211-0163/22-2N Tenure-track assistant Professor in preparative solid…

Tenure-track assistant Professor in preparative solid state chemistry and quantum materials discovery
Department of Chemistry
Faculty of Science
University of Copenhagen

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for tenure track assistant professorship in solid state chemistry and quantum materials discovery. The position is linked to the ESS – lighthouse center “Magnetism and Quantum Materials”. Emphasis is on non-molecular systems.

The Q-MAT center
In conjunction with the upcoming neutron scattering facility, European Spallation Source (ESS) a center with joint efforts toward magnetism and quantum materials has been established having University of Copenhagen as the central hub. Main focus areas are preparation, characterization and modelling of new materials with focus on electronic structure, magnetic and electric properties. The center encompasses more than 40 researchers from 6 major Danish research institutions. The advertised position is in a field, central for the lighthouse, but new at the department. It is intended as a strong interdisciplinary position bridging chemistry and condensed matter physics. You will be engaged in high-quality publications, grant procurement and experimental outreach in collaboration with other researchers at the Department of Chemistry and in the Q-MAT center.

Job description
The preferred candidate is experienced in materials synthesis and single-crystal growth techniques and is interested in building up a laboratory with state-of-the-art solid state-synthesis facilities. As part of the lighthouse it will be your responsibility to conduct research, supervision and teaching at the Department of Chemistry, especially with relevance to the general theme of the lighthouse. You will be expected to design a research portfolio, which aligns with this. To a limited extent, the position may also include other duties, such as outreach to society or administrative tasks.

The position comes with some start-up funding from the lighthouse for establishing experimental facilities and a Ph.D. scholarship.

The tenure track assistant professor’s duties will primarily include research, including obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication and research-based teaching with associated examination obligations. To a limited extent the position may also include other duties.

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.

Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, internationally competitive research. The ability to attract external funding will be considered together with outreach qualifications. Teaching qualifications are not mandatory but documented teaching qualifications and teaching experience will be considered.

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. Furthermore, each candidate must be assessed according to the specific requirements stated in the job advertisement. Please read more at https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/dokumenter-til-meritering/5a_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Assistant_professors.pdf .

The position is open from 1 September 2023or as soon as possible thereafter.

Further information on the Department is linked at http://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/ . Inquiries about the position can be made to Head of Department Pernille Harris.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The tenure-track programme
The tenure-track programme is a career programme and an assigned mentor will provide the tenure-track assistant professors with guidance related to career development, other academic topics and administrative procedures.

Performance of the tenure-track assistant professor will be followed via internal yearly evaluations and a mid-term and final international evaluation by an assessment committee. If the ‘final appraisal’ is positive you will be promoted as associate professor. Performance and progression towards the criteria below will be evaluated with due consideration of differences between research fields.

After a 6-year tenure-track period tenure-track assistant professors are expected to meet the criteria for appointment of associate professors at the University of Copenhagen

The applicationincluding all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLYNOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae including:
  • Please describe and document international network and relations
  • Please describe and document internationally based activities
  • Positions held at universities/research institutions outside Denmark
  • Outreach activities, i.e. popular lectures or other activities in the media
  • Grants held, personal or in part. Career development grants.
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• If available, description and documentation of teaching and supervision experience and qualifications- please describe and document:
  • Experience with supervision of BSc and MSc students
  • Teaching experience
  • Formal pedagogical training

• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of up to 5 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 12 March 2023, 23:59 GMT +1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

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

Interviews will be held on 15 June 2023

Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case: 211-0163/23-2N

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