Part-time Assistant Professor of Organic Geochemistry at Globe Institute, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic assistant professor (25% FTE), who will lead the area of biomarker analysis in the section of Ecology and Evolution for a 2-year position to commence 1 September 2024 or as soon as possible hereafter.

The position includes research in human-environment interactions through the analysis of lipid biomarkers. The subject areas comprehend paleoenvironmental reconstructions, ancient lipids in archaeological material and ancient microbiomes among others. Preferentially, the candidate should have experience from biomarker analysis applied to archaeology.

Information on the department can be found at https://globe.ku.dk.

Our research
You will be joining the section for Molecular Ecology and Evolution that operates across the fields of evolutionary biology and molecular ecology. We apply quantitative methods to biological questions that are fundamental to our understanding of ecology and evolution in the context of the global challenges we face today. We are driven by curiosity and shared excitement for scientific collaboration and discovery and we value a diverse and inclusive scientific environment that fosters creativity.

Your job

You will be contributing to exciting projects seeking to understand the paleoclimate and its relationship with humans in the past. You are also expected to lead and manage the Lipid biomarker laboratory and train new users. Our new Lipid biomarker laboratory is fully equipped with cutting edge technology for the analysis of lipids and biomarkers in sediment and archaeological samples.

The assistant professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• research, including publication/academic dissemination duties
• research-based teaching
• sharing knowledge with society
• participation in formal pedagogical training programme for assistant professors

Profile
Six overall criteria apply for assistant professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding, and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Find information about each criterion here: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/criteria-for-recognising-merit.

Furthermore, we are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following skills and experience:

Essential experience and skills

• You have a PhD in Earth Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, Archaeosciences or related.
• You have documented experience in lipid biomarker analysis and GC-MS.
• You have an active interest in Paleoenvironmental and Biomarker lipid analysis applied to Archaeology.
• You have proven an ability to envision, plan and execute a research project
• Good English skills, written and spoken

Desirable experience and skills

• Experience and knowledge in biomarker data analysis and MassHunter software analysis.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary research teams.
• Service-minded

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 landscape architecture, landscape technologies and nature-based solutions. To a limited extent this may also include performance of other duties.

Place of employment

The place of employment is at the Section for Ecology and Evolution Øster Farimagsgade 5, 1353 Copenhagen K.

About Globe Institute
The Globe Institute is part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. The Institute’s main purpose is to address basic scientific questions through interdisciplinary approaches. The institute operates at the intersection of natural and medical sciences and the humanities. Information on the institute can be found at: http://www.globe.ku.dk/.

The Globe Institute is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where employees and students can belong and thrive. See website for more information. All qualified applicants will receive full consideration. Candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, contribute to diversity and competencies of our Institute are encouraged to apply. The University of Copenhagen strives to offer a family friendly and flexible working environment with a sustainable balance between work- and private life, including parental leave schemes (up to 47 weeks for both parents) and up to six weeks of paid holidays per year. Researchers that have not been tax liable in Denmark for the last 10 years can apply for a special (reduced) tax scheme. The university offers a variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families.

Terms of employment

The average weekly working hours are 9,25 hours per week.

The employment as Assistant Professor is a 25% FTE for 2 years. Starting date is September 1st, 2024.

Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 9,643.75 DKK/approx. 1,275 EUR (April 2024 level) at 9,25 hours per week. Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.

Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.

Questions
For further information please contact Associate Professor Hannes Schroder; [email protected].

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).

Application procedure
Your application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

1. Motivated letter of application (Max. one page)
2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
3. A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do
4. List of publications
5. Teaching portfolio (if applicable)

Deadline for applications: 28 June 2024, 23.59pm CET

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.



The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.