Assistant Professor in vascular inflammation and proteomics at Department of Biomedical Sciences

Assistant Professor Position

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic Assistant Professor for a 3 year position, commencing 21st November 2026.

The position focuses on how the complement system changes with ageing in the vascular wall, with particular emphasis on proteomic changes in arteries in aged humans and rodents with and without hypertension. The successful candidate will develop an independent research profile while contributing to collaborative research and teaching in an interdisciplinary biomedical environment.

The place of employment is at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Panum Institute, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories, animal facilities and office space.

The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week. The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years. The starting date is 21st November 2026.

Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 42,100 DKK/approx. 5,600 EUR (August 2026 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 18,07% to your pension fund.

Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.

For further information please contact [email protected]

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).

Your online application must be submitted in English and must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position (2 pages max).
3. A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.
4. List of publications.

   Deadline for applications: 15 September 2026, 23.59pm CET

   We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.