3-year position as Assistant Professor in molecular parasitology and vector biology
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (SUND)
University of Copenhagen
The Section for Parasitology, Department of Veterinary and Animal Science (IVH), seeks to employ an assistant professor in molecular parasitology and experimental vector biology, with a special emphasis on modern molecular methods such as environmental DNA for early detection and monitoring of emerging parasitic and vector-borne diseases and vectors. These approaches should be combined with experimental and field-based approaches, to investigate impacts of climate change on the spread of parasites and vectors.
The applicant will be placed in the Parasites, Vectors and the Environment Research Group at the Section for Parasitology. The group hosts the Vector and Disease Ecology Platform that has a strong focus on green transition and sustainability and aims to strengthen Danish research and surveillance capacity within vector and vector-borne disease ecology. The Section also houses a Vector and Parasite Experimental Laboratory and the candidate will be expected to contribute to the further development of this infrastructure to perform climate warming experiments with a focus on African freshwater snails, mosquitoes and ticks. The candidate will also contribute to building the competences at the Department in relation to the Danish Veterinary Contingency work within the field of molecular parasitology and vector biology.
The assistant professor’s duties will primarily include research, including obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication and research-based teaching and supervision with associated examination obligations, at all levels within molecular parasitology and vector biology and ecology. 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 https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/dokumenter-til-meritering/5a_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Assistant_professors.pdf .
An applicant with the following merits and skills will be preferred:
- Solid background in molecular parasitology and vector-biology, including experience with fieldwork and experimental set-ups.
- Experience with environmental DNA analysis, incl. designing and validating eDNA assays.
- Experience in research-based teaching within parasitology and preferably passed ‘The Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Programme’ (adjunktpædagogikum) or similar.
- An interdisciplinary mindset and experience with collaborating in larger, international networks and projects.
The position is open from 1 September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
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 Finance 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.
- Curriculum vitae
- Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
- Research plan – description of current and future research plans (1-2 pages)
- If available, description and documentation of teaching and supervision experience and qualifications (1-2 pages) - 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
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/trial lectures is expected to be held in week 25.
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