211-0654/24-2E Associate Professor in Metabolomics for Nutrition and Microbiome Research

Associate Professor in Metabolomics for Nutrition and Microbiome Research
Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports
Faculty of Science
University of Copenhagen

Are you an expert in analytical chemistry and metabolomics interested in contributing to our ambitious efforts within the fields of nutrition, microbiome and cardiometabolic disease? Are you determined to develop your own lines of research, but also to take part in our high-performing and collaborative team? Then you might be our new colleague!

We seek a highly qualified researcher in analytical chemistry and metabolomics for nutrition and microbiome research to join the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports at the University of Copenhagen. The position is temporary for 3 years and is available from 1 October 2025. 

The associate professor’s duties will primarily include research, including obligations with regard to publication and scientific communication as well as research-based teaching within analytical chemistry and metabolomics, with associated examinations. The associate professor will contribute to the continuous development of liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) methods and applications of metabolomics in several externally funded research projects in the fields of nutrition, microbiome and cardiometabolic health, supervision of PhD/postdocs, and applications for research funding.
In particular, the applicant should:

• Be fluent in English since this is the working language in the research group.
• Have very strong experience with analytical chemistry and metabolomics based on LC-MS, documented by publications in peer-reviewed, international scientific journals.
• Have a PhD degree in Chemistry, Metabolomics or other relevant fields.
• Have documented experience with applications of analytical chemistry in nutrition, microbiome and/or cardiometabolic disease research.
• Have experience with obtaining research grants.
   

Applicants are required to have university level teaching experience, documented teaching competencies and must be able to explain and reflect upon own teaching practice and portfolio. Formal pedagogical training or supervision equivalent to the University of Copenhagen teacher training programme for assistant professors is required. Experience with teaching metabolomics is an advantage.

Assessment of applicants 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.

Six overall criteria apply for associate professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding and leadership) are considered a framework for an overall assessment of the candidates. Furthermore, each candidate must be assessed according to the specific requirements stated in the job advertisement. Please read more at https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/dokumenter-til-meritering/5b_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Associate_professors.pdf .

Further information on the Department is linked at https://nexs.ku.dk/english/.
Inquiries about the position can be made to Associate Professor Henrik Munch Roager (hero@nexs.ku.dk or +4535324928).

You will be part of the Nutrition, Microbiome and Metabolomics Research Group headed by Associate Professor Henrik Munch Roager at the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, Faculty of Science at University of Copenhagen. We offer a dynamic, sociable, collaborative, and international environment with exciting scientific challenges. Beyond our expertise in nutrition, microbiome and metabolomics, we offer access to our metabolomics facility and facilities dedicated to cohort- and intervention studies.

The University is situated in Copenhagen, which is consistently rated among the world's top 10 most livable and sustainable cities. Life for families is made easier via a publicly supported daycare and healthcare system, dual-career opportunities, maternity/parental leave, and six weeks of annual vacation. International candidates may find useful information on living and working in Denmark. Useful information is also available at the university’s International Staff Mobility (ISM) office, which offers a variety of services to international researchers coming to and working at the University of Copenhagen.

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

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 Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

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

Please include

• Curriculum vitae including information about external funding
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• Description and documentation of teaching experience and qualifications according to university guidelines
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 9 February 2025, 23:59 GMT +1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

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

Interviews will be held on 4 June 2025.

Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case: 211-0654/24-2E.