162739 Professor of Cell Division (Fixed-Term, 10 years)

Job description

The University of Copenhagen is seeking an outstanding scientist for a professorship in Biology of Cell Division at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine as soon as possible. The primary selection criterion will be research excellence and emphasis will be placed on the candidate’s ability to document a high level of original scientific work at an international level within the area of basic molecular mechanisms underlying human cell division, cytoskeleton dynamics, chromosome stability.

Required qualifications

• 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
• Possess good interpersonal and communicative skills

Terms of employment

• The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 10 years.
• The average weekly working hours are 7.4 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 2025.

Assessment material

• 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)

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 the university's Job Portal.
• 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.