164414 Tenure Track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of Copenhagen

The Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen seeks to appoint a tenure track assistant professor or associate professor to commence 1 February 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Department of Biomedical Sciences focuses on basic and translational biomedicine, and integration of these topics. Our staff includes graduates in medicine and natural sciences, with interests spanning physiology, biochemistry, anatomy, pharmacology, and clinical medicine. We deliver high-quality, research-based and clinically relevant undergraduate teaching in biomedicine courses, and supervise postgraduate students enrolled in the Graduate School. The Department is supported by a skilled team of laboratory technicians and administrative staff.

Information on the research themes and teaching activities of the Department can be found on the Department’s website.

A key selection criterion for the position is documented original scientific work at a high international level within one of the Department's research themes. Applicants for the associate professor position must also be able to document relevant teaching competences and experience. We welcome applications both from candidates with a medical degree and candidates with a biomedical background. 

Responsibilities

The responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• Research within the Department's research themes, including publication/academic dissemination and securing external funding.
• Research-based and student activating teaching within the Department’s portfolio of courses – see our website.
• Share knowledge with the rest of society, including participation in the public debate.

In addition, tenure track assistant professors will have to:

• Participate in formal pedagogical training program for assistant professors.

• Participate in annual evaluations and a mid-track appraisal. After no more than six years of employment and on condition of a positive final appraisal, the tenure track assistant professor will be promoted to associate professor. Read more about tenure track at the University of Copenhagen.

The associate professor’s additional responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• Research leadership, including guidance and supervision of researchers.
• Academic assessments.

Required qualifications

Six overall criteria apply for assistant and associate professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organizational contribution, external funding and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Find information about each criterion - click here

All applicants should possess good interpersonal and communication skills, including proficiency in English.

Requirements for tenure track assistant professor positions:

• A PhD degree or equivalent qualification
• An academic standing showing internationally great research, and/or have internationally recognized high potential to make a future impact
• A history of high-quality research, including publications and academic dissemination, within a field relevant to the Department’s research themes
• Experience with having secured external funding for research
• Experience with sharing knowledge with wider society
• Teaching qualifications and experience in research-based teaching are not essential, but will be viewed positively

Requirements for associate professor positions:

• A PhD degree or equivalent qualification
• Research qualifications at a level typically achieved by satisfactory completion of a period of employment as an assistant professor/postdoc but may also be obtained in other ways (please see link above)
• An extensive track record of high-quality research, including publications and academic dissemination, within a field relevant to the Department's research themes.
• Teaching qualifications and documented pedagogical competences
• Research-based teaching experience, including responsibility for examinations
• Experience in research leadership, including supervision of research staff, and successful completion of PhD supervision as primary supervisor
• A proven record of securing external research funding
• Documented experience with public outreach or dissemination to broader society
• Academic citizenship, including contributions to academic assessments

Terms of employment

The position is permanent and the average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week. Salary and other terms and conditions of appointment are set out in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant professional organizations.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

A start-up package can be negotiated with successful candidates. Candidates can also get support from a mentor from the Department.

Questions

For further information, please contact Head of Department, Birgitte Holst, holst@sund.ku.dk.

Application documents required

The application should be submitted in English, by clicking on “Apply online” below, and must include the following:

• Cover letter, including the level of appointment sought, reasons for applying, and particularly how you see your research and teaching fitting into the Department’s research themes and teaching activities (max 2 pages)
• Curriculum Vitae, including information about previous and current external funding
• A complete list of publications including number of citations
• List of 5 of your publications to be considered in the assessment, a description of their relevance, and the impact of your contributions to your area of research (or wider) through these. Optional for assistant professors
• Copies of Degree/Diploma certificates (Master’s, PhD, and other relevant)
• Research plan for the next 5 years (3‐5 pages) including how your research aligns with one or more of the research themes in the Department
• Information on teaching skills, teaching plan and, your teaching portfolio (maximum of 5 pages, see guidelines here).

For tenure track assistant professor level please note: A teaching plan is not mandatory. Should you not have a teaching plan, please upload a blank document in this box instead.

Assessment procedure

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointments Committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The Dean then appoints an expert assessment committee to assess the selected applicants for the specific post. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee, and each applicant can comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself. You can read about the recruitment process at the University Job portal.

Please note that the applicant will be contacted if the Assessment Committee requires further documentation.

Applications will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

Application procedure

Please note that selected applicants who have applied for either both positions, or the associate professor position will be assessed for the tenure track assistant professor position if they are not found to be qualified for the associate professor position.

Applicants who are invited for an interview will be expected to give a brief research presentation as well as a short teaching lecture.

International applicants may find the International Staff Mobility website useful. The ISM website includes information about relocating to and living in Denmark, the taxation, healthcare and education systems, how to get assist with finding housing etc., as well as information for accompanying spouses/partners.

The University of Copenhagen encourages all interested in this post to apply.

Only online applications will be accepted and must include all the required attachments. The closing date for applications is 24 August 2025, Copenhagen time.

Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an innovative and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.