UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN
POST: Fixed-term (5 years) Professorship with srw Medical Molecular Microbiology
The University seeks to appoint a professor with special duties within medical molecular microbiology to the Department of International Health, Immunology and Microbiology to commence as soon as possible. The post is for a fixed-tem period (5 years). At the end of the 5-year period of employment, the professor is secured an employment and remuneration as associate professor.
Information about the Department is linked on: http://www.isim.ku.dk/
JOB DESCRIPTION
In considering applications for the professorship, the main emphasis will be on the applicant´s ability to document a high level of original scientific production on an international level within the area of medical molecular microbiology.
The successful applicant performs research within the area of biofilm biology, with special emphasis on molecular mechanisms involved in biofilm formation of opportunistic pathogenic bacteria, and the use of such knowledge in a chemical biology approach to control biofilms for the benefit of human health. The professorship includes professional development, including participation in the scientific development of the subject area, research education, educational guidance and supervision of assistant and associate professors, as well as assessment of scientific work. Furthermore, the appointed professor may be assigned tasks within the general objectives of the institution. In particular, the appointee is expected to play a significant role in the strategically effort to promote basic biofilm research and strengthen its impact on dentistry. The University will determine the specific distribution between the different tasks, and the weighting of the different tasks may vary over time.
The professor´s duties will primarily consist of:
• research, including obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication
• research leadership as well as educational guidance and supervision of junior researchers
• research-based teaching with associated examination duties
• communicate (research) knowledge to the public
• professional assessment work
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
The appointee should have qualifications within the following areas:
• ability to demonstrate a high degree of original scientific production on an international level and a significant contribution to the development of the biofilm biology discipline
• ability to provide research-based teaching
• ability to be in charge of research and other management functions as well as communicate (research) knowledge to the public
The Professor is also required to be enterprising and to possess good interpersonal skills.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salaries and other terms and conditions of appointment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant professional organization. The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2007.
QUESTIONS
For further details please contact the Head of Department, Carsten Geisler, cge@sund.ku.dk
Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility) and www.workingconditions.ku.dk .
APPLICATION
The application, in English, must be submitted by clicking "Apply online" below and must include the following:
• An application with a motivation for applying for this post
• A curriculum vitae
• Diplomas
• A list of publications
• A research plan
• A teaching portfolio
• A teaching plan
• Publications (max 10) you wish considered in the assessment
Please note that the applicant will be contacted if the assessment committee wishes to see further documentation and/or include work not listed in the application.
The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 284 of 25 April 2008 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
University of Copenhagen wishes to encourage all interested in this post to apply, regardless of personal background.
Please send the application with the above mentioned attachments electronically by clicking "Apply online" below. Only electronic applications will be accepted. The closing date for applications is 23.59pm, Monday 2. January 2012.
The Faculty of Health Sciences comprises app. 4500 students, app. 900 PhD students and app. 2100 employees. The Faculty creates new knowledge and recognition through its core activities: research, teaching, knowledge sharing and communication. With basic research fields ranging from molecular studies to studies of society, the Faculty contributes to a healthy future through its graduates, research findings and inventions for the benefit of patients and the community.
Deadline: 02-01-2012
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.ku.dk/english/available_positions/vip/
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