[xxxxx]/24-2K Professor in Human Integrative Physiology and Cardiometabolic Health

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Professor in Human Integrative Physiology and Cardiometabolic Health
Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports

Faculty of Science
University of Copenhagen

We are seeking a highly qualified researcher with a medical background, in the area of human integrative physiology and cardiometabolic health to join the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports at the University of Copenhagen. The position as Professor is half-time (50%) and permanent and intended to be coupled with a half-time position in a clinical environment.

The successful applicant must have a proven research track record in the area of human integrative physiology and cardiometabolic health. Additionally, the applicant must have a degree in medicine. The successful applicant has a strong interest in combining basic and clinical research and in understanding prevention of disease.

The position supports the mission of the Department of Nutrition, Exercise & Sports, which is to carry out research and research-based education at the highest international level. The research of the department is broad and includes basic physiology, human movement science, humanities related to exercise and sport, physical activity for health as well as diet and nutrition. The research and education activities of the department aim at promoting active, healthy, longer, and high-quality lives, as well as ensuring health promotion, disease prevention and treatment for the benefit of the individual and society.

The successful candidate has a strong research background and an excellent publication record in an area relevant to the position. Furthermore, the candidate has a strong knowledge of clinical research and clinical procedures. The candidate is expected to be a main driver in positioning the department as a continued world leading institution in the area of human integrative physiology with a clear aim to further develop interaction between academia and the clinic.

Applicants are required to have university level teaching experience, documented teaching competencies and must be able to explain and reflect upon own teaching practice and portfolio. Formal pedagogical training or supervision equivalent to the University of Copenhagen teacher training programme for assistant professors is required. Duties include driving own research, development of the research field, participation in teaching, assessment tasks, grant applications and research management including supervision and training of research fellows and other staff. An important duty is also to head the Department clinical committee and ensuring that the clinical procedures performed at the Department follow all necessary guidelines.

Assessment of applicants will consider their potential for excellence in research and for the ability to engage in and head the clinical environment at the department. The assessment will also consider the ability of the applicants to promote a solid clinical/academic connection including promotion of collaboration between the department and the clinic. Managerial and outreach qualifications of applicants including ability to attract external funding are also of importance.

Six overall criteria apply for 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 an overall assessment of the candidates. Furthermore, each candidate must be assessed according to the specific requirements stated in the job advertisement.
Please read more at https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/dokumenter-til-meritering/5c_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-professors.pdf .

The professor will be affiliated with the section that best matches the applicants research profile thematically. Existing sections at the department can be seen here: https://nexs.ku.dk/english/research/

Further information about the Department can be found at Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)

Potential applicants are encouraged to seek further information by contacting Head of Department, Professor Nikolai B. Nordsborg ([email protected]; +45 28751612).

The position is open from 1 May 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

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

Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, including all attachments, must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include:

  • Curriculum vitae including information about external funding
  • Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
  • Research plan – description of current and future research plans
  • Teaching portfolio (description and documentation of teaching experience and qualifications according to university guidelines)
  • Complete publication list
  • Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers


The deadline for applications is 6 November 2024, 23:59 GMT +1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews/trial lectures will be held on 24 March 2025.

Please refer to the following number in any communication regarding this position:211-0294/24-2K

Kilde: Jobnet.dk


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Jobbet er oprettet på vores service den 11.10.2024, men kan have været deaktiveret og genaktiveret igen.

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  • Onsdag den 06. november 2024

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