Project manager with health education - DTU Food

DTU Food; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 540,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Food seeks a Project Manager with health education to coordinate editorial work and data management for AMR reports and research projects. The role includes budgeting, analysis, and cross-institution collaboration, with English and Danish language requirements.

Experience with Danish/European food safety data and research application writing is essential. The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus; starting date is 1 November 2026 or by agreement.

Qualifications

• Solid background in project management within the field of food safety surveillance.
• Experience with Danish and European food safety surveillance data.
• Fluency in English and Danish at a high level.
• Experience with research proposal writing.

Responsibilities

• Be the main responsible and a contributor to the editorial work on national and international reports and other research dissemination.
• Support and/or participate actively in research projects
• Lead administrative work in research projects
• Lead or support research application writing in the group’s fields.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Editorial work

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Two-year Master's degree (120 ECTS) or equivalent

Job description

Project manager with health education - DTU Food

Would you like to contribute to fight zoonoses and antimicrobial resistance in bacteria from animals and food in Denmark and internationally? We need a data manager in the team for the making of the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) report for EFSA and for administrative support in different research projects. The position includes data management, report writing, budgeting and project management tasks. The tasks are within the field of health and microbiology, data-management as well as the production of annual reports and research dissemination. Most of the work will be executed in cooperation with other members of the research group and, or cross-institutional with our international partners.

The job

You should enjoy a balance of project management, data analyses and editorial work. Previous work experience with Danish and European food safety surveillance data is a strong advantage. Deep insight and understanding of human and animal infections and the medical treatment of those is a prerequisite. Experience with research application writing is a requirement.

As Project Manager you will:

• Be the main responsible and a contributor to the editorial work on the national and international reports and other research dissemination
• Support and/or participate actively in research projects
• Lead administrative work in research projects
• Lead or support research application writing in the different fields of the group’s work

Our expectations of you

We are seeking a candidate who has a solid background in project management within the field of food safety surveillance with the focus on antimicrobial resistance in animals and humans and who enjoys working with data and people. Co-operation abilities and experience with international cross-sector research cooperation will be regarded as strong advantages. Hence, you are highly motivated, have a creative mind, is solution-oriented, and unafraid to ask questions. It is a requirement to speak and write English fluently and Danish on a high level - the latter because of the advisory work included in this position.

You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree within the relevant fields such as human medicine and veterinary science.

What we offer in return

We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international atmosphere with the focus on research, teaching, innovation and scientific advice for the benefit of the surrounding community. We place emphasis on a high level of professionalism among our staff, so skills development is an integral part of our organization. We offer great flexibility in the position. In the area of technical and natural sciences, DTU is one of the leading research and education institutions in Europe.

We can offer an inspiring workplace in the Research Group for Foodborne Pathogens and Epidemiology, and an active and welcoming environment at DTU National Food Institute.

Salary and appointment terms

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). In addition, supplements can be negotiated in accordance with DTU’s salary structure for academic staff employed in technical-administrative positions at DTU (AC TAP): https://www.inside.dtu.dk/en/human-resources/during-employment/salary/salary-structures

The position is a full-time position. Starting date is 1 November 2026 (or according to mutual agreement).

The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus.

Contact

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Senior Researcher Marianne Sandberg, [e-mail] , [phone].

The Research Group for Foodborne Pathogens and Epidemiology analyses and interprets data on antimicrobial- resistance and - consumption as well as foodborne pathogens. The group also conducts risk assessments and develop, epidemiological models, monitoring/intervention strategies, and decision-making tools: https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/research/foodborne-pathogens-and-epidemiology

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.

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 390 staff members.

DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829

DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.