Two Assistant Professors of Veterinary Anatomy and Pathology

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København, Denmark Københavns Universitet (KU) Full time

We are looking for two highly motivated and dynamic assistant professors to the research group of Veterinary Anatomy and Pathology, Section of Pathobiology, Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences to commence 1 January 2025 or after agreement.

Information on the Department can be found at:

Job description
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic scientists with relevant teaching competencies within veterinary anatomy and/or veterinary pathology.

The research activities in the research group focus on the development of models for human and veterinary diseases in mammals together with the development of new diagnostic methods. This includes animal infectious diseases and welfare-related lesions as well as laboratory-related aspects. The candidates are expected to attract external national or international research funding and establish their own independent research portfolio.

The positions are linked to the veterinary education and include primarily teaching in courses related to veterinary anatomy and partly pathology including supervision of students. The candidates need to be able to contribute and further develop teaching within especially veterinary anatomy and pathology.

The assistant professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:

  • Research, including publication/academic dissemination
  • Research-based teaching, including associated examination
  • Sharing knowledge with society
  • Participation in formal pedagogical training program for assistant professors

Profile
Six overall criteria apply for assistant professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding, and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Find information about each criterion here: .

Furthermore, we are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following skills and experience:

The successful applicants for the position as assistant professors should be able to document:

  • A PhD degree or similar qualifications within veterinary science
  • Research experience within the field of the position: The assistant professor must have an academic standing showing internationally competitive research, and/or have internationally recognized high potential to make a future impact. Research can be within relevant fields of veterinary sciences.
  • Authorization to work as a veterinary surgeon in the European Union.

The assistant professors are also required to possess good interpersonal and communicative skills.

Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Section of Pathobiology, Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and infrastructure.

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week. The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of four years. The start date is 1 January 2025 or after agreement.

Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 36,400 DKK/approx. 4,880 EUR (October 2023 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1% to your pension fund.

Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.

Questions
For further information, please contact Head of Section Kirstine Calløe-mail: or Research Group Leader, Professor Henrik Elvang Jensen, e-mail: .

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: (International Staff Mobility).

Application procedure
Your application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

  • Application, including information about external funding (Maximum 2 pages)
  • Curriculum vitae, including information about external funding
  • Diplomas (veterinary authorization, Master’s, PhD, and other relevant certificates)
  • A complete list of publications
  • Research plan (3‐5 pages)
  • Uploads of maximum 5 publications to be considered in the assessment
  • Teaching plan
  • Teaching portfolio (Guidelines: )

Deadline for applications: Sunday 15 September 2024 , 23.59pm CET
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed, each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You can read about the recruitment process at .

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

Interviews are expected to be held in ultimo October/November.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.

Contact
Henrik Elvang Jensen
E-mail:

Info
Application deadline: 15-09-2024

Start date: 01-01-2025

Working hours: Full-time

Department/Location: Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

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