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PhD scholarship in advancing food inspection with AI and new digital technologies - DTU Food
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Would you like to contribute to advance the food inspection with AI? DTU National Food Institute is seeking a PhD candidate who will work on an ambitious research project to achieve modernization of monitoring and control of food producing animals and food. The work will include collection of data in the field, use of register data application of AI models including validation data management, and statistical analyses. The candidate will also be expected to contribute to development tasks related to the modernization of including automatization of the National and European reporting of zoonotic and antimicrobial resistant agents together with a team of colleagues.
Responsibilities and qualifications
We are seeking a PhD student with a background in engineering within food science or veterinary education and have skills in large language modelling to be used in Generative/Agent AI modelling. The projects include cooperation with European partners, and case projects related to animal health and welfare. You might also take part in the development of the National and European reporting of zoonoses.
You will plan the studies together with team colleagues. Moreover, you will conduct the analysis and disseminate the results to various stakeholders. You should enjoy a balance of practical work in the field, data analysis and writing up the results. You are highly motivated, solution-oriented, and unafraid to ask questions. Previous work experience with National food surveillance data is an advantage. It is a requirement to speak and write English fluently. It is an advantage to speak and write Danish fluently since contact with the industry in the projects is necessary in the project.
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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 field such as food engineering, food science, veterinarian science, epidemiology, biotechnology, biology, or similar.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education.
We offer
We can offer an inspiring workplace in the Research Group for Foodborne Pathogens and Epidemiology, and an active and welcoming student environment at DTU National Food Institute.
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. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.
Starting date is 1 October 2026 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.
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Further information
Further information may be obtained from Senior Researcher and Head of Research Group, Marianne Sandberg on marsan@food.dtu.dk and Michal Majewski (micmaj@food.dtu.dk)
You can read more about DTU National Food Institute at www.food.dtu.dk/english
If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.
Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 2 June 2026 (23:59 Danish time).
Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
You may apply prior to obtaining your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.
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.
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 380 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.
