Assistant Professor (non-tenured) in Pharmaceutics at SDU in Odense

A position as non-tenured Assistant Professor in Pharmaceutics is available from 1 March 2026 until 28 February 2029 at the Department of Physics Chemistry and Pharmacy Faculty of Science SDU.

A candidate with experience within pharmaceutical sciences with special emphasis on drug formulation for parenteral formulations is prioritized and in particular suspensions for long acting injectables. It is furthermore expected that the successful candidate has a genuine interest in and experience with interdisciplinary research and is bridge-building between the relevant scientific disciplines at the department.

Tasks

• Establish highly impactful independent research in the field of pharmaceutics.
• Obtain external funding for independent research and collaborative research programs.
• Mentor undergraduate graduate and research students.
• Bridge-build between the various disciplines within the interdisciplinary Department of Physics Chemistry and Pharmacy.
• Initiate and participate in public media and local school outreach activities.
• Teach in educational programs at the department mainly within the pharmacy education.
• Participate in the daily operation administration and further development of the departments strategy and education programs.

Skills
An MSc in Pharmacy or equivalent and a PhD degree in a pharmaceutically relevant field are required for the position. It is expected that the successful candidate will bridge-build between the relevant scientific disciplines of interdisciplinary nature at the department and beyond. For non-Danish speaking applicants it is sought that teaching in Danish will be possible after two years of appointment.

Read more about our current research areas within Pharmacy:

• Drug transport and delivery: transporters: Department of Physics Chemistry and Pharmacy
  The Department of Physics Chemistry and Pharmacy offers a broad range of collaboration opportunities within research funding applications and teaching which are all essential tasks in the offered fellowship and provides a highly collaborative atmosphere with theorists and experimental scientists.

  Read more about the department: Contact: René Holm

  Application salary etc.
  Appointment to the position will be in accordance with the salary agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Please check links for more information onsalary(only available in Danish)and taxation.

  Applications will be assessed by an expert committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.

  The application must include the following:

  • A curriculum vitae
  • A full list of publications
  • Copy of PhD diploma
  • Copies of all publications on which the applicant wishes to be evaluated
  • A brief survey of the applicants most important research results and research plans for the next three years

  Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.
  Please note that applicants are expected to have completed their PhD.

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

  Applications must be submitted electronically using the link Apply now. Attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply for a position at SDUbefore you apply.

  Since not all members of the appointment committee are Danish-speaking it is recommended that your application is submitted in English.

  Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.