Clinical Professor in Clinical Microbiology (combined position)

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A combined position as clinical professor (50%) and as consultant (50%) is vacant at the Department of Regional Health Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and at the Clinical Microbiology Unit, Clinical Diagnostic Department, Hospital of South West Jutland (SVS) respectively.

The position is for a 5-year period with possibility of extension.

The academic position

The clinical professor will be appointed at the Department of Regional Health Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, SDU. The position will be within clinical microbiology, and focus areas could include, yet are not limited to, molecular diagnosis and subtyping of bacterial pathogens (including the use of whole-genome sequencing), prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections, and the epidemiology and spread of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens. Trans-sectional research and collaboration will be expected.

Areas of responsibility

The clinical professor will be responsible for the development and optimisation of novel diagnostic approaches in clinical microbiology, particularly the use of molecular diagnostics. Furthermore, the professor will be responsible for developing new strategies for collaboration with other key stakeholders in the areas of epidemiology, prevention, diagnosis, and management of infectious diseases. The position includes research management. Responsibility will be agreed upon in connection with a possible employment.

Additionally, the clinical professor will be expected to mentor post-docs, PhD-students, and undergraduate students, as well as maintain and develop national and international contacts and secure funding. Participation in assessment work is part of the position.

Moreover, profiling this research area in the public eye will be an important task. Additionally, the professor will be expected to participate in the teaching and instruction on the new master’s programme in Medicine in Esbjerg from the year 2022.

Research activity, network and collaboration

The clinical professor will be expected to increase research activity and to expand collaboration with other researchers at hospitals in the region of Southern Denmark, at SDU, the rest of Denmark and abroad.

The clinical position

The clinician will be appointed as consultant at the Clinical Microbiology Unit, Clinical Diagnostic Department, Hospital of South West Jutland (SVS). The consultant must fulfil the requirements and responsibilities of a consultant in a department of clinical microbiology giving pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic advice on the investigation, diagnosis and management of infection.

Qualifications

The successful applicant has a PhD or equivalent post-graduate research qualifications and must be qualified as a consultant in clinical microbiology. Additionally, the applicant must have substantial skills in both clinical aspects and research within the field of clinical microbiology.

The preferred candidate has demonstrated skills and scientific achievements within clinical microbiology, the ability to motivate and supervise and documents research management skills, good interpersonal skills and has visions of how to further strengthen the Research Unit of Clinical Microbiology. Danish is not required initially, however, should be mastered within the first two years of employment.

Employers

SDU and the Hospital of South West Jutland offer a modern, inclusive, international and interdisciplinary working environment with state- of-the-art facilities as well as a strong tradition of close collaboration between SDU and the hospitals in the region of Southern Denmark, including Hospital of South West Jutland.

The Hospital of South West Jutland has received acknowledgement of high-quality research and education and is part of University Hospital of Southern Denmark.

The Department of Regional Health Research supports research in relation to the person as a whole, the good life and the more common diseases, makes out a platform for scientists and educators and builds a bridge between the University of Southern Denmark, the Region of Southern Denmark, the Region of Zealand, the hospitals in the two regions and the patient. The department focuses on the continuity of patient care across sectors, hospitals and specialist fields

Gender equality, health, safety and emergency management are given high priority at SDU and Department of Regional Health Research.

Reference

The clinical professor will refer to the department management in matters concerning the clinical part of the job, and to the Head of the Department of Regional Health Research in matters regarding the professorship.

Contact information

Further information concerning the professorship can be obtained by e-mail to Coordinative Head of Research and IRS – Hospital South West Jutland Torben Knudsen ([email protected]/ +45 7918 3145) or to the Head of the Department of Regional Health Research, SDU, Rikke Leth-Larsen ([email protected]/ +45 3082 7801).

Further information concerning the position as consultant is available from the Head of the Clinical Diagnostic Department, Hospital of South West Jutland (SVS), Brian Faurskov ([email protected]).

Salary and terms of employment

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

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

Applicants selected for interview must expect to undergo a personality test which specifically targets work-related matters.

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 Ph.D.-diploma)
  • a complete and numbered list of publications
  • 10 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
  • track record in obtaining research funding
  • information on national and international research collaboration and collaborations with researchers in other disciplines and sectors
  • as to the post as consultant: information on the applicant’s own skills as concerns "the seven roles of the physician" inclusive of supporting evidence
  • 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.

References will be obtained for the applicant who is the first choice for the position – from the applicant’s most recent employer, and from previous employers as required.

Further particulars concerning the application – please see the link below.

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

Living and Working in Denmark

Foreign applicants will be offered Danish language training as part of the employment. International Staff Office(ISO)at SDU provides a variety of services for new employees, guests and people who consider applying for a job at SDU. Among other things, the staff answers questions concerning salary, taxation, housing and accompanying family. For further information on what it is like working at SDU, please read “10 good reasons why you should choose SDU”. Additional information about working in Denmark can be found at Work in Denmark.

Location: Esbjerg

Further details

Read the Guideline for applicants.


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