About the opportunity
The Department of Public Health at the University of Southern Denmark is seeking an Associate Professor to join the Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacy, and Environmental Medicine (CPPEM) unit. This is a 5-year, 20% part-time position starting February 1, 2027. The successful candidate will be affiliated with the pharmacoepidemiologic research group, which leverages Danish registries for large-scale population studies. Responsibilities include establishing an independent research area, attracting external funding, supervising students, and contributing to teaching across Medicine, Pharmacy, Chiropractor, and Biomedicine programs. The role also involves administrative duties and interdisciplinary collaboration. Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent research experience and possess fluent English skills.
Salary and benefits
- Employment in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC)
- Opportunity to lead an independent research area within a large, established research center
- Access to Danish national registries for pharmacoepidemiologic research
- Integration into a collaborative, interdisciplinary academic environment
Who can apply?
- PhD degree or equivalent research experience
- Proven ability to establish an independent research area
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Background in pharmacy or medicine
Required documents
- Motivation letter
- Detailed CV
- Degree certificates (including PhD diploma)
- Complete and numbered list of publications
- 10 most important scientific peer-reviewed publications (one file per publication)
- Teaching portfolio detailing experience, skills, and philosophy
- Research plan detailing future research ideas
When to apply
- Application deadline: November 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CET
How to apply
- Prepare all required documents in English as PDF or Word files
- Submit the application via the official online portal link provided on the job page
- Ensure each file attachment does not exceed 10 MB
Additional information
- The position is a 5-year, 20% part-time appointment
- Only online applications in English will be accepted
- Applications will be assessed by an expert committee
- References will be requested for the top candidate
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Researchers with a strong background in pharmacoepidemiology or clinical pharmacy who are looking to lead their own research group.
- Academics interested in leveraging Danish national health registries for large-scale population studies.
- Professionals seeking a flexible, part-time academic role that allows for balancing research with other professional or personal commitments.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a 20% part-time position, which may not be suitable for those seeking full-time employment.
- The role is a 5-year fixed-term appointment, requiring long-term planning for subsequent career steps.
- Applicants must be prepared to secure external research funding to support their research activities and staff.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position is ideal for an established or emerging researcher looking to build a specialized research profile within a world-class university environment. It offers a unique opportunity to integrate into the Danish research ecosystem, specifically utilizing its robust registry data, while maintaining the flexibility of a part-time academic appointment.
Our take
This role is highly suitable for researchers in clinical pharmacy or pharmacoepidemiology who are ready to lead their own research agenda and contribute to interdisciplinary teaching. It is less suitable for those seeking full-time academic positions or those who do not have a strong track record or plan for securing external research funding.
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