Assistant Professor of Inflammatory crosstalk at LEO Foundation Skin Immunology Research Center

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic assistant professor for a 2-year position to commence September 1st, 2025

The project will be focused on elucidating inflammatory crosstalk between the skin and the lungs and thymus during inflammatory skin diseases.

Information on the centre and department can be found at: https://sic.ku.dk/ and https://isim.ku.dk/

 

Our research
You will work in the T Cell Biology and Skin Inflammation group https://sic.ku.dk/research/t-cell-biology-and-skin-inflammation/ Our main research interests are T cell biology in inflammatory skin diseases with emphasis on T cell responses during allergic contact dermatitis, crosstalk between different types of T cells and antigen-presenting cells and keratinocytes, respectively.  Additionally, we are investigating the role of skin-resident memory T cells versus systemic memory T cells during skin inflammation.

 

Your job

Your research task will focus on studies on the interactions between inflammation in the skin, lungs and thymus.

The assistant professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• research, including publication/academic dissemination duties
• research-based teaching
• sharing knowledge with society
• participation in formal pedagogical training programme for assistant professors

 

Profile
Six overall criteria apply for assistant 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 the overall assessment of candidates. Find information about each criterion here: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/criteria-for-recognising-merit.

Furthermore, we are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following skills and experience:

Essential experience and skills:

• PhD in immunology or related field
• License for animal experiments and an active interest in skin immunology and allergic contact dermatitis
• Experience with in vivo murine models of allergic contact dermatitis
• Highly experienced in in vitro techniques
• Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams
• Excellent English skills written and spoken

Desirable experience and skills:

• Experience/knowledge in microscopy

 

Place of employment

The place of employment is at the Department of Immunology and Microbiology, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and equipment.

 

Terms of employment

The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 2 years. The starting date is September 1st, 2025, or after agreement.

Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 38,733 DKK/approx. 5,192 EUR (April 2025 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.

 

Foreign 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 2020.

 

Questions
For further information please contact Head of Department Charlotte Menné Bonefeld, cmenne@sund.ku.dk

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).

 

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:

1. Motivated letter of application (Max. one page)
2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
3. A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do
4. List of publications
5. Teaching portfolio (If applicable)

 

Deadline for applications: June 15 th. 2025

 

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 are expected to be held in week 29

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