Assistant Professor of Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation at The Department of Public Health
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We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic assistant professor with expertise in one or more areas of disaster risk management, global health, and climate change adaptation for a 4-year position with start date as January 1st 2024 or soonest thereafter.
The position will contribute to the themes of urban living and health, sustainability, disaster risk management, climate change adaptation and the politics of adaptation.
Information on the department can be found at: https://publichealth.ku.dk/
Our research
The position will be based at the Global Health Section and work in close collaboration with The Copenhagen Centre for Disaster Research (COPE). The research and expertise of the Global Health Section cover a range of global health challenges, including climate change and disasters, environmental and urban health, to name a few. Employing an interdisciplinary approach, we focus specifically on vulnerable population groups, including those residing in low- and middle-income societies. We place significant emphasis on capacity strengthening projects, encompassing educational-, institutional-, and research-based initiatives.
The section hosts two educational programs- a professional Master in Disaster Management and a Master of Science in Global Health. We are a highly interdisciplinary section and place great focus on collegiality, teamwork, diversity and support in our everyday activities.
Your job
The assistant professor will work with colleagues mainly on topics related to disasters, health, urban and sustainable living, and climate change adaptation. The assistant professor is expected to work independently developing their ideas within the specific topics and in a collaborative manner in ongoing projects and in the work of the section.
The assistant professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:
Profile
Six overall criteria apply for assistant 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. Information about each criterion is available here: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/criteria-for-recognising-merit.
Furthermore, we are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following skills and experience:
Essential experience and skills
Desirable experience and skills
Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Global health section, Department of Public Health, City Campus (CSS), University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment.
Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.
The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of four years. The start date is January 1st, 2024 as soon as possible after agreement.
Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 35,000 DKK/approx. 4,700 EUR (October 2021 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.
Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.
The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.
Questions
For further information please contact Emmanuel Raju (Disaster research group leader) at [email protected] OR Head of Section Karin Linda Schiøler at [email protected]
Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).
Application procedure
Your application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:
Deadline for applications: 6 November 2023, 23.59pm CET
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.
The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed 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 http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/
The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
Interviews are expected to be held in week 47 .
The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.
Kilde: Jobnet.dk
The position will contribute to the themes of urban living and health, sustainability, disaster risk management, climate change adaptation and the politics of adaptation.
Information on the department can be found at: https://publichealth.ku.dk/
Our research
The position will be based at the Global Health Section and work in close collaboration with The Copenhagen Centre for Disaster Research (COPE). The research and expertise of the Global Health Section cover a range of global health challenges, including climate change and disasters, environmental and urban health, to name a few. Employing an interdisciplinary approach, we focus specifically on vulnerable population groups, including those residing in low- and middle-income societies. We place significant emphasis on capacity strengthening projects, encompassing educational-, institutional-, and research-based initiatives.
The section hosts two educational programs- a professional Master in Disaster Management and a Master of Science in Global Health. We are a highly interdisciplinary section and place great focus on collegiality, teamwork, diversity and support in our everyday activities.
Your job
The assistant professor will work with colleagues mainly on topics related to disasters, health, urban and sustainable living, and climate change adaptation. The assistant professor is expected to work independently developing their ideas within the specific topics and in a collaborative manner in ongoing projects and in the work of the section.
The assistant professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:
- research, including publication/academic dissemination duties
- research-based teaching and supervision on both educational programmes at the Global Health section and where relevant, other programmes and courses at the Department of Public Health.
- sharing knowledge with key stakeholders and society at large
- participation in formal pedagogical training programme for assistant professors at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Profile
Six overall criteria apply for assistant 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. Information about each criterion is available here: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/criteria-for-recognising-merit.
Furthermore, we are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following skills and experience:
Essential experience and skills
- You have a PhD in disaster studies, climate change adaptation within a social science field
- You are highly experienced in mixed method approaches and with research experience in Global South contexts
- You have experience with master level teaching and student supervision
- You have an active interest in urban health, disaster risk management, climate change adaptation
- You have pre- and postgraduate teaching experience within disaster studies and urban health issues
- Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams
- Excellent English skills written and spoken
Desirable experience and skills
- Experience of working with grant writing
- Experience of working in interdisciplinary teams and networks
- Interest in sustainability issues- urban climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, healthy living
Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Global health section, Department of Public Health, City Campus (CSS), University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment.
Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.
The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of four years. The start date is January 1st, 2024 as soon as possible after agreement.
Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 35,000 DKK/approx. 4,700 EUR (October 2021 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.
Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.
The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.
Questions
For further information please contact Emmanuel Raju (Disaster research group leader) at [email protected] OR Head of Section Karin Linda Schiøler at [email protected]
Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).
Application procedure
Your application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:
- Motivated letter of application (Max. one page)
- CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
- A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do
- List of publications
- Teaching portfolio (If applicable)
Deadline for applications: 6 November 2023, 23.59pm CET
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.
The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed 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 http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/
The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
Interviews are expected to be held in week 47 .
The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.
Kilde: Jobnet.dk
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Jobbet er oprettet på vores service den 26.10.2023, men kan have været deaktiveret og genaktiveret igen.
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