Associate Professor of Implant Biology (Fixed-Term, 5 Years)Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen The University seeks to appoint an associate professor to the Department of Immunology and Microbiology to commence 1 July 2023 or as soon as possible herafter. The position is limited to 5 years and is a 20% position. The associate professor will be a part of the Bacterial Infection Biology (BIB) group at Costerton Biofilm Center and have close ties with the LEO Foundation Skin Immunology Research Center. The associate professor will be engaged in a project on capsular contracture and be responsible for organizing the collection of clinical samples from women with breast implants that will be analyzed with microbiological-, immunological- and histological methods. Furthermore, the associate professor will be engaged in conducting clinical research and pharmacological studies in the field of microbiology and plastic surgery.
Required qualifications Six overall criteria apply for associate 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: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/criteria-for-recognising-merit. Furthermore, each applicant must be able to document:
The associate professor is also required to possess good interpersonal and communicative skills. In addition to the formal requirements, the candidate should have experience within the following areas:
Terms of employment The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 5 years. The average weekly working hours are 7.4 hours per week. Salary and other terms and conditions of appointment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant professional organisations. For further information, please contact Professor Thomas Bjarnsholt tbjarnsholt@sund.ku.dk Foreign applicants may find this link useful: https://www.ism.ku.dk/ (International Staff Mobility). The application must be submitted in English and must include the following documents:
Application procedure After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointments Committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The Dean then appoints an expert assessment committee in order to make an assessment of the selected applicants for the specific post. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee and 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 https://jobportal.ku.dk/. Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career. ContactThomas Bjarnsholt
E-mail: tbjarnsholt@sund.ku.dk
InfoApplication deadline: 09-02-2023
Employment start: 01-07-2023
Working hours: Part-time
Department/Location: Institut for Immunologi og Mikrobiologi
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