Project coordinator

A full time 1-year position with an opportunity for extension as a project coordinator at the Department of Public Health, Research Unit Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Environmental Medicine (CPPEM), University of Southern Denmark, Odense is vacant from 1 April 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Main tasks
We are looking for a project coordinator to support the leadership at the research unit. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Grant management
• Coordination of teaching
• Implementation of initiatives from the leadership
• Coordination and advice for legal contracts for collaboration etc.
• Project management of a phase IV clinical study

This is an opportunity to get experience with and insight to organization and management of a large research unit and the underlying infrastructure.

Qualifications
We are looking for an individual with a master’s degree, preferably within health sciences. This position will carry a wide number of responsibilities and thus we are looking for someone who is comfortable with handling many tasks at the same time. We are an international research unit and communicate primarily in English and thus are looking for someone fluent in both written and oral communication in English. Experience with any of the abovementioned responsibilities is an advantage but not a requirement if the candidate is motivated to learn.

About us
The position is placed within CPPEM, which is a highly motivated research unit that performs research within pharmacology and environmental medicine. The research areas of CPPEM span from pharmacoepidemiology to clinical studies and cell-based basic pharmacology and environmental medicine. Collectively, CPPEM has a strong background in exposure to environmental chemicals, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacogenetics, pharmacokinetics, drug-drug interactions and therapeutic drug monitoring. Specifically, the pharmacoepidemiological research group utilizes the world-class Danish registries as well as international data sources to assess pharmacological questions in large populations. The translational pharmacology group aims to understand variability in drug toxicity, drug metabolism and drug transport. Examples of this include cell-based models such as induced-pluripotent stem cells, primary human hepatocytes and clinical studies. The environmental medicine group study the impact of early life exposures to environmental chemicals. In particularly per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is a focus area, with studies of the adverse health effects of exposure, biomonitoring and advising national and international authorities. The analytical chemistry laboratory unit specializes in quantitative analysis of pharmaceuticals and environmental chemicals in various matrices.

We offer an attractive and inspiring working environment with dedicated and highly skilled people. As a department, we value having a pleasant and informal working environment across all job functions at the department. Further, attracting and training excellent young researchers is a priority, including internal training in not only methodology but also ‘soft skills’ covering topics such as dissemination, work planning, collaboration, work/life balance etc. You will in your daily work refer to Professor Tore B. Stage, but you will be expected to contribute to the whole research unit.

Interviews can be performed online if needed. If you will need to relocate to Denmark for the position, both the University and the research group will provide ample support. Only complete applications written in English will be accepted for evaluation.

Contact information
Additional information about the position can be obtained from Professor, Head of Research Tore B. Stage ([email protected], 0045 65503678).

Application deadline
15 March 2025.

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

Please send your application via the university website Jobs and career at SDU