The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) in Odense invites applications for a permanent position as associate professor in Organic Chemistry. Application deadline: 15 March 2021.

The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy is one of four departments at the Faculty of Science, SDU and is located in Odense. The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy is a department focused on basic research. We are happy to move beyond traditional disciplines and work to develop new technologies and sciences across physics, chemistry, pharmacy, mathematics, computer science and biology. The department’s research thus contributes to new knowledge and solutions with applications in the areas of climate, environment, energy and health.

The department has a strong chemistry programme with leading international researchers within Nucleic Acid Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Biological Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Green Chemistry and Computational Chemistry. In addition to the chemical research programme, the department has a strong research profile within Pharmaceutical Technology.

The department intends to strengthen its profile in the field of Organic Chemistry and, at the same time, its contribution to a sustainable development. We therefore seek a researcher that can establish a competitive international research group in this area and at the same time establish a collaboration with existing research groups at the department.

The associate professor in the field of Organic Chemistry will be placed in the Section for Chemistry and Pharmacy and will work in a highly collaborative atmosphere with theorists and experimental scientists.

The successful candidate must have a strong background within Organic Chemistry, preferably related to sustainability for instance green chemistry or organic solar cells.

Requirements and Expectations

Research: The successful candidate is expected to have a relevant MSc and PhD degree in Organic Chemistry and must have a strong and independent research profile as documented by an excellent track record of peer-reviewed publications and a proven ability to attract substantial external funding. Potential collaborative possibilities with chemists and/or pharmacists within the department will be an advantage, as well as experience with international collaborations and collaborations with industry.

Teaching: The successful candidate should have a strong teaching record. This includes experience with teaching courses within a chemistry curriculum at bachelor and master level as well as experience with project supervision (from bachelor to PhD level). Documented experience related to development of new courses using modern teaching methods, e-learning, flipped classrooms and online learning methods will be an advantage.

Teaching at the department includes first year teaching held in Danish, and the successful applicant is expected to be involved in first year teaching. However, teaching in English is accepted from the start of employment, and the successful applicant is expected to learn basic Danish within five years. The university offers language courses.

Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy

The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy is an international department with approximately 160 employees of which 37 have permanent research positions. To support experimental work the department has both a mechanical and electronics workshop. The department hosts four educational programmes in physics, chemistry, pharmacy and medicinal chemistry with approximately 500 students enrolled. The research at the department is internationally competitive and attracts substantial funding from external foundations and stakeholders in Denmark, EU and overseas.

For further information please contact Deputy Head of Department, Jacob Kongsted at [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 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.

An interview may be included as a part of the overall assessment of the applicant’s qualifications.

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.

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