162821 Professor of Neuron-Glia Circuitry

Professor of Neuron-Glia Circuitry

Center for Translational Neuromedicine
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of Copenhagen

The University seeks to appoint a professor to Center for Translational Neuromedicine to commence as soon as possible.

Information on the department can be found at: https://ctn.ku.dk/.

Job description
We are looking for a distinguished Professor in Neuroscience to join our dynamic research team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in neuroglial interactions, astrocyte biology, and translational neurology. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Neuroscience and a record of innovative research. The candidate must demonstrate leadership through experience managing interdisciplinary research programs and leading international teams. Key responsibilities include advancing research in astrocytic modulation of synaptic plasticity, neural circuits, and brain-vascular interactions. A strong track record of high-impact publications and editorial board experience is essential. The role involves securing national and international research funding and collaboration. Ideal candidates will have experience with optogenetics, calcium imaging, and cutting-edge neurotechnologies. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to transformative neuroscience research.

When considering applications for the professorship, the main emphasis will be on the applicant's ability to document a high level of original scientific work at an international level within the area of neuron-glia-fluid circuits.

The professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• Research, including publication/academic dissemination
• Research-based teaching, including associated examination
• Research leadership, including guidance and supervision of researchers
• Obligation to share knowledge with the rest of society, including participation in public debate
• Academic assessments

Required qualifications
To be qualified for a professor position, you will be assessed according to these six overall criteria for recognising merit at the University of Copenhagen: Research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding, and leadership. Find information about each criterion.

Furthermore, each applicant must be able to document:

• Document a high degree of original academic production at an international level, including considerable contributions to the development of the academic discipline
• Manage research and other management functions, e.g. engage in the university’s external academic activities, as well as knowledge and technology transfer
• Provide research-based teaching

The professor is also required to possess good interpersonal and communicative skills.

Terms of employment
The position is a permanent position.

The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

Salary and other terms and conditions of appointment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant professional organisations.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.

Questions
For further information, please contact Head of Department Maiken Nedergaard, e-mail nedergaard@sund.ku.dk.

Foreign applicants may find the university’s International Staff Mobility useful.

Application
The application must be submitted in English and must include the following documents:

• Application (Including motivation for applying for this position (Maximum 2 pages))
• Curriculum vitae (Including information about external funding)
• Diplomas (Master’s, PhD and other relevant certificates)
• A complete list of publications
• Research plan (3‐5 pages)
• Uploads of maximum 10 publications to be considered in the assessment
• Teaching plan
• Teaching portfolio (Guidelines)

Application 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 in order to make an assessment of the selected applicants for the specific post. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee and each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself. You can read about the recruitment process at the university's Job Portal.

Please note that the applicant will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation.

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

The University of Copenhagen encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position.

Please submit the application with the required attachments. Only online applications will be accepted. The closing date for applications is 23.59 p.m. CET, 8 December 2024.

Interviews for this position are likely to be held on 10 March 2025