Assistant Professor of Structural Biology

Department of Biology
Faculty of Science
University of Copenhagen



The part time position (for 4 years and 10 hours per week) requires in-depth experience with protein crystallization, diffraction data collection, and structure solving. Evaluation and design of details involving protein purification work. Experience with design of SAXS experiments, data acquisition as well as data processing. Routine confidence using crystallographic, SAXS and molecular graphics software (CCP4/Phoenix, ATSAS or similar, PyMol, ChimeraX, and Coot). In-depth analysis of structure, specifically how function relates to atomic detail, comparative analysis and protein-protein interactions. A special focus on interactions involving intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) and ID regions. Analysis of the thermodynamics and kinetics of biochemical processes.

The position requires involvement in several different projects in parallel, helping and supporting the students in their everyday theoretical and practical work. Experience in writing scientific and out-reach publications.

The assistant professor’s duties will primarily include research, including obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication and research-based teaching with associated examination obligations within [title of appointment]. To a limited extent this may also include performance of other duties.

Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, internationally competitive research. The ability to attract external funding will be considered together with outreach qualifications. Teaching qualifications are not mandatory but documented teaching qualifications and teaching experience will be considered.


Six overall criteria apply for assistant professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Furthermore, each candidate must be assessed according to the specific requirements stated in the job advertisement. Please read more at https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/dokumenter-til-meritering/5a_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Assistant_professors.pdf .

Further information on the Department is linked at http://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Niels Kroer.



The position is for 4 years and open from February 2, 2025.

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

Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.



Please include

• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• If available, description and documentation of teaching and supervision experience and qualifications - please describe and document:
  • Experience with supervision of BSc and MSc students
  • Teaching experience
  • Formal pedagogical training
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 6 November 2024, 23:59 GMT +2.



After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case: 211-0XXX.