164414 Tenure Track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences

Job description

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of Copenhagen

The Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen seeks to appoint a tenure track assistant professor or associate professor to commence 1 February 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Department of Biomedical Sciences focuses on basic and translational biomedicine, and integration of these topics.

Our staff includes graduates in medicine and natural sciences, with interests spanning physiology, biochemistry, anatomy, pharmacology, and clinical medicine.

We deliver high-quality, research-based and clinically relevant undergraduate teaching in biomedicine courses, and supervise postgraduate students enrolled in the Graduate School.

The Department is supported by a skilled team of laboratory technicians and administrative staff.

Information on the research themes and teaching activities of the Department can be found on the Department’s website.

A key selection criterion for the position is documented original scientific work at a high international level within one of the Department's research themes.

Applicants for the associate professor position must also be able to document relevant teaching competences and experience.

We welcome applications both from candidates with a medical degree and candidates with a biomedical background.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities will primarily consist of:

In addition, tenure track assistant professors will have to:

The associate professor’s additional responsibilities will primarily consist of:

Required qualifications

Six overall criteria apply for assistant and associate professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen.

The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organizational contribution, external funding and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates.

Find information about each criterion - click here

All applicants should possess good interpersonal and communication skills, including proficiency in English.

Requirements for tenure track assistant professor positions:

Requirements for associate professor positions:

Terms of employment

The position is permanent and the average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

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

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

A start-up package can be negotiated with successful candidates.

Candidates can also get support from a mentor from the Department.

Questions

For further information, please contact Head of Department, Birgitte Holst, .

Application documents required

The application should be submitted in English, by clicking on “Apply online” below, and must include the following:

For tenure track assistant professor level please note: A teaching plan is not mandatory.

Should you not have a teaching plan, please upload a blank document in this box instead.

Assessment 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 to assess the selected applicants for the specific post.

Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee, and each applicant can comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You can read about the recruitment process at the University Job portal.

Please note that the applicant will be contacted if the Assessment Committee requires further documentation.

Applications will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no.

242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

Application procedure

Please note that selected applicants who have applied for either both positions, or the associate professor position will be assessed for the tenure track assistant professor position if they are not found to be qualified for the associate professor position.

Applicants who are invited for an interview will be expected to give a brief research presentation as well as a short teaching lecture.

International applicants may find the International Staff Mobility website useful.

The ISM website includes information about relocating to and living in Denmark, the taxation, healthcare and education systems, how to get assist with finding housing etc., as well as information for accompanying spouses/partners.

The University of Copenhagen encourages all interested in this post to apply.

Only online applications will be accepted and must include all the required attachments.

The closing date for applications is 24 August 2025, Copenhagen time.

Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard.

Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an innovative and informal environment.

An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.

Required Skill Profession

Postsecondary Teachers