Clinical Professor in anatomy and pathology at Esbjerg and Grindsted Hospital (combined position)

Clinical Professor in anatomy and pathology (combined position)

A combined position as clinical professor (50%) and as consultant (50%) is vacant at theDepartment of Regional Health ResearchFaculty of Health SciencesUniversity of Southern Denmark (SDU)and at The Unit for Anatomic Pathology Department of Clinical Diagnostics University Hospital of Southern Denmark in Esbjerg respectively. The position is for a five-year period

The academic position
The clinical professor will be appointed at the Department of Regional Health Research Faculty of Health Sciences SDU. The position will be within Anatomy and pathologic anatomy at the research unit of pathology Esbjerg Grindsted University Hospital. Research focus areas could include but are not limited to neuropathology including biological psychiatry and neurodegenerative diseases gastrointestinal pathology both neoplastic and non-neoplastic and molecular pathology. Trans-sectional research and collaboration is expected. Teaching will be in anatomy and pathology with a focus on gross anatomy.

Areas of responsibility
The clinical professor will be responsible for neuropathology and anatomic pathology research. The clinical professor will also be responsible for developing new strategies for collaboration with other key stakeholders in the areas of personalised medicine within gastrointestinal pathology and cancer prediction by molecular pathology.
Additionally the clinical professor should teach and mentor post-docs PhD-students and undergraduate students as well as maintain and develop national and international contacts and secure external funding. Teaching assignments include carrying the responsibility for establishing courses in gross anatomy at the undergraduate medical school at University of Southern Denmark-. Participation in assessment work is part of the position. Moreover profiling this research area in the public eye will be an important task.

Research activity network and collaboration
The clinical professor is expected to increase research activity at the research unit of pathology and to expand collaboration with other researchers at hospitals in the region of Southern Denmark at SDU the rest of Denmark and abroad.

The clinical position
The clinician will be appointed as consultant at The Unit for Anatomic Pathology Department of Clinical Diagnostics University Hospital of Southern Denmark in consultant must fulfil the requirements and responsibilities of a consultant in a department of Anatomic Pathology including the fields of gastrointestinal and soft tissue pathology. The clinical position includes the responsibility for postgraduate training of Speciality Trainees in the department.

Qualifications
The successful applicant has a PhD or equivalent post-graduate research qualification and must be qualified as a consultant in Anatomic Pathology and Cytology. Additionally the applicant must have substantial skills in both clinical aspects and research within the field of Pathology. Extensive experience in university teaching and a completed university Lecturer Training Programme is required or should be obtained within the first year of employment. The preferred candidate has demonstrated skills and scientific achievements within the area of pathology research and university teaching is able to motivate supervise and has proven research and teaching management skills good interpersonal skills and has visions of how to further strengthen TheDepartment of Clinical language skills are not required initially but must be mastered atproficiency level C1 at theCommon European Framework of References for Languageswithin the first 2 years of employment.

Employers
The University Hospital of Southern Denmark in Esbjerg is a cornerstone of healthcare in Southern Denmark renowned for its unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care and medical education. As a newly designated university hospital it serves as a dynamic center for innovative medical research and clinical expertise with a specialized focus on obesity and its related comorbidities through the South Danish Overweight Initiative (SDOI). We place a strong emphasis on the well-being of our staff championing a culture of compassion as we recognize our employees as our most valuable asset. Our commitment to continuous learning spans all stages of medical careers from medical students to seasoned consultants fostering an environment of professional growth and development. With a strategic focus on internationalization we aim to maintain a global outlook actively seeking diverse talents and promoting international collaborations to enhance our research clinical practices and educational programs.

The Department of Regional Health Research supports research in relation to the person as a whole the good life and the more common diseases makes out a platform for scientists and educators and builds a bridge between University of Southern Denmark TheRegion of Southern DenmarkRegion Zealand the hospitals in the two regions and the patient. The department focuses on the continuity of patient care across sectors hospitals and specialist fields.

Reference
The clinical professor will refer to Head ofTheDepartment of Clinical Diagnostics Claudia Stahlberg Bode in matters concerning the clinical part of the job and to Head of the Department of Regional Health Research Jakob Grauslund in matters regarding the professorship.

Contact information

• Coordinative Head of research Esbjerg University Hospital/University of Southern Denmark Torben Knudsen;/45 .
• Head of the Department of Regional Health ResearchJakob Grauslund;/45
• Head of Clinical Diagnostic Department Esbjerg University Hospital Claudia Stahlberg Bode;/45.

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

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

Applications including the required attachments must be sent via the below-mentioned link Apply online. Only online applications will be accepted. Attached files must be Adobe PDF or Word format. Each field in the application form can contain up to max. 10 MB.

Only applications written in English will be accepted for evaluation.

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

• an application
• a detailed CV
• degree certificates (inclusive of Ph.D.-diploma or equivalent)
• a complete and numbered list of publications
• 10 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the candidate as most important for this position. Please notice that one pdf- or docx- file must be attached for each publication
• ateaching portfoliodetailing the candidates prior teaching experience teaching skills and teaching philosophy
• track record in obtaining research funding
• national and international research collaboration and collaborations with researchers in other disciplines and sectors
• as to the post as consultant: information on the applicants own skills as concerns

1. the seven roles of the physician inclusive of supporting evidence

• a research plan detailing the candidates ideas and plans for her/his future research

1. work

Please note that all the above-mentioned information must be included in the application. Incomplete applications with regards to the above-mentioned requirements will not be assessed.

Applications may be shortlisted.

Applicants selected for interview may be asked to undergo a personality test which is specifically targeted work-related matters.

Further to the employment interview and by agreement with the applicant references will be obtained for the applicant who is the first choice for the position - from the applicants most recent employer and from previous employers as required.

Further particulars concerning the application please see the link below.

Gender equalityhealth safety and emergency management are given high priority at SDU and the Department of Regional Health Research.

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

Living and working in Denmark

Foreign applicants will be offeredDanish language training as 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. Among other things the staff answers questions concerningsalarytaxationhousingandaccompanying family. For further information on what it is like working at SDU please read 10 good reasons why you should choose information about working in Denmark can be found atWork in Denmark.

Location:Esbjerg

Further details
Read theGuideline for applicants.