157369 Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Cosmochemistry and Planetary Sciences

Globe Institute
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of Copenhagen

The Globe Institute invites applications for tenure track professorships of cosmochemistry and planetary sciences at the Centre for Star and Planet Formation starting on 1 April 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.

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: https://www.globe.ku.dk/ .

The Globe Institute is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where employees and students can belong and thrive (https://globe.ku.dk/about/diversity-programme/ ). Candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, contribute to diversity and competencies of our Institute are encouraged to apply.

The Centre for Star and Planet Formation is a multidisciplinary research centre focused on understanding the formation of planetary systems, including the Solar System, using a multidisciplinary approach that combines astronomy, astrophysics and cosmochemistry. Globe institute is a newly established department at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. Globe aims for interdisciplinary research, teaching and outreach and therefore has a strong focus on developing transformative science across our planet’s history.

Job description
The candidates are expected to lead original scientific research addressing a broad range of fundamental questions in planetary sciences, including the formation history of the Solar System, early evolution of solids and asteroidal bodies and, lastly, accretion and differentiation history of rocky planets. An additional focus of the research is aimed at understanding the conditions that promote planetary habitability in our Solar system and beyond, using a multidisciplinary approach to merges various disciplines such as astronomy, astrophysics, biology, geology and chemistry. In particular, we expect candidates to take full advantage of the state-of-the-art isotope facilities that the institution offers to pursue innovative research and develop new approaches for high-precision isotope ratio measurements in extraterrestrial material. The candidate will be supported in actively applying to secure external funding to build a research group.

The tenure track assistant professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:

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

The tenure track assistant professor’s performance will be evaluated through annual evaluations. Furthermore, the tenure track assistant professor will be evaluated in a mid-track appraisal.

After no more than six years of employment and on condition of a positive final appraisal, the tenure track assistant professor will be employed as associate professor. Read more about tenure track at the University of Copenhagen here: https://employment.ku.dk/tenure-track/tenure-track-at-ucph/

Required qualifications
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, each applicant must be able to document:

• a PhD degree or similar qualifications within the subject area
• research experience within the field of the position

The tenure track assistant professor must have an academic standing showing internationally competitive research, and/or have internationally recognized high potential to make a future impact.

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

Specific qualifications
The preferred candidate will have extensive experience in:

• Clean laboratories techniques
• Plasma source and thermal ionization mass spectrometry
• Preparation, characterization and analysis of extraterrestrial materials
• Development of innovative methods for investigation of extraterrestrial materials
• Connecting the structure of meteorites to the formation of minor bodies and planets in the Solar System

Terms of employment
The position is permanent and 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 Taxation 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 Head of Centre Prof. Martin Bizzarro, [email protected] , or Head of Department Anders Johannes Hansen, [email protected] .

Foreign applicants may find the following links useful: https://www.ism.ku.dk/ (International Staff Mobility).

Application
The application must be submitted in English, and must include the following documents:

• Application, including motivation for applying for this position (Maximum 2 pages)
• Curriculum vitae, including information about external funding
• Diplomas (Master’s, PhD and other relevant diplomas)
• A complete list of publications
• Research plan (2-4 pages)
• Teaching plan
• Uploads of maximum 5 publications to be considered in the assessment
• Teaching portfolio, if applicable (Guidelines: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/job-application-portfolio/ )

Please note:  It is mandatory to upload a teaching plan in the online application form. Should you not have a teaching plan, please upload a blank document in this box instead.

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://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/ .

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

The application 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 in this post to apply.

Please submit the application with the required attachments. Only online applications will be accepted.

The closing date for applications is 6 November 2022 at 23.59 p.m. CET.

Interviews for this position are likely to be held in week 8, 2023.

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.