Associate professor or tenure-track assistant professor in applied mathematics

Department of Science and Environment, Roskilde University, invites applications for 1-2 positions as associate professor or tenure-track assistant professor in applied mathematics from 1 December 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Department of Science and Environment is one of four departments at Roskilde University. The department conducts basic and applied research within mathematics, medical biology, molecular biology, environmental sciences, chemistry, and physics. Bachelor and interdisciplinary Master programs are offered within these areas.

The department is organized into four sections: Mathematics & Physics, Environmental Dynamics, Molecular & Medical Biology and Chemistry. We work interdisciplinarily across sections and departments, often in collaboration with private companies, public institutions, other universities and NGO’s. Read more about the department at https://ruc.dk/en/department-science-and-environment.

The position is anchored in the Section for Mathematics & Physics (IMFUFA) currently consisting of 17 professors/associate professors/assistant professors, as well as a varying number of PhD-students, postdocs, technical staff, etc. The research focus within the mathematics part of the section is mainly on mathematical modeling of biological and physical systems with an emphasis on applying and developing dynamical system theory.
The section is characterized by an informal and close collegial environment, including both staff and students and with many research and social activities to strengthen the work environment. Read more about the section at https://ruc.dk/en/forskningsgruppe/mathematics-and-physics-imfufa

Responsibilities and tasks
As tenure-track assistant professor or associate professor in applied mathematics your main tasks are to carry out research and publish at a high international level as well as to undertake research-based teaching within mathematics at all levels. You are expected to maintain a publication record in international journals in the field of mathematics, define and pursue ambitious long-term research goals, and to engage actively in fostering a creative and productive research culture in the section.

The teaching tasks will include course teaching in mathematics subjects such as calculus, linear algebra, algebra, real analysis, differential geometry, statistics, dynamical system theory, methods for parameter estimation, as well as mathematical modelling and introductory mathematics with applications. At Roskilde University half of the study work is in the form of interdisciplinary problem-oriented project learning (PPL) with extensive student involvement and responsibility. A significant part of your teaching tasks will therefore be in the form of supervision of project groups at both Bachelor and Master level.

Finally, you are expected to actively engage in and contribute to everyday life of the department and development of the organization and work culture from section to university level, e.g. student recruitment initiatives and public dissemination, committee work etc.

At assistant professor level you are expected to complete the educational training programme offered as a university didactic course for assistant professors at Roskilde University.

At associate professor level you are expected to actively engage in external fundraising and to manage research projects including attracting, supervising and assessing PhD students. You are also expected to provide guidance and supervision of assistant professors and mentor junior researchers as well as take part in academic assessments and show academic leadership by developing and managing core educational tasks.

Applicants are referred to the university’s Faculty Expectations for specifications on the required level of qualifications within research, teaching, dissemination, administration, fundraising etc. (see Supplementary Sources at https://ruc.dk/en/working-roskilde-university )

Qualifications
Applicants must hold a PhD degree within the mathematical sciences. The position category applied for must be clearly stated in the application and documentation for scientific qualifications for either the tenure-track position or the associate professor position is required.

Qualifications within the following areas are required (both applicant levels):

• Documented research interests in applied mathematics (preferably with focus on mathematical modeling of biological, chemical, and/or physical phenomena) and/or its prerequisites and foundation; list of relevant publications to be included
• Publication record in internationally recognized journals in the field
• International research experience
• Documented experience with teaching within pure or/and applied mathematics.
• Ability to define and plan own future research topics

Exclusively for associate professor level applicants: If applying for a position as an associate professor the candidate should also meet the additional qualification requirements:

• Documented experience with exams, course development, and student supervision and demonstrated engagement in pedagogical development. The documentation must be in the form of a teaching portfolio https://ruc.dk/en/teaching-portfolio
• Demonstrated international research experience also addressing established research network
• Demonstrated ability to define and develop a research field; this can include a list of grant applications

Applicants are referred to the university’s Faculty expectations for specifications on the required level of qualifications within research, teaching, networking, fundraising, impact, and outreach.

Candidates who are not native Danish speakers are expected to achieve a working knowledge of Danish within three years allowing them to read official documents in Danish and to participate in the mentioned administrative tasks, collaboration and networking. Roskilde University will make appropriate Danish classes available.

Assessment
In the assessment of the candidate, consideration (at both applicant levels) will be given to:

• Scientific quality, originality, productivity and creativity
• Research topic and research prospective (research plan of max 2 pages)
• Experience in relevant teaching and education development
• Engagement in own pedagogical development
• Other academic experience e.g. international experience and scientific network
• Willingness and ability to play an active role in our interdisciplinary environment

In the assessment of candidates for associate professor level (and as part of later individual assessment for the tenure track assistant professor) consideration will in addition to the above assessment areas be given to:

• Scientific production beyond the contribution from the PhD
• Research prospective at an international level and the ability to promote and utilize research results
• Dedication to teaching and education, including pedagogical development in a team perspective
• Experience in education development and management
• Engagement in external fundraising
• Ability to contribute to development of the department’s internal and external collaboration

The Tenure-Track Programme in Denmark
In the tenure-track programme, you will be employed as an Assistant Professor, and, at the latest, after a six-year tenure-track period, you will be assessed for promotion to Associate Professor. If you qualify as an Associate Professor, you will be appointed to a permanent postition as an Associalte Professor at the University.

Upon appointment, an assigned tenure-track mentor will provide guidance and feedback on career development, academic matters, and administrative procedures.

The tenure-track Assistant Professor will undergo annual internal evaluations, a mid-term and a final evaluation by an international assessment committee. If the final appraisal is positive, the Assistant Professor will be promoted to Associate Professor. Evaluation will be based on the Faculty expectations at Roskilde University and consideration of the assessment criteria at Associate Professor level listed in this call.

Questions
For further information about the position, please contact Dean Susanne Sørensen by phone: +45 6195 1197 or email: [email protected], Head of Section Kristine Niss by phone: +45 4674 2278 or email: [email protected] or Prof. of Applied Mathematics Johnny T. Ottesen by phone +45 4674 2298 or email: [email protected].

Terms of employment
The employment is on full time, 37 hours per week and you will refer to Dean Susanne Sørensen.
The position will be filled according to the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.

Commencing salary at assistant professor level will be minimum DKK 542.000 per year (1st April 2024 level) including pension contribution (17,1 %).

Commencing salary at associate professor level will be minimum DKK 631.000 per year (1st April 2024 level) including pension contribution (17,1 %).

Application procedure
After the deadline for applications the Dean will shortlist applicants for assessment with assistance from the recruitment committee including the chairperson of the assessment committee.
Shortly after the application deadline all applicants will be notified whether or not their application has been selected for assessment.

The shortlisted applicants will be informed about the composition of the assessment committee, and each applicant will be given the opportunity to comment on the composition of the committee and - later on - their assessment.

Once the recruitment process is completed, all applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application.

Application
To apply for the position go to www.ruc.dk/en/job/

Only applications in English are accepted.

Applications must include:
1. Cover letter (max 1 page) followed by (in the same document):
a. Research plan (max 2 pages) describing your plans for development of the academic
field in regard to research
b. A short description stating your most important scientific work relevant to the position and
your contribution to such work (max 2 A4 pages)
2. CV
3. Documentation of education
4. Teaching portfolio (read more about teaching portfolio at Roskilde University here)
5. A complete list of publications
6. A maximum of 5 relevant scientific works that you want included in the assessment
If any of the publications that you want included in the assessment are the result of a joint effort, the extent and the nature of your contribution to each individual work must then be clarified in a co-author statement (find template here)
7. Documentation of additional research qualifications if relevant

Please submit your application no later than 26 August 2024.
Material received after this date will not be taken into consideration.

Roskilde University wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.