Assistant Professor (without tenure) in Coral Biophotonics

Department of Biology
Faculty of Science
University of Copenhagen

We are recruiting an assistant professor in coral biophotonics to work on project funded by the Villum Foundation, “CORALS – New strategies for harvesting solar energy using coral-inspired microgeometry”.

The position is open from 1 February 2024or as soon as possible thereafter, and is limited to a 2-year period.

The project work involves detailed studies of the optical properties of reef-building corals, which involve experimental measurements of coral structure and light fields (e.g. with fiber-optic microprobes, optical coherence tomography, CT scanning and hyperspectral imaging), as well as the development and application of numerical simulation tools to model radiative transfer in coral tissue and skeleton.

The candidate should thus have demonstrated experience with biophotonic studies of corals, both via experimental measurements of light fields and chemical parameters, as well as via experience with numerical modeling of radiative transfer in corals.

The projects encompasses a close collaboration with a project partner at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). The daily work place will be at the Marine Biology Section’s facilities in Helsingør, but periods of joint work at DTU are also planned.

The assistant professor’s duties will primarily include research, including obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication and some research-based teaching. To a limited extent this may also include performance of other duties.

Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, internationally competitive research. The ability to attract external funding will be considered together with outreach qualifications. Teaching qualifications are not mandatory but documented teaching qualifications and teaching experience will be considered.

Six overall criteria apply for assistant professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Furthermore, each candidate must be assessed according to the specific requirements stated in the job advertisement. Please read more at https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/dokumenter-til-meritering/5a_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Assistant_professors.pdf .

Further information on the Department is linked at https://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/ . Inquiries about the position can be made to Professor Michael Kühl, [email protected] .

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• If available, description and documentation of teaching and supervision experience and qualifications – please describe and document:
  • Experience with supervision of BSc and MSc students
  • Teaching experience
  • Formal pedagogical training
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 5 January 2024, 23:59 GMT +1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/ .

Interviews will be held on 15 January 2024.

Part of the International Alliance of 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.