Professor in Translational Cancer Research

University Of Southern Denmark

Job Location:

Odense - Denmark

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Cancer Research Unit Department of Molecular Medicine SDU invites applications for a part-time position as professor (10% time) in Translational Cancer Research including cancer immunology biology or genomics. The position is vacant from June 1 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter and will run for 3 years.

We seek individuals who have research expertise that complement existing focus areas of the department.

Major research areas of the Cancer Research Unit are cancer biology cancer immunobiology and immunotherapy animal models of cancer personalized medicine drug resistance mechanism and liquid biopsy.

Research profile and tasks

The main task of the candidate will be to establish lines of research that strengthen translational and integrative approaches at the molecular and mechanistic levels in the study of cancer within our department. Close collaborations will be expected within the research unit and research units within the Department of Clinical Research and Odense University Hospital (OUH).

OUH is the main hospital in the region (population of 1.2 million) responsible for diagnoses and treatments within all specialities. Establishment of strong international collaborations of benefit to the department will be expected as well.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a . in biology pharmacology or biomedicine or related sciences or an equivalent M.D.

In addition successful candidates must hold a PhD degree and must have proven postdoctoral training.

The successful candidate must have demonstrated significant research experience through publications. Special consideration will be given to candidates demonstrating a strong background in any of the above-mentioned themes by publications in respected peer-review scientific journals.

Teaching commitments

The successful applicant will teach cancer biology and/or oncology to medical BSc and MSc students at courses provided by the Faculty of Health Sciences. The candidate will be expected to participate in mentoring graduate and PhD students pursuing their Masters degree or PhD.

Further information and contact

For further information please contact professor Henrik Ditzel

Application deadline

February 8 2026at 2359 hrs. CET

Employment conditions

The successful applicant 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.

Attached files must be in Adobe PDF format.

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

The application must include (as PDF files) (please note that the application (the motivation letter) and CV must not exceed 10 MB in total):

A motivation letter
A detailed CV including personal contact information
A complete and numbered list of publications
Degree certificates (including documentation of Masters and PhD degree)
10 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the candidate as most important for this position.
ateaching portfoliodetailing the candidates prior teaching experience teaching skills and teaching philosophy
a research plan detailing the candidates ideas and plans for her/his future research work

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Please note that all the above-mentioned information must be included in the application.

Incomplete applications will not be assessed.

Applications may be shortlisted.

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 about working in Denmark (Danish rules and guidelines)here

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

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DescriptionThe Cancer Research Unit Department of Molecular Medicine SDU invites applications for a part-time position as professor (10% time) in Translational Cancer Research including cancer immunology biology or genomics. The position is vacant from June 1 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter a...