Associate Professor in Functional Genomics and Single Cell Biology

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Southern Denmark invites applications for a tenured position as associate professor in the area of functional genomics and/or single cell biology. The application deadline is 1 July 2020, and the expected starting date is 1 October 2020 or soon thereafter.

The position is based in the Functional Genomics Metabolism Research Unit, a research section that currently hosts seven independent groups focusing on various aspects of functional genomics, metabolism and cellular differentiation and plasticity. The section runs an in-house sequencing platform and applies a wide range of advanced sequencing-based technologies including single-cell sequencing and computational biology. Target systems include cell culture models, advanced mouse models and clinical biopsies. The section hosts Center for Functional Genomics and Tissue Plasticity (ATLAS) and Center for Adipocyte Signaling (ADIPOSIGN).

Other internationally renowned research directions in the department include Proteomics, Microbiology and Bioimaging, and the department hosts the Danish Molecular Biomedical Imaging Center (DaMBIC).

The successful candidate will be expected to:
• Establish and lead their research area in functional genomics and/or single-cell biology
• Conduct externally funded research of the highest international standard
• Publish research outcomes through international peer-reviewed publications
• Contribute to the teaching of existing courses and the development of new courses within the department (Bachelor, Master level)
• Supervise Bachelor, Master, PhD students and postdocs
• Be deeply involved in the coordination of our section and our joint research activities
• Contribute to departmental administrative affairs as defined by the head of department
• Contribute through public outreach and community engagement programmes, and help highlight the visibility of our section, department and university.

The successful candidate will be supported with:
• Access to a well-developed and shared research infrastructure
• Laboratory space, shared equipment, and access to modern core facilities, such as NGS, imaging and computational facilities
• An open, lively, supportive and stimulating research environment that facilitates critical academic discussions.

Qualifications:
We seek an ambitious and collaborative candidate with qualifications at the level of associate professor and an excellent track record of achievements. The research interests of the successful candidate should synergize with the activities in the research section as well as in the department.

Specifically, the ideal candidate has
• A track record in research and obtaining external funding commensurate with the associate professor rank
• Experience in international research
• Formal training in pedagogics at university level and documented pedagogical skills
• Experience in under- and post-graduate teaching and supervision
• Experience in research communication, outreach and dissemination to a wider public
• The ability to strengthen national and international collaboration within the research area
• Strong interpersonal skills.

For further information about the position, section and department, please contact:
Head of the Functional Genomics & Metabolism section, Professor Susanne Mandrup, [email protected] or
Head of the Department, Jakob Møller Jensen, [email protected].

Application, salary etc.
Appointment to the position will be in accordance with the salary agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.

Applications will be assessed by an expert committee. When the expert committee issues its assessment, the applicants will be sent the portion of the assessment pertaining to them personally. The assessment report will subsequently be forwarded to the head of department who will assemble an appointments committee. An interview may form part of the overall assessment of the applicants’ qualifications. Tests may also be used as part of the selection process.

The application must include:
• A curriculum vitae
• A full list of publications
• Copies of all publications on which the applicant wishes to be evaluated
• A brief survey of the applicant's most important research results and research plans for the next three years
• A teaching portfolio.

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link "Apply online". Attached files must be in Adobe PDF or Word format. Each box can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply before you apply.

Since not all members of the appointment committee are Danish-speaking, it is recommended that your application is submitted in English.

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

SDU is an international workplace and work proficiency in English is a requirement. Danish is not a requirement at the time of applying, but the successful candidate will be expected to learn Danish within the first few years in the position as some managerial, administrative and student-related tasks are conducted in Danish. The university offers language courses.

We encourage our international applicants to seek further information about entering and working in Denmark; the International Staff Office at SDU supports all incoming international staff members and accompanying families on questions regarding everything from housing and bank accounts to holidays and childcare.