Translational Molecular Neuropathology Professor — Part-Time

KU; København; Hybrid; DKK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Copenhagen invites applications for a part-time Professor of Translational Molecular Neuropathology. The externally funded position is fixed-term for five years and linked with a senior researcher post at Bispebjerg Frederiksberg Hospital, creating a strong cross-institutional research program.

Responsibilities include leading research on neurodegenerative diseases using molecular biology, teaching across levels, and guiding the Centre for Neuroscience and Stereology, while

Qualifications

• Document a high degree of original academic production at an international level.
• Manage research and other management functions, e.g. engage in the university’s external academic activities, as well as knowledge and technology transfer
• Provide research-based teaching
• The professor is also required to possess good interpersonal and communicative skills.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

University of Copenhagen invites applications for a part-time Professor of Translational Molecular Neuropathology. The externally funded position is fixed-term for five years and linked with a senior researcher post at Bispebjerg Frederiksberg Hospital, creating a strong cross-institutional research program.

Responsibilities include leading research on neurodegenerative diseases using molecular biology, teaching across levels, and guiding the Centre for Neuroscience and Stereology, while