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We seek an applicant with a background in computational biophysics who studies emerging non-equilibrium phenomena and their interplay with boundary conditions. The applicant should be familiar with using and implementing a variety of computational models, including hydrodynamics on a continuum level, e.g. phase-field models and continuum solvers, and particle models, e.g. Langevin dynamics and stochastic rotation dynamics. The applicant should also be familiar with modelling a wide variety of soft, pliable boundary conditions in which biological systems can exist. In addition, the applicant should understand mechano-transduction in biological systems and the possible interplay between local velocity and orientational order of biophysical systems.

The tasks of the appointed Assistant Professor will be:
Development of numerical toolboxes, i.e. agent-based models, hydrodynamical meso-scale modelling and continuum course-grained systems, that can resolve the varying length scales emerging in active materials in interplay with complex, adaptable boundaries. The researcher will develop state-of-the-art numerical tools that can tackle various biophysical problems on system sizes that are not currently feasible, which can complement the work done at the Niels Bohr Institute at the intersection between biology and physics. Preference will be given to applicants who have supervised students before and have demonstrated teaching capabilities. In addition, a track record of cross-disciplinary collaboration with experimentalists, e.g. biologists, physicists, and material scientists, is required.

The assistant professor’s duties will primarily include research, including obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication and research-based teaching with associated examination obligations within biophysics. To a limited extent this may also include performance of other duties.

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 jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/dokumenter-til-meritering/5a_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Assistant_professors.pdf

Further information on the Department is linked at www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/ Inquiries about the position can be made to Prof. Poul Henrik Damgaard, phdamg@nbi.ku.dk

The position is open from 1 December 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter and has a duration of 4 years.

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 Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

  • Curriculum vitae
  • 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 5 particularly relevant papers
The deadline for applications is 2 June 2024, 23:59 GMT+2.

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

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