Associate Professor in Radiography

Syddansk Universitet; Odense; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern Denmark in Odense seeks an Associate Professor with documented research and teaching experience in radiography, with a particular interest in ultrasound. The successful candidate will contribute to research across disciplines, supervise PhD students, and participate in educational administration within the Department of Clinical Research/OUH.

Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent, a proven publication record in international journals, and collaborative experience.

Qualifications

• PhD degree or equivalent postgraduate research qualifications.
• Publications in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Relevant clinical experience.
• Experience in educational administration.
• Successful track record in obtaining research funding.

Responsibilities

• Research, academic development and research training.
• Teaching, examinations, supervision and assessment activities.

Skills

Research experience

Teaching experience

Collaboration skills

Ultrasound radiography

Education

PhD degree or equivalent

Job description

The unit values researchers with diverse professional backgrounds and has approximately 20 affiliated members, including a professor, associate professors, PhD students, adjunct professors and others.

The unit has a well-established research environment and organises a number of regular activities and meetings throughout the year, including research retreats combining academic and social activities.

Research and Teaching Responsibilities

The position involves research, academic development, research training, teaching, including examinations, supervision and assessment activities.

Qualifications and Expectations

The Associate Professor must hold a primary position at UCL.

The successful applicant must have documented research and teaching experience within radiography and a particular interest in ultrasound.

Furthermore, strong collaborative skills are required in order to further develop research in radiography, both across disciplines and at national and international level. Having international research collaborators is considered an advantage but is not a requirement.

Joint Research Strategy for the Department of Clinical Research and OUH

The joint research strategy of the Department of Clinical Research and OUH sets the direction for our shared research activities in the coming years.

Based on the vision, “We conduct research together to create the patient care of the future,” particular emphasis is placed on:

Research across disciplines, with people at the centre

Strong research environments as a driving force for development

The research pathway from idea to impact

Further information about the joint research strategy is available on the SDU website .

Applicants Must Document

A PhD degree or equivalent postgraduate research qualifications

Relevant research experience documented through publications in international peer-reviewed journals

Relevant clinical experience

Relevant experience in educational administration

A successful track record in obtaining research funding

The Associate Professor will report to Head of Research Bo Mussmann on matters relating to the associate professorship.

Contact

For further information about the position, please contact Head of Research Bo Mussmann, Department of Clinical Research/OUH: Email: [e-mail] , Telephone: [phone]

01.11.2026 at 23:59 CET

Salary and terms of employment

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

The position as Associate Professor is placed within salary steps 4–8 of the state salary scale, depending on seniority. In addition, a centrally agreed associate professor allowance is paid, and further qualification- and function-related allowances may be negotiated.

The work location will be atKløvervænget 10, 2nd floor, 5000 Odense C, Denmark.

Application

Only applications written in English will be accepted for evaluation.

Your application must include the following as PDF files:

Please note that the application (the motivation letter) and CV must not exceed 10 MB in total).

degree certificates (including a Ph.D.-diploma)

a complete and numbered list of publications

6 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the candidate as most important for this position. Please note that a copy of each publication must be attached as a pdf file.

It is permitted to merge copies of the selected publications into a single PDF file

a teaching portfolio detailing the candidate’s prior teaching experience, teaching skills, and teaching philosophy

a research plan

a detailed description of research experience

an explanation of other qualifications relevant to the position

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

Incomplete applications regarding the above-mentioned requirements will not be assessed.

Assessment

Shortlisting will be used as part of the initial selection process.

Assessment of shortlisted applications will be done under the existing Appointment Order for universities. Shortlisted applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. The committee may request additional information, and, if so, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the necessary material.

When the assessment committee has submitted its report, the applicants will receive part of the evaluation that concerns themselves.

References will be obtained for the preferred candidate from their current and previous employers. Applicants invited for interview should expect to complete a work-related personality assessment.

The International Staff Office (ISO) at SDU provides a variety of services for new employees, guests and people who consider applying for a job at the University of Southern Denmark.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.