Professor in Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Research Methodology and Head of Cochrane Denmark and Centre for Ev...

The Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, invites applications for a position as clinical professor or professor in evidence-based medicine and clinical research methodology and as head of Cochrane Denmark and the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine Odense to be filled from January 1, 2021 (or as soon as possible hereafter) and for five years with possibility of extension.

If the applicant applies for a clinical professorship, the position will be combined with a position as consultant at Odense University Hospital (OUH).

The Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine Odense conducts research in evidence-based medicine, offers a research methods consultancy service for clinical and other researchers at SDU and OUH, and provides teaching to medical students (and others) in evidence-based medicine. Cochrane Denmark (until December 31, 2020 known as the Nordic Cochrane Centre) serves as a national and international centre for Cochrane activities and promotion, provides training for researchers conducting Cochrane Reviews, and conducts research relevant to Cochrane reviews. As of January 1, 2021, the two centres will be closely affiliated with joint leadership at University of Southern Denmark, Odense.

Organizational set-up

Cochrane Denmark (CD) and the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine Odense (CEBMO) will function administratively as a single Research Unit (CD/CEBMO) within the Department of Clinical Research, SDU.

The Head of CD/CEBMO will be expected to function both as head of research and of administration and will refer to the Head of the Department of Clinical Research, SDU.

In matters relating to Cochrane, the Head of CD/CEBMO will operate in accordance with a collaboration agreement with Cochrane and report to Cochrane’s Chief Executive Officer.

As Head of Cochrane Denmark, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Provide leadership and vision for the Centre and for Cochrane activities in Denmark;
• Ensure the fulfillment of the core functions of centres, as specified by Cochrane;
• Support other Cochrane Groups and their activities in Denmark;
• Play a role in influencing the wider work of Cochrane globally.

The intention is to integrate the two centres substantially, and the appointed Head will be expected to formulate a strategy for this process.

A joint Advisory board will be established to serve CD/CEBMO and to advise on the scientific and Cochrane activities.

Research

The professor will be expected to participate in the further scientific and teaching development of the fields both nationally and internationally - in other words:

· To expand the contribution of research in evidence-based medicine and clinical research methodology
· To establish and operate a service function with supervision of master students, PhD students and senior researchers in relation to systematic reviews (e.g. Cochrane Reviews) and meta-analyses.
· To contribute to undergraduate teaching in evidence-based medicine.
· To contribute to PhD courses in, for example, systematic reviews and meta-analysis.
· To contribute to the dissemination of research, evidence-based medicine and clinical research methodology.

Expectations of qualifications

The candidate must have extensive experience or knowledge of the aims, organization and activities of Cochrane and evidence-based medicine and considerable experience in the conduct of Cochrane Reviews or equivalent systematic reviews.

The candidate must have proven leadership skills and the ability to enhance and maintain a centre that facilitates the generation and dissemination of research findings, e.g. in the form of Cochrane Reviews. S/he must have an understanding of the processes, potentials, and facilitators of evidence-based medicine, and a vision for the synergies between Cochrane and evidence-based medicine. It will clearly be an advantage to have documented experience as Head of Research, head of large research projects, or similar leadership positions.

Further, the successful candidate will be expected to have:

· a doctoral degree in a relevant research area for the professorship
· research experience documented by international peer-reviewed journal articles within the fields of research
· a documented record of leadership, teaching experience and teaching skills
· a documented record as supervisor for pregraduat students and phd-students
· a documented record of achieved external funding within the last 5 years
· a clear, ambitious and realistic research plan
· a strategy for the management process of the integration for the two centres

Further information

Further information can be obtained from the Head of the Department of Clinical Research, professor Kirsten Ohm Kyvik, email [email protected].

The successful applicant for the 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.

Application

Applications – including the required attachments – must be sent via the 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 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
• as to the post as consultant: information on the applicant’s own skills as concerns "the seven roles of the physician" inclusive of supporting evidence.
• 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. References will be obtained 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 work related matters.

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

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

Further details

Read the Guideline for applicants