We are seeking a skilled and experienced veterinary pathologist for a part-time position at the National Food Institute. The position will be shared between two research groups: the Risk-Benefit (RB) group and the Molecular & Reproductive Toxicology (MRT) group, but employment primarily anchored in the RB-group. This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to both cutting-edge research and chemical risk assessment.
As a successful candidate, you will be involved in both risk assessment tasks and research projects carried out in both the RB and MRT groups, with a primary role in assessing histological slides and whole slide images for toxicopathological effects, but also interpretations of animal toxicity studies more broadly. This will include providing input for the running of future studies in the MRT group. You will fully integrate with personnel and focus groups across projects and provide an expert opinion on assessment, as well as evaluate assessments carried out by others, for instance in research papers and reports. In addition, you will be fully integrated with the research groups, participate in group activities, and contribute towards their daily running. An analytical mindset, strong organizational and communication skills, and willingness to work in dynamic teams are essential qualities.
The job
You will work in a multi-disciplinary team and will be responsible for data evaluation in relation to risk assessment of novel foods. The work will involve:
Our expectations of you
The successful candidate will
What we offer in return
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC), the organization agreement for IT employees (Prosa) in the service of the state, or another relevant agreement.
The position is a part-time position, 20 hours a week. The starting date is 1 August 2025 (or according to mutual agreement). The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus.
Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 8 July 2025.
Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates.
Further information may be obtained from head of research groups Morten Poulsen morp@food.dtu.dk or Terje Svingen tesv@food.dtu.dk
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.
The Research Group for Risk-Benefit performs quantitative health impact assessment of foods and dietary patterns, develops new and improved methods of performing risk assessments and risk-benefit assessments.
The Research Group for Molecular & Reproductive Toxicology studies the impact of endocrine disruptors on development and health, with focus on endocrine-mediated effects on the reproductive system (male and female) and the developing brain. The group also provides chemical risk assessment advice to regulatory agencies.
DTU National Food Institute
DTU National Food Institute conducts research into and disseminates - through advice, innovation and teaching - sustainable and value-creating solutions in the area of food and health for the benefit of society. The vision is to make a difference by generating future prosperity through research into food and health. The institute works to prevent disease and promote health, develop new and better food products for a growing population and create sustainable technological solutions, including biosolutions. The institute’s tasks are carried out in interdisciplinary collaboration within e.g. nutrition, chemistry, toxicology, microbiology, epidemiology, modelling, and technology. This is achieved through a strong academic environment of international top class with correspondingly skilled researchers and employees. The Institute employs approximately 350 staff members.
Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.