Assistant Professor of Large Animal Translational Cardiology at Department

at  Kbenhavns Universitet

We are looking for one or two highly motivated and dynamic assistant professor(s) for a four-year position to commence 1 May 2025.
The position(s) covers research within large animal translational cardiology with strong collaborations between basic scientists and human clinicians. A minor teaching commitment for veterinary students is also expected.
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences contributes – through education, research and dissemination within the field of veterinary clinical sciences – to the training and education of veterinarians in Denmark and to advancing evidence-based veterinary clinical practice. The department has a staff of approximately 275 employees, 40 of which are faculty members and the remaining clinical hospital staff including veterinarians, veterinary technicians, animal caretakers, laboratory technicians and other other staff.
The department hosts strong and internationally recognized research groups in veterinary clinical and translational sciences. Based on these, we want to set a new standard for cross-disciplinary and translational research, education and innovation within animal health and disease.
It is our ambition to be among the best public workplaces in Denmark. The culture of the department is typical Scandinavian: a flat organizational structure with a tradition for close collaboration on all levels, where employees can expect openness, mutual respect, and sharing of ideas, resources, and competencies.
Further information about the University of Copenhagen and Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences can be found at ikv.ku.dk.

PROFILE

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. Find information about each criterion here.
Furthermore, we are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following skills and experience:

Essential experience and skills:

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree
• Danish veterinary authorization (or eligibility to obtain one)
• A PhD degree (or equivalent) in large animal cardiology
• FELASA ABD certification
• Proven experience in large animal cardiology and research techniques relevant for the area
• You have pre- and postgraduate teaching experience within large animal medicine
• Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• Danish or Scandinavian language, or the ability to learn Danish within a few years

• Research in cardiovascular diseases, in particular atrial fibrillation
• Scientific publication and dissemination
• Application for external funding
• Knowledge-sharing with society
• Teaching and supervising veterinary studentsCompletion of a pedagogical training program for assistant professor