Assistant Professor in Translational inflammation and fibrosis research

The Unit of Cancer and Inflammation Research, Department of Molecular Medicine, invites applications for a full-time assistant professor position in translational inflammation and fibrosis research.

We seek individuals who have research expertise that complement existing focus areas of the department. Major research areas include the characterization of new signaling pathways and development of novel biological therapies reducing aberrant inflammation, angiogenesis and fibrosis.

Research profile and tasks

The main task of the candidate will be to establish lines of research that strengthen translational and integrative approaches at the molecular and mechanistic levels, bridging clinical findings with biochemical understanding and animal disease models. Close collaborations are expected within the department, and with the nearby Odense University Hospital (OUH).

OUH is the main hospital in the region (population of 1.2 million) responsible for diagnoses and treatments within all specialties. Establishment of strong international collaborations of benefit to the unit as well as the department is expected as well.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a M.Sc. in biology, pharmacology or biomedicine or related sciences or equivalent M.D. In addition, successful candidate must hold a PhD degree and must have proven postdoctoral training. Formal pedagogical training “adjunktpædagogikum” or equivalent should be obtained during the first year of the employment if not already completed. The successful candidate must have demonstrated significant research experience through publications. Special consideration will be given to candidates that demonstrate a strong background in any of the above themes by publications in respected peer-review scientific journals.

Teaching commitments

The successful applicant will be asked to teach a relevant curriculum to medical, BSc and MSc students at courses provided by the Faculty of Health Sciences. The candidate will be expected to participate in mentoring graduate and PhD students pursuing their Master’s degree and PhD.

Further information can be obtained by e-mail to the Head of Department of Molecular Medicine, professor Uffe Holmskov at [email protected] and to the Head of Research at Unit of Cancer and Inflammation Research, associate professor Jonas Heilskov Graversen, [email protected]

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

Applications – including the required attachments – must be sent via the below-mentioned link “Apply online". Only online applications will be accepted. Attached files must be Adobe PDF or Word format. Each field in the application form can contain up to max. 10 Mb.

Only applications written in English will be accepted for evaluation.

The application must contain (as pdf.- or docx.-files):

• a motivation letter
• a detailed CV
• degree certificates (inclusive of Ph.D.-diploma)
• a complete and numbered list of publications
• 3 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the applicant to be most important for this position. Please notice that one pdf.- or docx.-file must be attached for each publication.
• a teaching portfolio detailing the candidate’s prior teaching experience, teaching skills, and teaching philosophy
• a research plan detailing the candidate’s ideas and plans for her/his future research work.

Incomplete applications with regard to the above-mentioned requirements will not be assessed.

Applications may be shortlisted.

Danish is not required initially however, must be mastered within the first two years of employment. In cooperation with the language centre “Lærdansk”, SDU offers specialised language courses.

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Further details:

Read the guideline for applicants