Associate professor and/or assistant professor in Evidence-Based Medicine (combined positions)

Two positions (20% time, equal to 7,4 hours/week) as associate professor and/or assistant professor in evidence-based medicine with special interest in randomized trials are vacant as soon as possible at Cochrane Denmark & Center for Evidence-Based Medicine Odense (CEBMO), Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark(SDU). 

The positions at SDU will be combined with research positions (80% time, equal to 29.6 hours/week) at Odense University Hospital (OUH). 

Both positions are for 4 years, starting December 1, 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The position as associate professor is with the possibility of extension and potentially, of a permanent appointment later on. 

General job description

Potential candidates will be expected to conduct research, teaching/consultancy, and administrative tasks and to provide guidance in the design and reporting of randomized clinical trials under the auspices of Odense University Hospital's Clinical Trials Unit (CTU). The guidance will focus on development and reporting of trial protocols, issues relating to registration, interpretation of results, data sharing, and reporting of the finished trial. Statistical, legal, and logistical issues relating to trial planning will be addressed by other persons in the Clinical Trials Unit, so the position requires good collaborative skills. 

The Clinical Trials Unit started on January 1, 2024, and the Centre’s contribution the first two years will consist of a PhD Fellow (already affiliated) and the present vacancies, under the supervision of Professor Asbjørn Hróbjartsson. 

Research tasks

The candidates will be expected to perform research within the center's field of interest, including methodological clinical research, randomized clinical trials and systematic reviews (e.g., Cochrane reviews), and clinical research more broadly. The Centre is involved in developing the CONSORT and SPIRIT reporting guidelines, and hosts the Cochrane Bias Methods group, which develops tools to assess risk of bias in randomized trials.

Teaching/Consultancy tasks

Undergraduate teaching (e.g., introductory course in EBM) and postgraduate teaching (e.g., PhD courses and courses aimed at authors of Cochrane reviews). For the CTU consultancy, see above. 

Expectations of qualifications

The successful candidates will be expected to have an interest in clinical trials and methodological research in randomized trials. Experience from providing methodological guidance in a clinical trials unit, is an advantage. A statistical background is also an advantage.

Furthermore, the successful candidate will be expected to have 

• a PhD degree within a relevant field
• research experience documented by international peer-reviewed journal articles within the fields of clinical trials and evidence-based medicine
• a documented record of teaching experience and teaching skills 

Contact information

Further information about the position can be obtained from the Head of the Centre,  professor Asbjørn Hrobjartssons, E-mail: [email protected], telephone: +45 2479 2553

Conditions of employment

The employment will take place in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Central Organization of the Academics.

Application

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link “Apply now” - see below.

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Only applications written in English will be accepted for evaluation.

The application must include (as PDF files) (please note that the application (the motivation letter) and CV must not exceed 10 MB in total):

• A cover letter stating your specific interest, motivation, and qualifications for the project in question (max. two pages).
• A CV 
• Copies of certificates/diplomas including evidence of acquisition of a PhD degree or equivalent
• A complete and numbered list of publications
• The 6 (associate professor), 3 (assistant professor) scientific, peer-reviewed publications that the applicant wishes to be included in the assessment of his or her scientific qualifications. (Please note that one PDF file must be attached for each publication).
• A Research plan
• A teaching portfolio

Incomplete applications will not be assessed. 

Applications may be shortlisted.

Assessment of (shortlisted) applicants will be done in accordance with the current/applicable university recruitment order. Applicants will be assessed by an expert committee, and applicant will be informed of their assessment by the university.

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Living and working in Denmark

Foreign applicants will be offered Danish language training as part of the employment. The International Staff Office (ISO) at SDU provides a variety of services for new employees, guests and people who consider applying for a job at the University of Southern Denmark. 

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