Assistant Professor

A position as non-tenured Assistant Professor in Pharmaceutics is available from 1 March 2026 until 28 February 2029 at the Department of Physics Chemistry and Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, SDU.

A candidate with experience within pharmaceutical sciences with special emphasis on drug formulation for parenteral formulations is prioritized and in particular suspensions for long acting injectables. It is furthermore expected that the successful candidate has a genuine interest in and experience with interdisciplinary research and is bridge-building between the relevant scientific disciplines at the department.

Tasks

• Establish highly impactful independent research in the field of pharmaceutics.
• Obtain external funding for independent research and collaborative research programs.
• Mentor undergraduate, graduate, and research students.
• Bridge-build between the various disciplines within the interdisciplinary Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy.
• Initiate and participate in public, media, and local school outreach activities.
• Teach in educational programs at the department, mainly within the pharmacy education.
• Participate in the daily operation, administration and further development of the department's strategy and education programs.

Skills

An MSc in Pharmacy or equivalent and a PhD degree in a pharmaceutically relevant field are required for the position. It is expected that the successful candidate will bridge-build between the relevant scientific disciplines of interdisciplinary nature at the department and beyond. For non-Danish speaking applicants, it is sought that teaching in Danish will be possible after two years of appointment. 

Read more about our current research areas within Pharmacy: 

• Drug transport and delivery:
• Drug transporters:

The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy

The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy offers a broad range of collaboration opportunities within research, funding applications and teaching, which are all essential tasks in the offered fellowship and provides a highly collaborative atmosphere with theorists and experimental scientists.

Read more about the

Contact: René Holm,

Application, salary etc.

Appointment to the position will be in accordance with the salary agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Please check links for more information on salary (only available in Danish) and  taxation.

Applications will be assessed by an expert committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.

The application must include the following:

• A curriculum vitae
• A full list of publications
• Copy of PhD diploma
• Copies of all publications on which the applicant wishes to be evaluated
• A brief survey of the applicant's most important research results and research plans for the next three years

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.

Please note that applicants are expected to have completed their PhD.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link "Apply now". Attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply for a position at SDU before you apply.

Since not all members of the appointment committee are Danish-speaking, it is recommended that your application is submitted in English.

Further information  for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.