Tenure-Track: Marine Animal Functional Biology & Ecology

KU - SCIENCE BIO - BRIC; København; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Copenhagen invites applications for a Tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in functional biology and ecology of marine animals. The position is based in Helsingør with access to state-of-the-art laboratories and the Ophelia research vessel.

The successful candidate will lead an externally funded research program, collaborate across campuses, and contribute to teaching in the biology curriculum at BSc/MSc levels.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to conduct independent, hypothesis-driven research at an international level.
• Ability to teach animal science and ecology in BSc/MSc programs and develop new courses.
• Willingness to lead and develop externally funded research programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and secure third-party funding for research initiatives.
• Teach and supervise undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students; contribute to curriculum.
• Disseminate research findings to the public and broader scientific community.
• Participate in departmental committees and other academic tasks.

Skills

Marine biology

Ecology

Teaching

Grant writing

Education

PhD in biology

Tools

Respirometry

Electrophysiology

Bioimaging

Job description

University of Copenhagen invites applications for a Tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in functional biology and ecology of marine animals. The position is based in Helsingør with access to state-of-the-art laboratories and the Ophelia research vessel.

The successful candidate will lead an externally funded research program, collaborate across campuses, and contribute to teaching in the biology curriculum at BSc/MSc levels.