Associate professor in Veterinary Clinical Neurology

Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen.

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (IKV) invites applications for a highly motivated and academically ambitious Associate Professor in Veterinary Clinical Neurology to commence on November 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

About the Department

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences covers strong and internationally recognized research areas in clinical veterinary sciences. Based on these, we aim to establish a new standard for cross-disciplinary research, clinical education, and innovation in animal health and disease, and be among Denmark's best public workplaces. Our research group supports teaching in a manner and quality, that secures continued national and international benchmarking. Our department culture is typical Scandinavian: flat organizational structure, transparency, mutual respect, and a strong tradition for collaborative exchange of ideas and resources.

Information on the department can be found at: About the department – University of Copenhagen.

Our Research

Veterinary Neurology is part of the Section for Diagnostic Imaging, Companion Animal Surgery, and Clinical Specialties, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences. It comprises a committed team of researchers and clinicians, including one National specialist, one affiliated Professor DipECVN, active PhD fellows, and senior neurology clinicians. The group supports residency training under the European College of Veterinary Neurology (ECVN).

The Veterinary Clinical Neurology group is a group of highly dedicated and enthusiastic veterinary neurology researchers and clinicians with a strong network of leading national and international veterinary and human neurologists and neuroscientists. Our current research focuses on clinical and comparative aspects of veterinary neurology in companion animals, including disease phenotyping, neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative mechanisms, and biomarker discovery for CNS autoimmune disorders, epilepsy, canine cognitive dysfunction, and neuropathic pain. A new cross department companion animal and equine strategic area in neurology, orthopedics, sports-medicine and rehabilitation is starting in 2026.

Clinical activities are anchored at the University Hospital for Companion Animals, a high-volume referral center receiving primary, secondary and tertiary care cases. We also provide consulting, continuing professional education seminars for fellow veterinarians in primary practice, and an international postgraduate master’s program within Companion Animal Clinical Sciences (www.cacs.ku.dk).

Your Job

This is a permanent position. In considering applications for the associate professorship, the main emphasis will be on the applicant´s ability to document a high level of original scientific work at an international level in companion animal and large animal clinical neurology. You are expected to take leadership in research, teaching, and clinical service development in companion animal clinical neurology and extending this service to our University Hospital for Large Animals.

Your tasks will include:

• Conducting research, including applying for external funding, publishing and disseminating findings.

• Research leadership particularly in relation to our new cross department companion animal and equine strategic area in neurology, orthopedics, sports-medicine and rehabilitation, including gait analysis and pain management.

• Development of big data research within veterinary neurology.

• Supervision of PhD students, postgraduate masters, veterinary and bachelor’s thesis projects.

• Training residents in veterinary neurology.

• Research-based teaching of veterinary students and postgraduate master’s students in veterinary neurology.

• Contributing to the clinical neurology service at the University Hospitals for Companion Animals and Large Animals.

• Sharing knowledge with society and veterinary practitioners.

• Participating in pedagogical training for assistant professors.

• Communal and administrative duties related to teaching, research, and clinical service.

• Academic assessments

Assessment Criteria

General criteria apply to the appointment of 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.

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

Furthermore, each applicant must be able to document:

• 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

• Teaching qualifications and pedagogical competencies

• Research-based teaching

Profile

We are looking for a candidate with a strong academic track record and commitment to excellence in veterinary clinical neurology research and education in both companion animals and horses. The ideal applicant possesses,

Essential Skills and Experience

• A PhD degree or similar in a field relevant to veterinary neurology

• DipECVN or DACVIM (Neurology)

• Demonstrated research experience within veterinary neurology, companion animal and/or equine sports medicine and rehabilitation, activitiy and movement analysis, pain management and machine learning.

• Documented teaching experience at undergraduate or postgraduate levels.

• DVM degree and authorization to practice veterinary medicine in Denmark, or hold a veterinary degree, which allows for a Danish Veterinary License within three months after accepting the job offer.

• Proficient communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in teams.

• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Desirable Skills and Experience

• If not proficient in Danish, willingness to learn during employment.

Diversity and International Applicants

The University of Copenhagen is committed to fostering diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background.

Useful resources:

• www.ism.ku.dk   (International Staff Mobility)

• www.workingconditions.ku.dk.

Terms of employment
The position is a permanent position.

The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

Salary and other terms and conditions of appointment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant professional organisations.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

Questions

For further information about the post, please contact Head of Section, Professor Hanne Gredal, Section for Diagnostic Imaging, Surgery, and Clinical Specialties, on tel. +45 21288680 or e-mail hbg@sund.ku.dk.

Application procedure
Your application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

• Application (Including motivations for applying for the position (Maximum 2 pages))

• Curriculum vitae (Including information about external funding

• Diplomas (Master’s, PhD, DipECVN/ACVIM (Neurology) or other relevant certificates)

• A complete list of publications

• Research plan (3‐5 pages)

• Uploads of maximum 5 publications to be considered in the assessment

• Teaching plan

• Teaching portfolio (Guidelines)

The further process
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.

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

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

Please submit the application with the required attachments. The closing date for applications is 23.59 p.m. CET, 16 June 2026.

Interviews for this position are likely to be held end of september 2026.