Associate professor in Active Living Research
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The Research Unit of Active Living, Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, invites applications for a position as associate professor in Active Living research to be filled as soon as possible.
In particular, the candidate will be expected to initiate and conduct research and teaching and to supervise bachelor, master and Ph.D.-students.
We are looking for candidates with the ambition to establish themselves as leading scholars in their field of research. We are interested in candidates working with themes related to physical activity patterns among one or more population groups, sports participation, determinants of physical activity, sports and leisure facilities, settings-based physical activity, outdoor activities and active urban design.
The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary research unit team committed to the ambitions, obligations and values of the University of Southern Denmark, and to make substantial contributions to the further development of research, innovation and education on active living – understood as the combination of different forms of physical activity associated with behavior around school, home, work, transport and leisure, to promote a healthier lifestyle.
The current research lines on Active Living include, but are not limited to:
• Investigating the physical environment from an interdisciplinary perspective (sociological, political, psychological, epidemiological and cultural) to determine the fundamental elements underpinning engagement/non-engagement in active living
• Creating, refining and further developing theories and analytical models in an effort to get a more nuanced understanding of associations between settings, sport and leisure facilities and active living
• Development of methods for collecting data and generating knowledge about associations between settings and active living
• Generating practice-oriented knowledge on motivational activating spaces for play, sport, outdoor activities, transportation and physical activity
• Describing and mapping the role of voluntary work in sporting and policy issues.
• Sharing and disseminating knowledge and acting as a sounding board for ideas associated with the prevention of physical inactivity and the promotion of active lifestyles.
The ideal candidate will be expected to have
• A PhD degree within health or social sciences
• Research experience, related to the broad area of physical activity , documented by peer-reviewed publications
• A documented record of teaching and supervision experience relevant for the department’s portfolio of study programs.
• Proven competencies with competitive research grant funding
• Experience with establishing links with academic, research and/or industry partners.
• Competencies to engage in knowledge exchange activities and collaborations with and for the wider society
Further information can be obtained from the Head of the Research Unit, Thomas Skovgaard, telephone +45 2498 4064 , e-mail [email protected] or from the Head of the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, Jens Troelsen, telephone +45 6550 3493, e-mail [email protected] .
Salary and terms of employment
The successful applicant 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 electronically via the below-mentioned link “Apply online". Only online applications will be accepted and assessed. 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 include (as PDF- or docx-files):
Incomplete applications, which do not meet the above-mentioned requirements, will not be assessed.
Applications may be shortlisted.
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.
In particular, the candidate will be expected to initiate and conduct research and teaching and to supervise bachelor, master and Ph.D.-students.
We are looking for candidates with the ambition to establish themselves as leading scholars in their field of research. We are interested in candidates working with themes related to physical activity patterns among one or more population groups, sports participation, determinants of physical activity, sports and leisure facilities, settings-based physical activity, outdoor activities and active urban design.
The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary research unit team committed to the ambitions, obligations and values of the University of Southern Denmark, and to make substantial contributions to the further development of research, innovation and education on active living – understood as the combination of different forms of physical activity associated with behavior around school, home, work, transport and leisure, to promote a healthier lifestyle.
The current research lines on Active Living include, but are not limited to:
• Investigating the physical environment from an interdisciplinary perspective (sociological, political, psychological, epidemiological and cultural) to determine the fundamental elements underpinning engagement/non-engagement in active living
• Creating, refining and further developing theories and analytical models in an effort to get a more nuanced understanding of associations between settings, sport and leisure facilities and active living
• Development of methods for collecting data and generating knowledge about associations between settings and active living
• Generating practice-oriented knowledge on motivational activating spaces for play, sport, outdoor activities, transportation and physical activity
• Describing and mapping the role of voluntary work in sporting and policy issues.
• Sharing and disseminating knowledge and acting as a sounding board for ideas associated with the prevention of physical inactivity and the promotion of active lifestyles.
The ideal candidate will be expected to have
• A PhD degree within health or social sciences
• Research experience, related to the broad area of physical activity , documented by peer-reviewed publications
• A documented record of teaching and supervision experience relevant for the department’s portfolio of study programs.
• Proven competencies with competitive research grant funding
• Experience with establishing links with academic, research and/or industry partners.
• Competencies to engage in knowledge exchange activities and collaborations with and for the wider society
Further information can be obtained from the Head of the Research Unit, Thomas Skovgaard, telephone +45 2498 4064 , e-mail [email protected] or from the Head of the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, Jens Troelsen, telephone +45 6550 3493, e-mail [email protected] .
Salary and terms of employment
The successful applicant 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 electronically via the below-mentioned link “Apply online". Only online applications will be accepted and assessed. 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 include (as PDF- or docx-files):
- A cover letter
- A CV
- Certificates inclusive of PhD diploma or equivalent
- A teaching portfolio
- A research plan
- A track record of research funding
- A complete and numbered list of peer-reviewed publications
- The six peer-reviewed publications considered by the candidate to be most important for this position. Please notice that one PDF- of docx-file must be attached for each publication.
Incomplete applications, which do not meet the above-mentioned requirements, will not be assessed.
Applications may be shortlisted.
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.
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Denne ledige stilling har jobtypen "Forsker", og befinder sig i kategorien "Sundhed og forskning".
Arbejdsstedet er beliggende i Odense M.
Jobbet er oprettet på vores service den 14.7.2021, men kan have været deaktiveret og genaktiveret igen.
Dagligt opdateret: Dette job opdateres dagligt ud fra jobudbyderens hjemmeside via vores søgemaskineteknologi og er aktivt lige nu.
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- Odense M
- Søndag den 05. september 2021
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