At the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Health Science and Technology a position as Associate Professor in Itch Neruroplasticy is open for appointment from March 15, 2025 or soon hereafter.
This is a 2-year temporary position ending March 14, 2027. Further, it is a part-time position with a workload corresponding to 80% of a full-time equivalent.
At Department of Health Science and Technology we conduct research, teaching and innovation within engineering, biomedicine, sports science, public health, neuroscience, psychology, and physiotherapy to develop sustainable technological solutions. Our mission is to contribute to increased quality of life for the benefit of the individual human being and society.
We take active part in implementing the 2030 vision of the Faculty of Medicine: to become leading within digital health and well-known for doctors and engineers finding solutions together. Our mission is to drive positive societal impact through cutting-edge research and innovation, with a strong focus on digital health. We are dedicated to addressing four grand challenges that shape our vision for a healthier and more sustainable future.
We educate bachelors and Masters of Science within biomedical engineering, medicine, medicine with industrial specialization, biomedical engineering, sports science, public health, and clinical health and technology. Our graduates contribute to setting the agenda for future needs and solutions for increased public health and implementation of new health knowledge and technologies.
Currently, our department has approximately 280 employees, 100 Ph.D.-students enrolled in the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology, and 1,500 students in our bachelors and master’s programs. We hold state of the art research and teaching facilities
You can read more about our department at our website.

JOBBESKRIVELSE

• Requirements for research profile, including e.g., a specific background or degree(e.g., a master’s degree within a scientific discipline and a Ph.D.-research area within a specific scientific discipline.Seeking experimental/clinical researchers with a Ph.D. in the field of itch and neuroplasticy. Experience in human experimental itch studies are needed.
• Specific tasks or research areas to which the candidate is expected to contribute.To lead the group in human, experimental and clinical itch research and ensure integration of the field into educational activities(student projects, lecturing, courses). The position in addition should develop the field of clinical trials in human experimental itch research.
• Specific areas of teaching to which the candidate is expected to contribute.Contribute to the bachelor and master educations in MEDIS and MEDICINE and supervise student groups and case education.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The level of qualification for Associate Professors shall correspond to the level, which can be achieved on the basis of the appointment as Assistant Professor, but may be achievable in other ways. The appointment presupposes that the applicant can demonstrate original scientific production at an international level as well as documented teaching qualifications. Appointment to the position requires that both research and teaching qualifications are at the requested level. The two qualifications will be given equal and principal priority in the overall assessment.
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