Assistant Professor of cardiovascular physiology

Department of nutrition, exercise and sports
Faculty of Science

University of Copenhagen



We are seeking an assistant professor in cardiovascular physiology for a two-year position to lead research projects related to cardiovascular regulation in health and disease. Our research group runs several research projects in which the use of advanced invasive procedures are the corner stone. These studies include mechanistical study of metabolic and vascular function in clinical- and experimental sepsis in collaboration with local hospitals on cardiovascular function as well as the study of female-specific exercise performance and physiology.

The successful candidate has a background with a PhD in medicine or physiology, experience as post-doctoral researcher and have extensive experience with heading invasive human experiments. This includes experience with writing successful grant applications and ethical approvals, coordination and execution of human trials with invasive procedures as well as analysis of human samples and tissue. In addition, the candidate has experience with gold-standard techniques to measure whole-body, organ-, and tissue- specific energy expenditure and metabolism (e.g., by doubly labeled water, arterial-venous substrate balance, and mitochondrial respiration).

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 exercise physiology. 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; their ability to attract external funding and outreach qualifications; their documented teaching and supervision qualifications and experience.


Six overall criteria apply for assistant 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. 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 Lasse Gliemann, [email protected]



The position is open from 1 October 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

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 a time limited two-year part time position (18,5 hours per week).

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, max 2 pages
• 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 14th of July 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/.

Interviews 30th of August 2024

Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case: 211-0435/24-2A.