Professor of Translational molecular neuropathology (Part-time, fixed-term 5 Years)

Københavns Universitet; København; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Copenhagen invites applications for a Professor of Translational Molecular Neuropathology (part-time, fixed-term 5 years). The externally funded role combines with a senior researcher position at the Department of Neurology, Copenhagen University Hospital – Bispebjerg Frederiksberg.

The appointee must be eligible for both positions and will lead research initiatives, teach across levels, and guide the Centre for Neuroscience and Stereology while engaging with public discourse.

Qualifications

• Document a high degree of original academic production at an international level.
• Manage research and external academic activities and knowledge transfer.
• Provide research-based teaching.
• Good interpersonal and communicative skills.

Responsibilities

• Research in brain studies using molecular biology approaches for neurodegenerative diseases.
• Teaching at pre- and post-graduate levels in neuroscience/medicine.
• Lead the Centre for Neuroscience and Stereology; oversee the Bispebjerg Brain Bank.
• Share knowledge with society and participate in public debate.
• Conduct academic assessments.

Skills

Academic output

Research management

Teaching

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s + PhD

Job description

Professor of Translational molecular neuropathology (Part-time, fixed-term 5 Years)

Professor of Translational molecular neuropathology(Part-time, fixed-term 5 Years )

Department of Clinical Medicine

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

University of Copenhagen

The University seeks to appoint a professor of Translational molecular neuropathology (part-time), to commence as soon as possible. The externally funded professorship is combined with a position as senior researcher at the Department of Neurology at Copenhagen University Hospital – Bispebjerg Frederiksberg in the Capital Region.

It is a requirement for appointment that the applicant is accepted for both the professorship and the position as senior researcher. In order to be considered for the position, the applicant must send two applications: one to the Faculty (the professorship) and one to the hospital (the position as senior researcher) cf. the simultaneously advertised position. This also applies to applicants who are already employed at the hospital. Please find the advertisement for the position as senior researcher here.

Job description

In the consideration of applications for the professorship, the main emphasis will be on the applicant's ability to document a high level of original scientific work at an international level within the area of Neurology.

• Research, including publication/academic dissemination - The research area includes human brain studies by molecular biology approaches for assessing the neuropathological and underlying physiological factors behind neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson Disease and Atypical parkinsonism disorders as well as the establishment of new methodological approaches, preclinical models, and biomarker assays.
• Research-based teaching, including associated examination – The teaching will include both pre- and post-graduate activities for neuroscience students, medical doctors and biomedicine students.
• Research leadership, including guidance and supervision of researchers – Also, the professor will assume responsibility and lead the Centre for Neuroscience and Stereology, conduct independent preclinical research, oversee and further develop the Bispebjerg Brain Bank by promoting research utilizing this unique resource
• Obligation to share knowledge with the rest of society, including participation in public debate
• Academic assessments

Required qualifications

To be qualified for a professorship, you will be assessed according to these five overall criteria for recognising merit at the University of Copenhagen: Research, Teaching, Innovation & Societal impact, Organizational contribution, and Leadership. Applicants are encouraged to read the University of Copenhagen's Guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact. Find information about each criterion .

Applicants are encouraged to read the University of Copenhagen's Guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact here ”.

• Document a high degree of original academic production at an international level, includingconsiderable contributions to the development of the academic discipline
• Manage research and other management functions, e.g. engage in the university’s externalacademic activities, as well as knowledge and technology transfer
• Provide research-based teaching

The professor is also required to possess good interpersonal and communicative skills.

Terms of employment

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 5 years. Extension is possible if the employedcandidate performs well in the position.

The average weekly working hours are approximately 11 hours per week.

Salary and other terms and conditions of appointment are set in accordance with the Agreement betweenthe Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevantprofessional organisations.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

This form of employment shall remain in effect until, pursuant to the applicable Job structure for Aacademic Staff, the appointment of non-medical professionals as Clinical Professors becomes possible and an agreement on salary and employment terms for such positions has been concluded with the relevant professional organisations. Upon fulfilment of these conditions, the employment shall be converted to an appointment as Clinical Professor, in accordance with the description set out below.

Questions

For further information please contact the Head of Department Nicolai Albrechtsen [e-mail].

Application

• Application (Including motivations for applying for this position (Maximum 2 pages))
• Curriculum vitae (Including information about external funding)
• Diplomas (Master’s and PhD and other relevant certificates)
• Uploads of maximum 10 publications to be considered in the assessment
• Self-declaration form ( Template under ‘Nyttige links’ - Upload the completed and mandatory form as “Other relevant material”)

The closing date for applications is 23.59 p.m. CET, Sunday, 18 October 2026.

Interviews for this position will most likely be held on 8 March 2027.

Part of the InternationalAllianceof Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.

Info

Employment start:Start as soon as possible

Working hours: Part time

Department/Location: Department of Clinical Medicine

Contact: University of Copenhagen
[e-mail]