Assistant Professor in Immunometabolism with Research Focus on Cardiometabolic and Vascular Inflammation

The Research Unit of Cardiovascular and Renal Research at the Department of Molecular Medicine (IMM) SDU invites applications for a full-time 4-year faculty position as Assistant Professor in the field of immunometabolism focusing on cardiometabolic disease inflammatory mechanisms and vascular pathology. The position is available as soon as possible.

Researchers in the Cardiovascular and Renal Research Unit work within an international and collaborative environment where English is the preferred language at meetings and seminars. The successful candidate will be based in the brand new NytSUND building located between the university campus and Odense University Hospital. NytSUND offers modern laboratory spaces advanced imaging platforms and state-of-the-art animal facilities that support cutting-edge experimental research. More information about the department and its research units is available on the IMM website.

The assistant professor will be responsible for initiating supervising and publishing research within a group investigating immunometabolic mechanisms in cardiometabolic disease including atherosclerosis abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and metabolic liver dysfunction. This may involve murine models molecular and biochemical analyses flow cytometry primary cell culture imaging and bioinformatic addition to these research responsibilities the assistant professor will contribute to teaching activities within the Department of Molecular Medicine support coordination of relevant courses and undertake limited administrative duties.

Qualifications

We seek candidates who demonstrate:

• A PhD in biomedical sciences immunology vascular biology pharmacology molecular medicine biochemistry or a closely related field
• Experience in metabolic and inflammatory disease research (e.g. atherosclerosis liver disease AAA immunometabolism)
• Experience with animal models molecular or cellular techniques and/or multi-omics or bioinformatics approaches
• A documented ability to produce scientific publications relevant to the field
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in English
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively showing initiative and scientific curiosity

The appointment requires scientific qualifications at PhD level in accordance with the job structure for universities. The assistant professor will be expected to complete the higher education pedagogy course during the employment period.

Areas of responsibility

Research Responsibilities

Develop and conduct research in immunometabolism and cardiometabolic disease
Contribute to collaborative projects across IMM and with Odense University Hospital
Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at scientific meetings
Apply for external research funding
Contribute to assessment committees and other academic duties

Teaching Commitments

Deliver teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels within biomedicine molecular medicine and related areas
Contribute to course development and implementation
Supervise bachelor masters and PhD students
Participate in relevant departmental teaching and examination activities

The Research Environment (Workplace Description)

The Research Unit of Cardiovascular and Renal Research is part of the Department of Molecular Medicine (IMM) which hosts approximately 180 employees including 30 tenured researchers >40 PhD students and postdocs and >30 technical staff. IMM consists of six closely collaborating research units: Winsløw Anatomy Inflammation Genome Biology Cardiovascular & Renal Cancer and Neurobiology. The department collaborates extensively with Odense University Hospital and delivers teaching across Medicine Pharmacy Clinical Biomechanics Health Technology Audiologopedia and Biomedicine.

More information about the department and its research units is available on the IMM website.

Management

The Assistant Professor will report to the Head of Research of the Cardiovascular and Renal Research Unit Professor Per Svenningsen at

Contact information

Further information can be obtained by e-mail to Professor Daniel Ketelhuth ator to the Head of the Department of Molecular Medicine Prof. Per Svenningsen at

Application deadline

December 7 2025 at 23.59 hrs. CET

Salary and terms of employment

The successful applicant for the position will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

Application

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link Apply now - see below.

We strongly recommend that you readHow to apply for a position at SDUbefore you apply.

Only online applications written in English will be accepted for evaluation.

The application must contain (as pdf- or Word/docx- files):

• a motivation letter
• a detailed CV
• degree certificates (inclusive of Masters and PhD diploma)
• a complete and numbered list of publications
• 3 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the candidate as most important for this position.
• ateaching portfolio
• a research plan detailing the candidates ideas and plans for her/his future research work

Incomplete applications regarding the above-mentioned requirements will not be assessed.

Applications may be shortlisted.

Shortlisted applications will be assessed by an assessment committee.

Living and working in Denmark

Foreign applicants will be offeredDanish language trainingas part of the employment.

TheInternational Staff Office(ISO) at SDU provides a variety of services for new employees guests and people who consider applying for a job at the University of Southern Denmark.

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