The Danish Institute for Advanced Study (D-IAS) seeks an outstanding candidate to fill a position at Assistant Professor level in the field of Molecular Immunology.

The position is sponsored by the Department of Molecular Medicine (IMM) https://www.sdu.dk/en/om_sdu/institutter_centre/imm_molekylaer_medicin and starts April 1, 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter. The department resides at the University of Southern Denmark in Odense.

The appointment will be for four years with possibility of a subsequent two years of employment as Associate Professor.

We offer a uniquely ambitious research environment to this particular position, and, for the successful candidate, a position where options for tenure will be discussed during a third-year review. In addition, D-IAS offers the strongest possible support in applications for further external funding from prestigious national and European funding schemes, e.g., Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and the ERC starting grants.

The successful candidate must have an international profile and a strong record of research publications in relation to career, demonstrating a clear potential to excel in scientific research at a very high level.

We expect the applicants to actively engage in the development of the research unit as well as contribute positively to D-IAS as a whole.

D-IAS

D-IAS aims to inspire ground-breaking ideas through the meeting of minds across the sciences and humanities. The D-IAS engages leading academics through its visitor program, weekly lectures, and quarterly colloquia. There is a strong focus on talent development of young researchers who work on game-changing ideas. Eminent academics are appointed as chairs, and in that capacity form the backbone of the D-IAS as they catalyze activities within their field.

More information about D-IAS activities can be found on our website www.danish-ias.dk.

Molecular Immunology

The Department of Molecular Medicine (IMM), seeks candidates doing cutting-edge research within the molecular medicine under the theme ’Inflammation and disease’. The successful candidate will be expected to synergize with existing research activities in at least one of the tree main sections of the Department, which houses several relevant groups that can host the candidate. In addition to laboratory facilities, the candidate will have access to advanced core technologies in e.g. cell imaging, FACS, cell sorting, confocal microscopy, animal studies and surface plasmon resonance. Close collaboration with Odense University Hospital ensures excellent possibilities for translational research.

Information about the Department and contact details to professors leading relevant research groups can be seen here https://www.sdu.dk/en/om_sdu/institutter_centre/imm_molekylaer_medicin

For further information please contact Professor Søren Kragh Moestrup [email protected] or the Dean of The Faculty of Health Sciences, Ole Skøtt [email protected]

Application, salary, etc.

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Please check links for more information about salary and taxation: https://www.sdu.dk/en/om_sdu/international_staff/on+arrival/salary
https://www.sdu.dk/en/om_sdu/international_staff/on+arrival/taxation
Teaching obligations will be reduced, compared to a regular assistant professor position at SDU.

To qualify for the position as assistant professor you must have completed a PhD-degree by the application deadline.

An application must include:

A motivation letter
A detailed Curriculum Vitae
Certificates/Diplomas
Information on previous teaching experience, please attach as Teaching portfolio
A complete list of publications, indicating which publications are most relevant for the position
Up to 5 of the most relevant publications. Please attach one pdf-file for each publication.
For any publication with a co-author, a co-author statement must be submitted as part of the pdf-file
Three letters of recommendation from acknowledged international researchers which must be submitted directly by the references to Recruitment Coordinator Elisabeth Lohmann [email protected] mentioning your name and the title of the position in the subject line. And please note that these also need to reach us before deadline.
A Research and publication plan for the next three years

Please always include a copy of original diploma/certificates.

Application and all appendices must be in English. Only applications written in English will be accepted for evaluation.

To English speaking applicants: Please make sure to enter the electronic application form via the English website in order to receive further information in English.

We only accept files in pdf-format no more than 10 MB per file. In case you have more than one file per field you need to combine the pdf-files into a single file, as each field handles only one file. We do not accept zip-files, jpg or other image files. All pdf-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected.

Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. The committee may request additional information, and if so, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the necessary material.

If the application does not meet the requirements mentioned above, the Faculty of Health Sciences may reject your application without further notice.

Applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.

Shortlisting and tests may be used in the assessment process.

Applications should be sent electronically via the link “apply online”. The Faculty expects applicants to read the information “How to apply” before applying.

We recommend that as an international applicant you take the time to visit Work in Denmark https://www.workindenmark.dk/ where you will find information and facts about moving to, working and living in Denmark, as well as the International Staff Office at SDU https://www.sdu.dk/en/om_sdu/international_staff

D-IAS encourages all interested persons to apply, regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnic background.

Further details
 
Guideline for applicants https://www.sdu.dk/en/service/ledige_stillinger/soegjob
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