SDU Biotechnology (BIOTECH) at University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for a position as an assistant or associate professor in Biochemical Engineering. The position is available from 1st January 2025, or as soon as possible hereafter. The application deadline is September 1, 2024at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST)Description for Internal Candidates
SDU Biotechnology (BIOTECH) at University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for a position as an assistant or associate professor in Biochemical Engineering. The position is available from
1st January 2025, or as soon as possible hereafter.
The successful candidate will be expected to engage in research falling within, or in synergy with, the following areas at BIOTECH related to one or more of the following research fields:
Experience in one or more of the above area is therefore highly valued for this position. The successful candidate is expected to initiate and obtain funding for competitive research activities. Dedication and experience with teaching within fermentation and biochemical engineering at both the undergraduate and graduate level is also expected. The position thus holds a high level of responsibility, but also comes with an opportunity to influence, be part of, and conduct research and education to the highest international level.
Qualifications
The candidate must have a PhD or equivalent in either Biochemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or closely related discipline relevant to this position. In addition, some years of experience as a postdoc is expected.
The candidate should have experience within:
We especially encourage candidates with experience in international collaboration, an interdisciplinary mind-set, and experience in innovation to apply.
BIOTECH is part of the Department of Green Technology (IGT), at the Faculty of Engineering at SDU. The department is a nice workplace with focus on good collaborations across the department. https://www.sdu.dk/en/om_sdu/institutter_centre/igt-green-technology
For further information regarding the position please contact head of BIOTECH section Eva Arnspang Christensen, phone +45 6550 4682, e-mail: [email protected]. or head of department, Jens Ejbye Schmidt, phone: +45 6550 7364, e-mail: [email protected].
If you experience technical problems, please contact [email protected].
Conditions of employment
Appointment as assistant professor is temporary and for an initial 3-year period. During employment, the assistant professor must complete the Lecturer Training Programme.
Appointment as associate professor is permanent.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on salary and taxation.
Employment as assistant professor requires scientific qualifications at PhD level at the time of employment. Employment as an associate professor requires academic qualifications at PhD level as well as scientific and teaching qualifications at a level achievable based on satisfactory completion of a period of employment as assistant professor/researcher but may be achievable by other means.
Assessment and selection process
Read about the Assessment and selection process.
Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied. Only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU.
Interviews and tests may be part of the process.
Application procedure
Before applying the candidates are advised to read the SDU information on how to apply and specific faculty information for application at the Faculty of Engineering.
The application shall include the following documents in English:
The application may also include:
UPLOAD GUIDE: Motivated application shall be uploaded as ‘Cover letter’, Curriculum Vitae shall be uploaded as ‘Resume’. All other documents shall be uploaded as ‘Miscellaneous documents’.
The application deadline is September 1, 2024at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST)
Formalities
The University of Southern Denmark wishes to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.
Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark. You may also visit WorkinDenmark for additional information.
Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.
Apply for the position at: https://www.sdu.dk/en/om-sdu/ledige-stillinger
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