Clinical Professor in Obstetrics

A position as Clinical Professor (50% time) in obstetrics and as a Consultant (50% time) in obstetrics is vacant as soon as possible at the Research Unit of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark and at the Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Odense University Hospital, respectively. 

The posts are considered as one entity. 
 
The position is for 5 years with the possibility of extension.  
 
Job description 

See the full job description.
 
Further information 
 
Further information can be obtained from the Head of the Department of Clinical Research, Rikke Leth-Larsen, by e-mail [email protected], phone: +45 65503477 or Head of Research, Professor Lone Kjeld Petersen, by e-mail [email protected], phone: +45 30576810.

Application deadline

March 23, 2025, at 23.59 hrs. (CET)

Interviews

Interviews are expected to be held on August 22, 2025.

Salary and terms of employment 

The successful applicant for the clinical professor position will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Danish 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 
• 10 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the candidate as most important for this position.
• a teaching portfolio detailing the candidate’s prior teaching experience, teaching skills, and teaching philosophy 
• as to the post as consultant: information on the applicant’s own skills as concerns "The Seven Roles of Physicians" inclusive of supporting evidence.
• a research plan detailing the candidate’s ideas and plans for her/his future research work.  

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

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. 

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

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.