157956 Professor of Veterinary Pediatrics

Professor of Veterinary Pediatrics
Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of Copenhagen

The University seeks to appoint a professor to the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences to commence 1st July 2023 or as soon as possible.

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

Our research
We offer a highly international, diverse and interdisciplinary research environment in the Section of Comparative Pediatrics and Nutrition. Our aim is to improve the survival and health of fetal, newborn and young animals and humans. We perform research and teaching related to development, nutrition, pharmacology and diseases just before or after birth, and in the pediatric period. Our work covers basic in vitro studies on cells and tissues, animal model studies (mainly in piglets) and studies in infants at hospitals.

Job description
The perinatal period is associated with the highest morbidity and mortality across mammals. The highest level of scientific knowledge must be applied to support survival and growth in the period around birth and through the animals’ early life period. Veterinary Pediatrics focuses on biological challenges in early life and relates closely to other veterinary fields, such as Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics, Animal Nutrition and Production, Veterinary Clinical Medicine. In humans, a range of medical sub-specialties covers the period from foetuses to children. This allows human pediatrics to inspire veterinary paediatrics (and vice versa). The present position aims to cover farm and pet animal comparative paediatrics, based on scientific knowledge and research obtained from both animals and infants. When considering applications for the professorship, emphasis will be on the applicant's ability to document a high level of original scientific work at an international level within the area of Veterinary Pediatrics.

The professor’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

Required qualifications
Six overall criteria apply for 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:

• Document a high degree of original academic production at an international level, including considerable contributions to the development of the academic discipline
• Manage research and other management functions, e.g. engage in the university’s external academic activities, as well as knowledge and technology transfer
• Provide research-based teaching

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

Terms of employment
The 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 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 Department Birgit Nørrung, [email protected] , https://www.sund.ku.dk/ .

Foreign applicants may find this link 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 certificates)
• A complete list of publications
• Research plan (3‐5 pages)
• 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 )

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. Only online applications will be accepted. The closing date for applications is 23.59 p.m. CET, Wednesday, 4 January 2023.

Interviews for this position are likely to be held in the month of April 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.