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Job

Professor of Cardio-Metabolic Health and Disease

Organization

University of Copenhagen Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Copenhagen, Denmark

Scientific focus area

Epidemiology, Genetics and Genomics, Clinical Research

The University of Copenhagen is seeking to appoint up to three Group Leaders in Cardiometabolic Health and Disease, at the Associate Professor or Professor level, to the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research. Preference will be given to applicants with a background in human genomics, molecular epidemiology, type 2 diabetes and cardio-metabolic disease precision-medicine, and/or cardio-metabolic health and disease molecular research.

About the position

Prospective applicants will lead an independent research group and be expected to conduct research aligned with the CBMR strategy. The Associate Professor’s or Professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:

  • Research, including publication/academic dissemination, in close collaboration with other research groups within CBMR
  • Research-based teaching, including associated examination
  • Research leadership, including the guidance and supervision of other researchers
  • Sharing knowledge with the rest of society, including participation in public debate
  • Academic assessments

The CBMR's 23 Research Groups receive core funding to support their research activities. Group Leaders are also expected to secure their own external financing. Many CBMR Group Leaders have secured prestigious grants from the European Research Council, National Institutes of Health, and the Independent Research Fund Denmark, amongst others.

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What you'll need to apply

Applications must be submit the following documents in English:

  • An Application, including your motivation for applying for this position (Max 2 pages)
  • A current Curriculum vitae (Including external funding)
  • Copy of Diplomas (Master’s, PhD, or relevant certificates)
  • A complete list of publications (Max 10)
  • A Research plan (3-5 pages)
  • A Teaching plan
  • A Teaching portfolio

Please note the level of appointment sought. Applicants will be assessed for the associate professor position if they are found to not qualified for the professor position. Applicants will be assessed on the advice of our Appointments Committee after the expiry of the deadline below. All applicants will then be immediately notified whether their application has passed assessment. Once notified, our Dean will then appoint an expert assessment committee to assess the selected applicants for their specific post. Selected applicants will be notified of the composition of their review committee Each applicant will have the opportunity to comment on their application. You can read about our recruitment process at university's Job Portal: https://employment.ku.dk/

Applicants will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation. Each applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March, 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities. The University of Copenhagen encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position. Only online applications will be accepted.

The closing date for applications is 23.59 CEST, 19 April, 2026. Interviews for this position are likely to be held on 10. August 2026.

Contact name

Executive Director Professor Juleen Zierath

Contact email

[email protected]

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Qualifications

Qualification for an Associate Professor or Professor position is assessed according to the University of Copenhagen’s standards in Research, Teaching, Societal Impact, Organizational Contribution, External Funding, and Leadership. Furthermore, each applicant must be able to demonstrate:

  • Research qualification as demonstrated through satisfactory employment as an assistant professor/postdoc.
  • Teaching experience and pedagogical competencies.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • An Outstanding research and publication record.
  • The ability to attract research funding.
  • The ability to work collaboratively with other scientists
  • Scholarly qualities necessarily to supervise graduate students.

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