The research unit of Active Living, Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, invites applications for a position as assistant professor to be filled as soon as possible and until 30 September 2026.

Working hours may vary in the range of 85% to 100% during the period of employment depending on financing. The position includes research, teaching and supervision as well as research dissemination.

The position

The candidate will be working with themes related to interventions- and implementation science and will be part of Active Living - a multidisciplinary research unit team committed to the ambitions, obligations and values of the University of Southern Denmark.

Based on health and social science approaches, the research unit generate and disseminate knowledge about the conditions for and significance of lifelong physical activity and movement. Among other things, the position involves research related to physical activity in school and daycare and close collaboration with University Colleges via Centre for Primary and Lower Secondary Education Research, SDU and Research and Implementation Centre for Human Movement and Learning.

Besides developing an independent research profile, aligned with the research unit’s and the department’s strategies, the candidate will take an active part in research projects and engage in applications for external funding, often in collaboration with other research partners, research units and/or departments.

The candidate will be engaged in teaching and supervision activities related to the bachelor and master programmes offered at the Faculty of Health Sciences , develop and manage courses and supervise students.

Finally, the candidate will be expected to disseminate research-based knowledge internationally and nationally to relevant stakeholders.

For information on assistant professor positions at the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics in general, please click.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who have:

• A PhD degree within health sciences
• Research experience related to the broad area of active living, documented by solid research outputs in peer-reviewed publications
• Documented record of teaching and supervision experience at various levels relevant for the department’s portfolio of study programmes
• A solid track-record on participating in research projects and groups
• Competencies in relation to knowledge exchange activities and collaborations with and for the wider society
• Motivation for study programme and/or course development and coordination

About us

The mission of the Active Living research unit is to create better opportunities for physical activity for all through research and development.

The Department of Sports Science and Clinial Biomechanics adheres to SDU’s strategy and values, see https://www.SDU.dk/en/om_SDU/SDUs_profil/strategi. We are recognized for our interdisciplinary research. The scientific, technical and administrative staff support this through active participation in the department’s professional and social life. We prefer candidates with the ambition to make mutual working relationships thrive.

Further information and contact

Non-Danish-speaking applicants will be offered free language classes in the Danish Language.

For further information, please contact professor Thomas Skovgaard, Head of Research Unit, telephone +45 24984064, e-mail [email protected] or professor Jens Troelsen, Head of Department, telephone +45 6550 3493, email [email protected].

Employment

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

Application

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

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 Word/docx- files):

• a motivation letter
• a detailed CV
• degree certificates (inclusive of PhD diploma)
• a complete and numbered list of publications
• 3 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the candidate as 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 will not be assessed.

Applications may be shortlisted.

Living and Working in Denmark

Foreign applicants will be offered Danish language training as part of the employment.

The International Staff Office (ISO) at SDU provides a variety of services for new employees, guests and people who consider applying for a job at University of Southern Denmark. Among other things, the staff answers questions concerning salary, taxation, housing and accompanying family.

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

Further details

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Location

Odense, Denmark