Associate Professor in Evidence-Based Medicine

A permanent position as associate professor (50% time) is vacant as soon as possible at Cochrane Denmark and Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine Odense (CEBMO), Department of Clinical Research , University of Southern Denmark(SDU) and at Odense University Hospital (OUH).

The research unit

Cochrane Denmark and Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine Odense function as a joint research centre at the Department of Clinical Research, SDU. The centre conducts research relevant for evidence-based medicine, promotes Cochrane and supports authors of Cochrane reviews in Denmark, teaches, and provides a research methodological consultancy service. 

Cochrane Denmark and Centre for Evidence Based Medicine Odense (CEBMO) is located at Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark. The centre houses the secretariat of the Cochrane Bias Methods Group, which advises the Cochrane collaboration [www.cochrane.org] on bias in randomized trials and systematic reviews. 

The centre is responsible for a pre-graduate course in evidence-based medicine for medical students, and postgraduate courses (e.g., PhD courses). Furthermore, the centre runs a methodological consultancy service for clinical researchers, e.g., when conducting systematic reviews.

The academic position

The job involves research, professional development, research education, teaching, including exams, supervision and assessment work within the field of evidence-based medicine. 

Research tasks: 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.

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). 

Expectations of qualifications

The successful candidate will be expected to have an interest in evidence-based medicine, especially within the sub-fields: conflicts of interest, meta-epidemiology, and reporting guidelines.

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

Danish language skills are not required initially, however, should be mastered within the first 2 years of employment.

In addition, good cooperation skills are expected in order to further the development of research in the areas mentioned above, both interdisciplinary as well as nationally and internationally. International partners are an advantage, but not a requirement.

Further information

Further information about the position can be obtained from the Head of the Centre, professor Asbjørn Hróbjartsson, e-mail: [email protected], phone: +45 24792553 or from the Head of the Department of Clinical Research, SDU, Rikke Leth Larsen, e-mail: [email protected], phone: +45 65503477

Salary and terms of employment

The applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC  (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

Application

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

We strongly recommend that you read How to apply for a position at SDU before you apply.

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 motivation letter
• a detailed CV
• degree certificates (inclusive of Ph.D.-diploma)
• a complete and numbered list of publications
• 6 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the candidate as most important for this position. Please notice that one pdf-file must be attached for each publication.
• a teaching portfolio detailing the candidate’s prior teaching experience, teaching skills, and teaching philosophy
• a research plan detailing the candidate’s ideas and plans for her/his future research work

If you experience technical problems, you must contact [email protected].

Please note that all the above-mentioned information must be included in the application. 

Incomplete applications with regards to the above-mentioned requirements will not be assessed.

Applications may be shortlisted. 

References will be obtained for the applicant who is the first choice for the position - from the applicant’s most recent employer, and from previous employers as required.

Applicants selected for interview must expect to undergo a personality test specifically targeted work-related matters.

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.