Researcher in Humanistic Values related to Animal Research

The cross-faculty Centre for Science and Faith at University of Copenhagen invites applications for a two-year position as researcher from 15 August 2026 or after agreement. This research centre functions across the Faculties of Health and Medical Sciences, Natural Science and Theology at University of Copenhagen (https://teol.ku.dk/Forskning/afd/center-for-videnskab-og-tro/). The researcher will join a multidisciplinary team working on translational animal models at the Section of Biomedicine. The position will study humanistic values related to use of animals for the generation of biomedical knowledge, in part related to the MEVIN project, sponsored by the NOVO Nordic Foundation 2026-30. In this project, animal models are used to generate knowledge relevant for diseased newborn infants.

The researcher’s duties will primarily include research, including obligations with regards to publication and scientific communication. A candidate in biomedicine, or a related field, with cross-disciplinary experience from humanistic research (e.g. anthropology, philosophy, theology), is preferred. The researcher’s duties will primarily include research, including obligations with regards to publication and scientific communication. To a limited degree, the position may also include other duties, including administration and teaching. Participation in formal pedagogical training program for assistant professors is expected.

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. A candidate with a strong cross-disciplinary scientific profile, from biomedicine to humanities, are preferred.

General criteria apply to the appointment of Researcher at the University of Copenhagen. The criteria (research, teaching, Innovation & societal impact, organisational contribution and leadership) are considered as a framework for an overall assessment of the applicant. In addition, each applicant will be assessed according to the specific requirements listed in this advertisement.

Applicants are encouraged to read the University of Copenhagen's guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact here Guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact for applicants and assessors

Further information on the Department can be found on the https://ivh.ku.dk/.

Inquiries about the position can be made to can be made to Professor Per Torp Sangild (pts@sund.ku.dk), Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.

The employment as Researcher is a fixed-term, 37 years per week position for 2 years. The position is open from 15 august 2026 or after agreement.

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
• Complete publication list
• 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
• Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 7 June 2026, 23:59 GMT +2.

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

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

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

Interviews/trial lectures are expected to be held in June or August 2026.

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.