162856 Professor of Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Toxicology

Professor of Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Toxicology

Department of Pharmacy
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of Copenhagen

The University seeks to appoint a professor of Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Toxicology to the Department of Pharmacy to commence as soon as possible.

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

Job description
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 as well as high-quality research-based teaching within the area of Chemical Toxicology and Analytical Chemistry.

The professor will become a central member in the research group “Toxicology and Drug Metabolism”. The main purpose of the Toxicology and Drug Metabolism Group is to perform experimental research revealing the toxicological, metabolic, and endocrine effects of xenobiotics, especially pharmaceuticals, with the aim of assessing their risks to humans and biota. More info: https://pharmacy.ku.dk/research/toxicology-drug-metabolism/

The applicant is expected to strengthen the research and education at the Department, and to apply state-of-the-art, innovative, and forefront analytical chemistry in studies of toxicology related to pharmaceutical substances and products. Therefore, the applicant should have a strong scientific background in the following topics:

• Chemical Toxicology; experimental research with pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical products

• Analytical Chemistry; development and application of methods based on chromatography and mass spectrometry, to understand endocrine toxicology, growth, and reproduction

The professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• Research, including publication/academic dissemination, as well as activities to secure funding for this
• Develop and organize high-quality and research-based teaching, including associated examination within the Department’s education activities
• Research leadership, including guidance and supervision of researchers
• Obligation to share knowledge with the rest of society, including participation in public debate
• Academic assessments and other contributions to the scientific community
• Contributions to committees and functions at the Department, the Faculty, and the University as needed
• Research-based public-sector consultancy and especially, close collaborations with clinicians, related to the toxicity of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical products.

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, the applicant must be able to document:

• A high degree of original academic production at an international level, including considerable contributions to the development of the academic discipline
• Experience and capacity to manage research and other functions, e.g. engage in the university’s external academic activities, as well as knowledge and technology transfer
• Extensive experience in research-based teaching within Pharmaceutical Sciences, including course development, examination work and supervision

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 Jukka Rantanen, [e-mail jukka.rantanen@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, 9 December 2024

Interviews for this position are likely to be held on 24 March 2025. afternoon