Professor: Microbial Interactions in Plants & Environments

KU; København; Hybrid; DKK 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Copenhagen invites applications for a full Professor position in Microbial interactions in plant and environmental systems, affiliated with the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences on the Frederiksberg campus. The role includes leading research, securing external funding, and teaching at BSc and MSc levels, with expansion to a new MSc in Biosolutions in Kalundborg.

Responsibilities include own research, supervision, grant applications, and teaching; international

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of microbial ecology including microbial functioning under soil conditions and plant-microbe interactions.
• Internationally recognized position in the field and ability to contribute to new methodologies in microbial ecology.
• Drive research in model systems, soil health, and microbial functions related to climate-friendly agriculture.
• Experience in development and organization of BSc/MSc courses with pedagogical competence.
• Proven ability to obtain external research funding and manage grants.
• Strong track record of external/international collaborations and organizational contributions.
• Experience with outreach to public and stakeholders and societal impact.

Responsibilities

• Conduct own research and develop the field within microbial interactions in plant and environmental systems.
• Lead grant applications and research management, supervision and training of staff.
• Teach and supervise BSc and MSc projects, participate in examinations and develop courses.
• Contribute to teaching in Danish within 3–6 years and demonstrate teaching competencies.
• Drive development of new courses for MSc in Biosolutions and related programs.
• Foster international collaborations and effective organizational contributions.

Skills

Microbial ecology

Plant-microbe interactions

Research leadership

Teaching portfolio

Grant acquisition

Collaboration

Education

PhD in molecular biology / microbiology / biochemistry

Job description

The University of Copenhagen invites applications for a full Professor position in Microbial interactions in plant and environmental systems, affiliated with the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences on the Frederiksberg campus. The role includes leading research, securing external funding, and teaching at BSc and MSc levels, with expansion to a new MSc in Biosolutions in Kalundborg.

Responsibilities include own research, supervision, grant applications, and teaching; international