Assistant or Associate Professor in Translational Pharmacology

A position as Assistant Professor (three years) or Associate Professor (five years) (100% time) is vacant as soon as possible at the Research Unit Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Environmental Medicine (CPPEM), Department of Public Health, SDU.
A position as Assistant Professor (three years) or Associate Professor (five years) (100% time) is vacant at the Research Unit Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Environmental Medicine (CPPEM), Department of Public Health, SDU.

The academic position
We are looking for an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor to be part of the Translational Pharmacology group at the research unit.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Cell-based in vitro research within pharmacology, and preferably experience with CRISPRi, RNA sequencing, proteomics, and/or bioinformatic handling of biomedical data
• Translation of preclinical data into human relevance in collaboration with the research unit
• Supervision of pre- and post-graduate students
• Teaching of pharmacology-related subjects and managing courses at programs for pharmacy, biomedicine, and medicine

This is an opportunity to be part of a highly translational research group within pharmacology. We utilize induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) to study drug effects and toxicity using state-of-the-art methodology and bridge to clinical relevance through clinical studies in patients or healthy volunteers.

Expectations of qualifications
We are looking for an individual with a relevant pharmacological background, a PhD, and relevant experience as a postdoc.

We are an international research unit and communicate primarily in English and thus are looking for someone fluent in both written and oral communication in English.

Experience with any of the abovementioned responsibilities is an advantage but not a requirement if the candidate is motivated to learn.

The research unit
The position is located within CPPEM, which is a highly motivated research unit that performs research within pharmacology and environmental medicine. The research areas of CPPEM span from pharmacoepidemiology to clinical studies and cell-based basic pharmacology and environmental medicine. Collectively, CPPEM has a strong background in exposure to environmental chemicals, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacogenetics, pharmacokinetics, drug-drug interactions and therapeutic drug monitoring. Specifically, the pharmacoepidemiological research group utilizes the world-class Danish registries as well as international data sources to assess pharmacological questions in large populations. The translational pharmacology group aims to understand variability in drug toxicity, drug metabolism and drug transport. Examples of this include cell-based models such as induced-pluripotent stem cells, primary human hepatocytes and clinical studies. The environmental medicine group study the impact of early life exposures to environmental chemicals. In particularly per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is a focus area, with studies of the adverse health effects of exposure, biomonitoring and advising national and international authorities. The analytical chemistry laboratory unit specializes in quantitative analysis of pharmaceuticals and environmental chemicals in various matrices.

We offer an attractive and inspiring working environment with dedicated and highly skilled people. As a department, we value having a pleasant and informal working environment across all job functions at the department. Further, attracting and training excellent young researchers is a priority, including internal training in not only methodology but also ‘soft skills’ covering topics such as dissemination, work planning, collaboration, work/life balance etc. You will in your daily work refer to Professor Tore B. Stage, but you will be expected to contribute to the whole research unit

Further information
Further information about the position can be obtained from the Head of Research Tore B. Stage (tstage@health.sdu.dk; +45 65503678)

Application deadline
May 15, 2025, at 23.59 hrs. (CEST).

Salary and terms of employment

The applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

Application
Applications must be submitted electronically using the link “Apply now” - see below. Interviews can be performed online if needed.

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Only applications written in English will be accepted for evaluation.

The application must include (as PDF files) (please note that the application (the motivation letter) and CV must not exceed 10 MB in total):

• a motivation letter
• a detailed CV
• degree certificates (inclusive of PhD-diploma)
• a complete and numbered list of publications
• 3 (assistant professor) or 6 (associate professor) scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the candidate as most important for this position.
• a teaching portfolio detailing the candidate’s prior teaching experience, teaching skills, and teaching philosophy
• a research plan detailing the candidate’s ideas and plans for her/his future research work
• An explanation other qualification relevant to the post

Please note that all the above-mentioned information must be included in the application.

Incomplete applications with regards to the above-mentioned requirements will not be assessed.

Applications may be shortlisted.

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Living and working in Denmark
Foreign applicants will be offered Danish language training as part of the employment.

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Placering: Odense, Denmark