154836 Research Group Leader(s) (Associate Professor/Professor) to the Biotech Research and Innovation Centre (BRIC)

BRIC wishes to recruit 1-2 strongly motivated associate professors and/or professors for an independent research group leader position(s). We are seeking candidates with ambitious research visions within the broad area of basic biomedical research and a drive to contribute to a diverse and inspiring research environment.

The workplace
BRIC is an international center of excellence with the mission to perform cutting-edge basic and translational biomedical research in an open environment that fosters interdisciplinarity and collaboration. Active research areas include many aspects of cancer biology, stem cell biology and neurobiology. The center is part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen.

The job
As a group leader, you will establish an independent research program within basic or translational biomedical research. In the job, you will be expected to conduct, publish and communicate high-quality research that moves the field forward and to develop your research group through attraction of competitive funding and talent development of team members. Also, you will involve in local as well as international collaborative and multidisciplinary research projects and engage in core center activities such as talent or technology development to advance BRIC’s research environment and culture. Initial appointment as an associate professor (group leader) is for 6 years, which may be made permanent upon a positive evaluation following transparent guidelines. Experienced research leaders may be recruited as a permanent professor (group leader).

The candidate’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• Research, including publication/academic dissemination
• Research-based teaching, including associated examination
• Research leadership, including guidance and supervision of researchers
• Obligation to share knowledge with the rest of society, including participation in public debate
• Academic assessments
• Professor: Research-based public-sector consultancy may be required

The candidate profile
Six overall criteria apply for associate 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, the successful associate professor must be able to document:

• PhD degree
• Research qualifications at the level that can be achieved by satisfactorily completing a period of employment as an assistant professor/postdoc, but may also be obtained in other ways
• A track record documenting your research experience as reflected in a strong publication record matching associate professor’s level
• Research-based teaching qualifications and pedagogical competencies

Furthermore, the successful professor must be able to document:

• PhD degree
• Document a high degree of original academic production at an international level, including considerable contributions to the development of the academic discipline
• A track record documenting your research experience as reflected in a strong publication record matching professor’s level
• Manage research and other management functions, e.g. engage in the university’s external academic activities, as well as knowledge and technology transfer
• Research-based teaching qualifications and pedagogical competencies

Also desired is a successful record of attraction of funds, leadership and educational experiences, collaboration experiences and additional capabilities within areas such outreach or technology transfer activities, reflecting your career stage. 

The associate professor/professor is also required to possess good interpersonal and communicative skills.

We offer

• A start package covering own salary and the salary of 1-2 group members dependent on career stage. Additional start support may be obtained from private foundations (obtained at individual or centre level).
• Access to cutting edge technologies through core facilities, including high-content screening, flow cytometry, next-gen sequencing, bioinformatics, microscopy, single cell genomics, histology and access to spatial transcriptomics and pathology service. Additional core facilities are available at faculty level.
• A vibrant and open scientific community with focus on collegiality, collaboration and creativity.
• A focus on talent training and development at all career stages, including strong PhD and postdoc programs.
• Strategic support for funding strategizing, grant writing and implementation of larger grants and collaborations and for research communication and outreach.
• Administrative support with regards to laboratory services and safety, purchase, economy, HR and IT.

Terms of employment
The associate professor position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 6 years.

The professor position is a permanent position.

The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

Salary and other terms and conditions of appointment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant professional organisations.

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

Questions
For further information, please contact Director Anders H. Lund, [email protected] , https://sund.ku.dk/ .

Additional information about BRIC can be found on www.bric.ku.dk

Foreign applicants may find the university’s International Staff Mobility Office (ISM) helpful. ISM offers assistance and guidance with regard to relocation, e.g., housing, spouse program, pension and taxes, as well as on general information on the Danish society, e.g. childcare, healthcare etc. For more information, visit the ISM website: https://ism.ku.dk/ .

Application
Please note that it is possible to apply for the position at either associate professor or professor level. In addition, it is possible to apply for the positions at both levels. If applied for both, two separate applications must be submitted (See the required material below). Also note that you will only be considered for the position(s) you have applied for.

• Cover letter outlining the applicant’s motivation to apply to BRIC and brief summaries of research visions (1 page)
• Curriculum vitae, including information about external funding
• Diplomas (Master’s, PhD, and other relevant certificates)
• A complete list of publications
• Research plan (Max. 5 pages) outlining the research vision and future research plan
• Associate professor: Uploads of maximum 5 publications to be considered in the assessment
• Professor: Uploads of maximum 10 publications to be considered in the assessment
• Teaching plan
• Teaching portfolio (Guidelines: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/job-application-portfolio )
• A point-by-point summary of qualifications and experiences within the 6 criteria for recognizing merit defined by the University of Copenhagen: Research, Teaching, Societal impact, Organizational contribution, External funding, and Leadership (2 pages). The criteria are dependent on career stage and may to some extend be developed in the job. https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/criteria-for-recognising-merit/
• Names and contact details of 3 references.

Application procedure
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointments Committee.  All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The Dean then appoints an expert assessment committee in order to make an assessment of the selected applicants for the specific post. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee and 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 https://jobportal.ku.dk/ .

Please note that the applicant will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation.

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 encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position.

Please submit the application with the required attachments. The closing date for applications is 23.59 p.m. CET, Monday, 4 October 2021.

Interviews for this position are likely to be held on 15 November 2021.

BRIC highly values diversity and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply (see also https://www.bric.ku.dk/career-at-bric/ ).

Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.