Professor in Medical Microbiology (combined position)

A position as Professor in Medical Microbiology (75% time) and as a molecular biologist (25% time) is vacant as soon as possible at the Research Unit of Clinical Microbiology, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark and at the Department of Clinical Microbiology, Odense University Hospital, respectively. The posts are considered as one entity. The position is for 5 years with the possibility of extension.
A position as Professor in Medical Microbiology (75% time) and as a molecular biologist (25% time) is vacant as soon as possible at the Research Unit of Clinical Microbiology, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark and at the Department of Clinical Microbiology, Odense University Hospital, respectively.

The posts are considered as one entity.

The position is for 5 years with the possibility of extension.

Job description
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Further information

Further information can be obtained from the Head of the Department of Clinical Research, SDU, Rikke Leth-Larsen ([email protected]) or from the Head of the Research Unit of Clinical Microbiology, Marianne Skov ([email protected]).

Interviews

Interviews are expected to be held on February 7, 2025

Application deadline
October 15, 2024, at 23.59 hrs. CEST

Salary and terms of employment
The successful applicant for the professor position will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

Application

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link “Apply now” - see below.

We strongly recommend that you read How to apply for a position at SDU before you apply.

Only applications written in English will be accepted for evaluation.

The application must include (as PDF files) (please note that the application (the motivation letter) and CV must not exceed 10 MB in total):

The application must contain (as pdf-files):

• a motivation letter
• a detailed CV
• degree certificates (inclusive of Ph.D.-diploma)
• a complete and numbered list of publications
• 10 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the candidate as most important for this position. Please note that one pdf file must be attached for each publication.
• a teaching portfolio detailing the candidate’s prior teaching experience, teaching skills, and teaching philosophy
• a research plan detailing the candidate’s ideas and plans for her/his future research work.

Please note that all the above-mentioned information must be included in the application.

Incomplete applications will not be assessed.

If you experience technical problems, you must contact [email protected].

Applications may be shortlisted.

References will be obtained for the applicant who is the first choice for the position - from the applicant’s most recent employer, and from previous employers as required.

Applicants selected for interview must expect to undergo a personality test, specifically targeted work-related matters.

Living and working in Denmark
Foreign applicants will be offered Danish language training as part of the employment.

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The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Placering: Odense, Denmark