Associate Professor in Neurobiology

The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University invites applications to an associate professor position in the field of neuronal plasticity and memory processing at the circuit and systems level. The position is time-limited and runs for the period 1/7-2024 to 30/11-2027.

The position 

The position seeks to strengthen neurobiology research at the department with a focus on cellular and circuit mechanisms underlying memory formation and associative learning. The candidate must have peer-reviewed publications in this area as a senior author. As a researcher at the department, you will be part of a vibrant, collaborative and international research environment.

Successful candidates will be expected to:

‐ establish their own research team;

‐ deliver innovative research of the highest international standard;

‐ deliver teaching at the department

‐ supervise masters and PhD students;

‐ complete postgraduate teacher training for Professors at Aarhus University

‐ attract external funding

‐ write and speak English fluently

Your profile 

You are expected to have a background in neurobiology of plasticity, learning and memory as well as extensive experience in relevant techniques such as brain circuit mapping and manipulation, large-scale single cell imaging and/or single-unit electrophysiology recording in behaving rodents. Outstanding results and a high level of experience from a previous position including substantial, international experience are essential, as is the original approach, novelty and potential impact of the research proposal.

You are at expected to: 

•hold a PhD in molecular biology or related fields.

•have solid research background in neurobiology

•have group leader experience

•have a strong publication profile

•have experience in teaching and supervision of masters and PhD students

•have attracted substantial external funding.

The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics 

The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics is part of the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Aarhus University and comprises research within the areas of Plant Molecular Biology, Neurobiology, RNA Biology, Protein Science, Bioinformatics, and Cellular Health, Intervention and Nutrition. There are currently 142 full time scientific staff and 80 PhD students. The department is responsible for two educations: Molecular Biology and Molecular Medicine with a yearly uptake of 110 students in total. Please refer to

http://mbg.au.dk/

for further information about The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics and to

https://nat.au.dk/

and

http://www.au.dk/

for information on Faculty of Natural Sciences and Aarhus University, respectively.

Application 

The application must be in English and include:

- a curriculum vitae

- the highest degree certificate

- a complete list of publications

- information about previous and current research activities

- a research proposal including a long-term vision

- a teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience

Place of work and area of employment

The place of work is Universitetsbyen 81, 8000 Aarhus C, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments. 

Further information 

For further information please contact:

Acting Head of Department, Jens Stougaard +4560202649,

[email protected]

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Deadline

Application deadline 1 April 2024

Application procedure

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the assessment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. The selection is made on the basis of an assessment of who of the candidates are most relevant considering the requirements of the advertisement. All applicants will be notified within 6 weeks whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee and will receive his/her assessment. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.

Letter of reference

If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline. Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.

Formalities and salary range

Natural Sciences refers to the

Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation

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The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.

Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

At the Faculty of Natural Science at Aarhus University, we strive to support our scientific staff in their career development. We focus on competency development and career clarification and want to make your opportunities transparent. On our website , you can find information on all types of scientific positions, as well as the entry criteria we use when assessing candidates. You can also read more about how we can assist you in your career planning and development.

Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here . Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here .

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.