The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Design at the University of Copenhagen seeks to appoint two new group leaders in de novo protein design from 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. These positions will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level and associated with the Department of Biology (Faculty of Science) or the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology (Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences).

About the Center
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Design (CPD) is a new initiative that spans the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. The aim of the centre is to accelerate protein design by gaining a deeper understanding of sequence-to-structure/function relationships in proteins, and by developing methods to programme these into functional, designed proteins.

CPD research is broad and not prescriptive, covering both fundamental and applied de novo protein design. Our three themes are:

• Programmable De Novo Protein Design, aimed at improving methods for protein design by combining rational, physics-based, and AI-based approaches
• Contextualised Protein Design, that is, designing proteins that are fit for purpose such as working directly and optimally in cells, chemical reactors, etc; and
• Biodesign for Sustainability and Healthcare, for instance working with biotech and industry to deliver synthetic proteins to address real-world challenges and needs.

The centre will train the next generation of protein scientists for careers in protein design and engineering, and it will apply protein-design methods to a diverse array of fundamental and real-world challenges. The CPD is funded by a 700M DKK (94M EUR) grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation initially for 7 years, from August 2025. It is housed in a completely new, purpose-built space with excellent facilities for computational and experimental protein design.  For further information on the CPD, see our web page.

Job description
The successful candidates will have strong backgrounds in computational and/or experimental de novo protein design, and an ambitious research and teaching plan in protein design that aligns both with the CPD mission and the teaching and research of one of the host departments. Because the CPD is a highly integrated, open, and collaborative environment, we aim to appoint new assistant or associate professors with strong skills in and a demonstrated record of collaboration and community engagement. Specifically, the new group leaders will be expected to contribute to the development of the centre, mentoring its students and junior researchers, and fostering an innovative and inclusive academic environment. We welcome applicants who show a commitment to diversity, knowledge transfer, interdisciplinary collaboration, and public engagement, and who would contribute to these wider remits of the CPD mission and those of the host department to achieve societal impact of their research.

The CPD will support several core PhD student/postdoctoral positions for each assistant/associate professor appointment, along with running and travel costs, and access to excellent CPD facilities for computational and experimental protein design.  The new assistant/associate professors will be expected to raise external funds to grow their groups.

The responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• Research, including publication and academic dissemination
• Research leadership, including guidance and supervision of students and researchers
• Fundraising to establish strong research programmes and lead interdisciplinary research projects
• Research-based teaching at all levels, including associated examination
• Sharing knowledge with the wider scientific and non-scientific communities, including participation in public debates
• Contributing actively to the management and development of the CPD through internal roles and responsibilities
• Integrating the CPD into the wider University of Copenhagen and regional ecosystems
• Contributing to broader academic assessments and endeavours

Required qualifications
Applicants should have a strong track record in one or both of computational and experimental de novo protein design. We do not have any specific research topics or interests in mind for these positions – we are looking for exceptional individuals with energy and ambition to help build and advance research in the CPD at this early and formative stage.  However, alignment with one or more of the CPD’s research themes outlined above will be essential.

Applicants should be able to teach topics broadly across protein science, biochemistry, pharmacology, structural biology, or related subjects on the BSc, MSc, and PhD programmes in one of the two host departments, and are expected to contribute to the development of new courses incorporating protein design. In addition, a clear and structured plan for internal and external collaborations will be considered favourably.

Tenure-track assistant professor.
Assessment of applicants for the tenure-track assistant professorship 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.

Associate professor
Assessment of applicants for the associate professorship will primarily consider their level of documented, original scientific production at an international level, including contributions to developments in their field, as well as their documented teaching qualifications. Managerial and out-reach qualifications of applicants including ability to attract external funding will also be considered.

University of Copenhagen’s criteria for recognising merit
General criteria apply to the appointment of assistant professor / associate professor at the University of Copenhagen. The criteria (research, teaching, Innovation & societal impact, organizational 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.

Please read more here

For tenure-track assistant professors: https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-meritering-maj-2026/5a_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Assistant_professors.pdf

For associate professors: https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-meritering-maj-2026/5b_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Associate_professors.pdf

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

Furthermore, applicants at the tenure-track assistant professor level must be able to document:

• A positive publication trajectory in high-level, international, peer-reviewed ISI journals
• Experience with personal research grants or participation (by name) in major grants
• Research plans and publication records that demonstrate clear potential for attracting external funding
• Strong commitment to the development of innovative and student-centred research-based teaching. Documented university-level teaching experience would be an advantage.
• If they do not hold formal pedagogical qualifications, the successful candidates must complete training equivalent to the University of Copenhagen’s Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Program for Assistant Professors

Furthermore, applicants at the associate professor level must be able to document:

• A substantial publication record in high-level, international, peer-reviewed ISI journals
• A proven track record of securing major external research funding
• Documented university-level experience in delivering high-quality undergraduate/graduate teaching, with the ability to explain and reflect on one’s own teaching practices
• Formal pedagogical training or supervision equivalent to the University of Copenhagen’s teacher training program
• Strong commitment to the development of innovative and student-centred research-based teaching
• Managerial and outreach qualifications and experience

For either position, applicants are also required to possess good interpersonal and communication skills.

The tenure-track assistant programme
The tenure-track programme is a career programme and an assigned mentor will provide the tenure-track assistant professors with guidance related to career development, other academic topics and administrative procedures.

Performance of the tenure-track assistant professor will be followed via internal yearly evaluations and a mid-term and final international evaluation by an assessment committee. If the ‘final appraisal’ is positive you will be promoted as associate professor. Performance and progression towards the criteria below will be evaluated with due consideration of differences between research fields.

After a 6-year tenure-track period tenure-track assistant professors are expected to meet the criteria for appointment of associate professors at the University of Copenhagen.

Terms of employment
The position is open from 1 February 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment according to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

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

Questions
For further information, please contact the Director of the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Design Prof. Dek Woolfson, d.n.woolfson@bio.ku.dk; Head of the Department of Drug Design and Pharmocology,  Prof. Dan Stærk, ds@sund.ku.dk; or Head of the Department of Biology, Prof. Niels Kroer, nk@bio.ku.dk. For general enquiries, please contact the CPD PA, Michala Yun-Joo Schlichtkrull or the CPD Scientific Manager, Dr. Gretchen Repasky, via cpd@ku.dk.

For information about the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Design, please visit cpd.ku.dk. For information about the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology and the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (SUND), see www.drug.ku.dk and https://sund.ku.dk/. For information about the Department of Biology and the Faculty of Science, see https://www1.bio.ku.dk/english/ and https://science.ku.dk/english/.

Applicants from abroad, please find useful information from the International Staff Mobility unit at: https://www.ism.ku.dk/.

The CPD is located at Nørre Campus in the Copenhagen district of Østerbro. It can be reached in 10 minutes by public transportation from one of the city’s central transportation hubs, Nørreport station; however, most staff choose to cycle to work. Copenhagen, Denmark, is placed 2nd in the 2023 Global Liveability Ranking published by the Economist Intelligence Unit, based on assessments of stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure.  The city has a vibrant music, dance, and theatre culture, world-class restaurants, an extensive public transportation system, and excellent biking opportunities. Life for families is made easier by a publicly supported daycare and healthcare system, dual-career opportunities, maternity/paternity leave, and six weeks of annual vacation. Please read more about life in Denmark here: https://lifeindenmark.borger.dk.

When the successful candidates are affiliated with the University of Copenhagen or otherwise have access to their research, they may be required to undergo a background screening. The purpose is to protect the security and research integrity of the University of Copenhagen.

Filing of application
The position may be applied for at the tenure-track assistant professor level or associate professor level. Please note that it is possible to apply at more than one level. If applied at more than one level, separate applications must be submitted (see below).

The application, including all attachments, must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Applying for the tenure-track assistant professorship please include

• Cover letter (including motivation for applying for the position (max 2 pages))
• Curriculum vitae including:
  • Please describe and document international network and relations
  • Please describe and document internationally based activities
  • Positions held at universities/research institutions outside Denmark
  • Outreach activities, i.e. popular lectures or other activities in the media
  • Grants held, personal or in part, incl. career development grants.
  • A full list of publications
• Uploads of max 5 most-relevant publications to be considered in the assessment
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan - description of current and future research plans
• If available, description and documentation of teaching and supervision experience and qualifications- please describe and document:
  • Experience with the supervision of BSc and MSc students
  • Teaching experience
  • Formal pedagogical training
  • Teaching plan (max 1 page targeted at a Master’s level course in protein design)

Applying for the associate professorship please include

• Cover letter (including motivations for applying for this position (max 2 pages))
• Curriculum vitae including:
  • Please describe and document international network and relations
  • Please describe and document internationally based activities
  • Positions held at universities/research institutions outside Denmark
  • Outreach activities, i.e. popular lectures or other activities in the media
  • Grants held, personal or in part, incl. career development grants.
  • A full list of publications
• Uploads of max 5 most-relevant publications to be considered in the assessment
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan - description of current and future research plans
• Description and documentation of teaching and supervision experience and qualifications- please describe and document:
  • Experience with the supervision of BSc and MSc students
  • Teaching experience
  • Formal pedagogical training
  • Teaching plan (max 1 page targeted at a Master’s level course in protein design)

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

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee. All applicants will be notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The Dean will then appoint an expert assessment committee to evaluate the selected applicants for the specific post. Selected applicants will be notified of the composition of the committee, and each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself. The applicants will be assessed in accordance with the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities. You can read about the recruitment process at https://jobportal.ku.dk/. Please note that applicants will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation.

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

Interviews will be held on 21, 22 and 23 October 2026

Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case:

211-0257/26-2N Tenure-track Assistant Professor of De novo Protein Design

211-0749/26-2E Associate Professor of De novo Protein Design

The Department of Biomedical Sciences (BMI), Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, seeks to appoint a tenure‑track assistant professor or an associate professor to commence 1 March 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.

BMI focuses on basic and translational biomedicine and the integration of these topics. The staff includes graduates in medicine, life and natural sciences, with interests spanning physiology, biochemistry, anatomy, pharmacology, and clinical medicine. The staff delivers high-quality, research-based, and clinically relevant pre- and postgraduate teaching on courses within biomedicine, physiology and pharmacology and supervises postgraduate students. A team of laboratory technicians and administrative staff supports the Department.

BMI prioritizes translational cardiometabolic research as a core strategic focus. Diseases like diabetes, obesity, atherosclerosis, and heart failure create immense global health challenges, necessitating novel mechanistic insights and cutting-edge pharmacological solutions. BMI’s expertise in physiology, pharmacology, and cell- and animal-based models equips the Department to spearhead progress in these critical areas.

Modern cardiometabolic research spans fundamental studies of disease mechanisms as well as prevention and treatment. It integrates more effective lifestyle interventions with emerging pharmacological approaches and places mechanistic insights into drug–target interactions at the centre of innovation.

Appointing a tenure-track assistant professor or associate professor who can build a research group in this area in the department will contribute to BMI’s mission to connect molecular discovery with clinically relevant therapeutic innovation and deliver research that improves human cardiometabolic health.

Why join us?
Join a dynamic team at the forefront of interdisciplinary and translational research, seamlessly bridging fundamental mechanisms with clinical and industrial breakthroughs.

Our work generates cutting-edge knowledge to shape innovative prevention and treatment strategies for cardiometabolic diseases – including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and related disorders.

We transform discoveries into real-world solutions that enhance human health and drive societal impact.

Information on the Department can also be found at: https://healthsciences.ku.dk/ and https://bmi.ku.dk/english/.

Start Package (UCPH Start Package Programme)
This position comes with an opportunity to negotiate a start package for up to DKK 3 million that will help leverage the candidate’s scientific deliverables in the initial years of employment. The negotiation for the start package takes place as part of the recruitment process. Please read about the contents of the programme and conditions, as well as UCPH’s extensive support for international researchers, here.

Required Qualifications:
General criteria apply to the appointment of tenure-track assistant professors and associate professors 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. See the University criteria here.

Tenure‑track Assistant Professor

• PhD degree or equivalent
• High international research standing or potential, including publications and dissemination
• Proven ability to secure external funding is considered an advantage
• Teaching experience and participation in formal pedagogical training
• Experience of research-based innovation and or/societal impact incl.  knowledge‑sharing with wider society is considered an advantage
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including proficiency in English

The tenure track assistant professor must have an academic standing showing internationally competitive research, and/or have internationally recognized high potential to make a future impact.

The tenure track assistant professor’s performance will be evaluated through annual evaluations. Furthermore, the tenure track assistant professor will be evaluated in a mid-track appraisal.

After no more than six years of employment and on condition of a positive final appraisal, the tenure track assistant professor will be employed as associate professor. Find more information about tenure track at the University of Copenhagen.

Associate Professor

• PhD degree or equivalent
• An internationally recognised research profile and high research impact, including publications and dissemination
• Solid research‑based teaching experience and participation in examination activities.
• Documented pedagogical competencies
• Documented research leadership and supervision experience
• Proven ability to secure external funding
• Documented societal engagement and academic citizenship
• Proven experience of research-based innovation and societal impact
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including proficiency in English
• Research qualifications at the level that can be achieved by satisfactorily completing a period of employment as an assistant professor/postdoc, but may also be obtained in other ways

Responsibilities:

• The responsibilities of both tenure‑track assistant professor & associate professors are centered around the five areas research, teaching, innovation & societal impact, organisational contribution, and leadership described in the University criteria of merit.
• Research and publication/academic dissemination within translational cardiometabolic research and attracting external funding.
• Both tenure-track assistant professors and associate professors must be prepared to take on research‑based, student‑activating teaching, including examinations, within the Department’s portfolio that covers the areas of organ anatomy, histology, physiology, pharmacology and/or biochemistry.
• Tenure-track assistant professors must participate in a university pedagogical training programme.
• The University language policy states that both tenure-track assistant professors and associate professors are expected to obtain Danish language skills at a level where they are able to contribute to teaching in Danish after 3-6 years. This includes grading and supervising students at a level of skills that corresponds to the teaching they are to undertake. Read more about the University language policy here.

Terms of Employment:
The position is permanent; weekly working hours are 37 hours.

Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated.

Non-Danish and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (April 2025) and the “Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at the Universities” (June 2013).

Successful candidates may negotiate a start‑up package, see above, and may be offered a departmental mentor.

Questions:
For further information, please contact: Head of Department, Birgitte Holst, holst@sund.ku.dk.

Application Requirements:
Applications must be submitted in English via “Apply online” and include:

• Cover letter describing motivation for applying and description of how the applicant will strengthen the core scientific and educational interests and responsibilities of the department (max 2 pages)
• Curriculum Vitae including information on innovation & societal impact, organisational contribution, leadership experience, and with overview of external funding
• Complete publication list with journal impact factors
• Five selected publications with relevance statements
• Degree certificates (Master’s, PhD, etc.)
• Research plan for the next 5 years (3-5 pages)
• Teaching skills and teaching plan; teaching portfolio required for associate professor applicants (Guidelines)

For tenure‑track assistant professors: Upload a teaching plan; if unavailable, upload a blank document.

Application Procedure:

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointments Committee.  All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The Dean then appoints an expert assessment committee in order to make an assessment of the selected applicants for the specific post. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee and 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 the university's Job Portal.

Applicants not qualified for associate professor may automatically be assessed for the assistant professor level.

Invited candidates will be asked to give:

• A brief research presentation
• A short teaching lecture

International applicants may find information on relocation, taxation, healthcare, and housing here: http://www.ism.ku.dk.

Please note that the applicant will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation.

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

The University of Copenhagen encourages all interested in this post to apply.

Please submit the application with the required attachments. Only online applications will be accepted. The closing date for applications is 23.59 p.m. CEST, Sunday 30 August 2026.

About the University of Copenhagen
A member of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), UCPH ranks among Europe’s leading universities. It offers an innovative, inclusive, and collaborative environment that fosters excellence in research and teaching.

Candidates should work in one of the main areas of philosophy (theoretical philosophy, practical philosophy, and/or history of philosophy). They will be expected to teach some of the main courses in the philosophy programme and must be able to teach topics within German or French philosophy after 1900. Teaching qualifications in additional subjects not covered by other faculty members are welcome. The successful candidate will be part of the Section for Philosophy and is expected to take an active part in the Section’s research activities (e.g., section seminars, reading groups, and talks) and collegial events (e.g., end-of-term gatherings).

Job description
The tenure-track assistant professors’ responsibilities primarily consist of:

• Research, including peer-reviewed publications and academic dissemination of results to the scientific community and the public.
• Develop, organize, and conduct research-based teaching related to the fields mentioned above.

Additionally, the following tasks fall under the responsibility of tenure-track assistant professors:

• Explore the societal perspective of their research through, e.g., research-based innovation.
• Contribute to an active academic environment.
• Applying for and managing funds for externally funded activities.
• Contribute to diversity and a good working environment.

A tenure-track assistant professorship is a six-year, fixed-term academic position involving both research and teaching. The successful candidate will be obliged to complete a teacher-training course designed especially for assistant professors and will be expected to be able to take part in all the activities of the Department, including examinations and administration.

Approximately six months before the end of the six-year period as tenure-track assistant professor, a committee will evaluate whether the assistant professor can be promotedto a tenured position as associate professor.

Read more about the tenure-track program at Copenhagen University here: Tenure track at the University of Copenhagen – University of Copenhagen

Qualification requirements:
The successful applicant should present ambitious research and teaching plans. When evaluating applicants, primary emphasis will be placed on the applicant's ability to document original scientific work of the highest international standard, and an innovative and visionary mindset. Engagement with and further development of the Philosophy Section’s research profile will be evaluated positively. The applicant should possess strong interpersonal competences that support an inclusive, open-minded and engaging teaching environment at BA and MA philosophy programs.

The applicant should have:

• Ph.D. level or equivalent qualifications within philosophy
• a research profile within one of the above-mentioned areas of philosophy
• teaching experience and a strong commitment to the development of innovative and research-based teaching

Further information on qualification requirements as assistant professor can be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities here: Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (In Danish only).

Within a reasonable period (3-6 years), non-Danish-speaking appointees are expected to acquire proficiency in Danish sufficient to be able to interact with colleagues and students.

For more information on careers at UCPH, and more general information about assistant professorships and qualification requirements, please follow the links below: Career at The University of Copenhagen – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk).

Furthermore, each candidate must be assessed according to the specific requirements stated in this job advertisement.

Overall criteria for a position at the University of Copenhagen:

Five overall criteria (Research, Teaching, Innovation and Societal Impact, Organizational Contribution, and Leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates at each academic level.

For assistant professors, this framework includes the following criteria:

Research
Assistant professors must demonstrate intellectual originality, develop their research profile and provide valuable contributions to research-based knowledge.

Teaching
Assistant professors provide research-based teaching within one or more disciplines. 

Innovation and Societal Impact
Assistant professors can give their research a societal perspective and explore how it can benefit societal progress through, for example, research-based innovation, entrepreneurship, public-sector services, consultancy or dissemination.

Organizational Contribution
Assistant professors contribute to an active academic environment.

Leadership
Assistant professors have self-management skills, including management of their own projects. 

More detailed information about the criteria for assistant professors is available here: 5a_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Assistant_professors.pdf

Application
Please submit your application online. To apply, please click on the “Apply now” icon at the bottom of this page. The application must be written in English, and include the following attachments in PDF or Word format:

• CV (max. three pages)
• Cover letter (max. one page)
• Documentation of qualifications (exam certificates, PhD diploma, etc.)

• Complete publication list (attached publications must be marked with an asterisk). The list must be structured systematically and divided into the following categories:

• Peer-reviewed publications:
  • Monographs and anthologies
  • Articles in journals
  • Book chapters/anthology contributions, etc.
• Non-peer-reviewed publications:
  • Publications disseminating research findings, etc.

You can attach a maximum of 5 publications. The publication date must be clearly marked on the list. The selected publications must be uploaded as attachments and numbered 1-5. A minimum of 2 of the publications must have been published within the last 5 years prior to the application deadline. Should any material submitted consist of work with named co-authors, or work that is otherwise the result of collective academic endeavours, the extent of the applicant’s contribution to the work must be clearly specified. A signed statement from the co-authors specifying the extent and nature of everyone’s contribution must be included.

• Research plan (max. five pages).
• Teaching portfolio. Please refer to the UCPH guidelines for teaching portfolios available at:Job application portfolio – University of Copenhagen.

You are encouraged to familiarize yourself with the faculty’s strategic landmarks here: Strategic landmarks – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk).

Only material in Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, and English will be evaluated.

After the application deadline, the Head of Department will consider advice from the appointment committee and select applicants for assessment. All applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted. The Head of Department will then set up an expert assessment committee to assess the shortlisted applications. The selected applicants will be informed who is serving on the committee. Each shortlisted applicant will be offered the opportunity to comment on the committee’s assessment before the appointment is announced.

Recruitment Process
You can find further information on our recruitment process at: Recruitment process – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk).

Salary and Terms of Employment
Terms of appointment and salary will be in accordance with an agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). It is possible to negotiate salary supplements on an annual basis.

In addition, the applicant appointed will receive a start-up account of EUR 2,000 e.g. to cover
expenses for research assistance, fees and travel expenses for conferences and courses etc.: Tenure-track employment – University of Copenhagen

Place of Employment
The section for Philosophy is part of The Department of Communication (KOMM). The department is the largest department in the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Copenhagen. The department has approximately 2,000 students and 200 employees, including 80 faculty members. We offer six bachelor's and seven master's programs: Cognition & Communication, Film and Media Studies, Philosophy, Information Studies, Communication and IT, Pedagogy, and Rhetoric. Research at KOMM is organized into eight sections and four centers, and the programs are organized around subject groups. The department is characterized by strong academic expertise, an international outlook, and close contact with stakeholders in society. The department's researchers are leaders in their fields, participate in public debates, and contribute to the development of society. The programs at the department are highly sought after, and graduates have high professional competencies and the latest knowledge within their fields.

International Applicant?
The University of Copenhagen offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including support before and during your relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about our services at: For international researchers at the University of Copenhagen – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk).

An Equal Opportunity Workplace
The University of Copenhagen is committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to creating an inclusive working environment and therefore encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnicity etc. To learn more about our diverse workplace and our participation in the HRS4R HR Excellence in research, please visit HR Excellence in Research – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk).

Contact Information
For more Information about the recruitment process, please contact HR at: hr-soendre@adm.ku.dk. Please refer to ID number 211-0259/26-2N, #1.

For additional information about the position, please contact Head of Department Esben Nedenskov Petersen, email: enp@hum.ku.dk, phone +45 93565993.

The Application Deadline is 14 September 2026 at 23:59 [CEST].

Any applications or additional material submitted after the deadline will not be considered. However, changes may be made to the submitted application right up until the deadline.

Applications or enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.