The Department of Agroecology at Aarhus University is looking for a motivated and structured Project Manager to join our dynamic team for a 2-year period. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support key research projects within agroecology, collaborating with a range of national and international partners. If you are service-minded, organised, and can navigate the complexities of research partnerships, we encourage you to apply!


Responsibilities

As Project Manager, you will play a central role in ensuring the smooth operation of our strategic research projects. Your key tasks will include:

• Organizing project meetings, workshops, and events to facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange, including follow-up actions.
• Managing partnerships with national and international stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and coordination.
• Handling reporting requirements to funders such as the European Union (EU) and private foundations, ensuring all deadlines and standards are met.
• Overseeing project deliveries and resource allocation, ensuring efficient use of resources and value for money. Setting up processes for quality assurance and governance to monitor project progress.
• Supporting the Principal Investigator and research team with other administrative tasks and coordination.

Qualifications

We welcome applications from both experienced candidates and recent graduates. No prior experience is required, but the following skills and attributes are desirable:

• Strong organizational skills and an ability to work methodically and efficiently
• Service-oriented mindset, with the ability to provide support and manage relationships in a professional manner
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in Danish and English
• Experience in project management, event organisation, and administration
• Familiarity with EU or other reporting requirements would be nice, otherwise training will be provided.

What we offer

• A supportive and collaborative work environment in a leading research institution.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Exposure to high-impact research projects that contribute to sustainable agriculture and environmental solutions.
• Flexible working conditions.

Who we are

At the Department of Agroecology, our main goal is to contribute to sustainable solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems within the areas of soil, plants, animals, humans, and the environment. We want to make a difference by contributing to both fundamental knowledge generation and the attainment of sustainable production systems via innovative research, contracted policy advice, and education.
We believe in encouraging inclusion, acceptance, and understanding by employing staff who bring unique perspectives to our department.


Special benefits when working in Denmark

• Subsidized preschool childcare and a free education system from primary school up to university level.
• Universal health insurance as a resident of Denmark, including family members officially residing in Denmark.
• Five weeks paid holiday per year.
• In connection with childbirth: the right to have a total of 52 weeks shared maternal/paternal leave with full or partial salary pay.

Place of Work

The place of work is Campus Viborg, Blichers Allé 20, 8830 Tjele, Aarhus University, Denmark. The affiliation will be with the Department of Agroecology and you would be anchored in the Secretariat and have Project Manager colleagues.

We expect job start April 1, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.


Contact information 

More information can be obtained from Head of Secretariat, Ida Thoft Jensen, Department of Agroecology, Aarhus University at itj@agro.au.dk or phone +4523440212. 


Deadline 

All applications must be received no later than February 11, 2026. 
 

Application procedure

• We expect to have the first round of interviews with relevant candidates February 17, 2026  
• We expect to have the final round of interviews with relevant candidates February 20, 2026 

Formalities and salary range

Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

Aarhus University

Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/