Professor in Thrombosis (combined position)

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A position as Professor in Thrombosis (50 % time) combined with clinical/ administrative work (50 % time) is vacant at the Department of Regional Health Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and at the Thrombosis Research Unit, Section of Clinical Biochemistry, Clinical Diagnostic Department, Hospital of South West Jutland, respectively.

The position is open to health professionals with special interest and documented experience in the field of thrombosis and thrombosis-related illnesses.

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

The Thrombosis Research Unit

The unit’s research is primarily about understanding the underlying mechanisms which affect the development of thrombosis and thrombosis-related illnesses. A better understanding will contribute to the development of better prevention, diagnostics, monitoring, prognostics, and treatment of patients.

The research builds on a close collaboration with other departments and specialties at the hospital for instance gastroenterology, cardiology, endocrinology and gynecology and obstetrics. Additionally, the unit collaborates with national as well as international researchers.

The professorship

The professor will be responsible for developing research on the thromboinflammatory component in health and diseases with particular emphasis on obesity. The research area could include - yet is not limited to - the role of haemostatic protein modifications and genetic variations, and how these protein variants are affected by pharmacologic and environmental interventions. The position will combine laboratory work at the Thrombosis Research Unit with clinical studies at other departments at the Hospital of South West Jutland.

The professor will be responsible for establishing a close scientific collaboration with the newly initiated South Danish Obesity Initiative at the Hospital of South West Jutland. The professor will be responsible for the development of new strategies for collaboration with other key stakeholders in this research area. The position will include research management at The Thrombosis Research Unit.

Additionally, the professor will be expected to teach and mentor postdocs, PhD students, and undergraduate students, as well as to 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. The new professor must participate in academic groups presently working on the new master’s programme in Medicine at the Hospital of South West Jutland. From the year 2022, the professor will be expected to participate in the teaching, instruction, and module coordination on the Master in Medicine in Esbjerg.

Research activity, network and collaboration

The professor will be expected to increase research activity at the Thrombosis Research Unit and to expand collaboration with other researchers at the hospitals in the Region of Southern Denmark, at the University of Southern Denmark, in the rest of Denmark, and abroad.

The clinical/ administrative part of the position

The content of the clinical/ administrative part of the job will vary depending on the applicant’s professional background, experience, and qualifications. Both clinical and research duties must have a strong and inherent connection and must be discussed and established with the hospital management. Depending on clinical qualifications and experience the clinical/ administrative duties may include diagnosing thrombosis patients and carrying out related analyses.

Qualifications

The successful applicant has a degree in science or medicine and has a PhD or equivalent post-graduate research qualification. Additionally, the applicant must have skills in both administrative educational aspects and in thrombosis research related to haemostatic biomarkers and obesity. The preferred candidate has demonstrated skills and scientific achievements within this area, is able to motivate and supervise, has proven research management skills, good collaboration abilities, and visions of how to further strengthen the Thrombosis Research Unit. Danish is not required initially, but must be mastered at proficiency level C1, at the Common European Framework of References for Languages within the first 2 years of employment.

Employers

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 Hospital is located in Esbjerg and Grindsted, respectively. The hospital treats patients in almost all specialties, both medically and surgically. For more information, please see Key Figures, Strategic Plan, and Research Strategy.

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.

Reference

The professor will refer to the Head of the Clinical Diagnostic Department at the Hospital of South West Jutland in matters concerning the clinical/ administrative part of the position and to the Head of the Department of Regional Health Research via the Coordinative Head of Research at the Hospital of South West Jutland in matters regarding the professorship.

Contact information

Further information concerning the professorship can be obtained by email to the Coordinating Head of Research at IRS-Hospital of South West Jutland, Torben Knudsen email: [email protected]/ +45 2162 7219, or to the Head of the Department of Regional Health Research, SDU, Rikke Leth-Larsen email: [email protected]/ +45 3082 7801.

Salary and terms of employment

The successful applicant for the 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.

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 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
  • a track record in obtaining research funding
  • a record of national and international research collaboration and collaborations with researchers in other disciplines and sectors
  • 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.

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.

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

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

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

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. 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. 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

Hospital of South West Jutland, Esbjerg

Further details

Read the Guideline for applicants.


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Jobbet er oprettet på vores service den 28.9.2021, men kan have været deaktiveret og genaktiveret igen.

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