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:

• Organising 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), 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 organisational skills and an ability to work proactively, 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 English. Danish language skills are an advantage but not required. Additional languages are a plus.
• Experience in project management, event organisation, or administration is a plus but not essential.
• Familiarity with EU reporting requirements is an advantage, but 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.

We expect job start 1 February 2025

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 7 November 2024.

Application procedure
We expect to have the first round of interviews with relevant candidates 20 November 2024.
We expect to have the final round of interviews with relevant candidates 5 December 2024.

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.