Department of Food Science
Faculty of Life Sciences,
University of Copenhagen
POST: Assistant /Associate Professor in Process Technology with Focus on Dairy Processing
Department of Food Science, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Copenhagen invites applications for a position as Assistant / Associate professor of Process Technology with Focus on Dairy Processing from 1st May 2012 or as soon possible thereafter.
The Department of Food Science performs research and offers university education programs within food science and technology. The department has approx. 180 employees, the majority of whom are employed through externally financed research projects and around 50% of the turnover originates from external grants. The research is primary related to food quality and safety and the traditional disciplines within food science are combined with new research areas such as nanotechnology, chemometrics and biotechnology. The Dairy Technology group is one of five research groups at the Department of Food Science and has focus on dairy products, milk-based ingredients and production processes. The group has the aim of generating basic knowledge of the physical, chemical, biochemical and microbiological processes that affect and control the sensory and nutritional quality as well as the storage stability of dairy products.
Read more at http://www.en.ifv.life.ku.dk/faggrupper/mejeri.aspx
DUTIES
The assistant/associate professor´s duties will primarily include research, including obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication and research-based teaching with associated examination obligations within Process Technology with Focus on Dairy Processing. To a limited extent this may also include performance of other duties.
During the period of employment as assistant professor, the applicant will have to complete educational training.
For the post of associate professor, such duties may also include performance of research management, educational guidance and supervision of assistant professors and professional assessment work.
QUALIFICATIONS - SELECTION CRITERIA
Applicants must have an academic degree within Processing Technology, Food Science or a related area. Qualifications within several of the following scientific areas are required
· Food processing
· Principles and design of industrial processing equipment for the food industry
· Food chemical engineering including fluid flow, mixing, heat transfer and mass transfer
· Computer modelling of food/chemical processes
· Ingredient functionality and the effects of processing on functionality
· Documented scientific qualifications such as a Ph.D. or equivalent in relation to the above subject area(s)
In addition, it would preferable if the appointee has:
· Practical experience from pilot-plant operation
· Documented research and teaching skills
· Well-developed social and interaction skills
After a period, the assistant professor, following agreement and individual positive assessment, will transfer to a position as an associate professor.
In connection with the appointment to the post of associate professor special importance will be attached to the applicant having the professional and personal qualifications stated below:
Research and teaching qualifications corresponding to what can be achieved through satisfactory appointment as an assistant professor in relation to the above subject area(s)
Documented ability for cooperation with external partners.
If the applicant has had no previous teaching experience through employment as an assistant professor or has not achieved corresponding teaching experience, the appointment will be probationary for 1½ years
For both appointment categories, the assistant/associate professor is also required to be enterprising and to possess good interpersonal skills.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
The post will be filled according to the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The post is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.
Applications will be assessed according to the Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation Executive Order no 284 of 25. April 2008. Read more about the recruitment process at LIFE here.
The University of Copenhagen welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background.
QUESTIONS
For further information about the post, please contact professor Richard Ipsen, Dairy Technology, Department of Food Science at tel (+45) 3533 3225, ri@life.ku.dk or Head of Department Department of Food Science, Bjarke Bak Christensen at tel (+45) 353 33212, bbc@life.ku.dk
Potential applicants from outside Denmark will find information about life in Denmark (taxation, healthcare etc) at http://ism.ku.dk/ .
APPLICATION
Apply by clicking "Apply online".
Applications - in English - must include:
Cover letter
CV with documentation of education.
A complete list of publications
A maximum of 10 relevant scientific works which the applicant wishes to be included in the assessment.
Documentation for additional research qualifications.
Teaching portfolio (for assistant professors)
Participation in development of educations and seminars
Development of educational material
Experience with examination and/or censorship
Teaching portfolio (for associate professors) (according to University of Copenhagen?s guidelines for teaching portfolios)
Teaching experience, including type (lectures, practicals, other), level (Bachelor, Master, PhD) and duration.
Formal pedagogic training including courses, conferences or other.
Evaluation of teaching by students, employers or others.
Leadership and/or administration of education including study and/or curricula committees, commissions or other.
Pedagogical development including course, teaching and exam development as well as pedagogical research.
Personal description of pedagogical experience, goals, methods and success in terms of student learning.
Notes referring to the most important scientific work (2-3 pages) (for associate professors)
Please submit your application no later than 1st March 2012.
Only electronic applications are accepted.
Deadline: 01-03-2012
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