The Department of Molecular Medicine at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for a position as postdoc in Computational Biology in the laboratory of Dr. Sanjeeb Kumar Sahu, D-IAS Assistant Professor and Novo Nordisk Foundation Group Leader.

The position is available from February 1, 2026, (or as soon as possible thereafter) for 12 months initially, with the possibility of extension up to three years depending on performance.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary and collaborative research environment combining genomics, bioinformatics, aging biology, epidimological data and AI-driven systems modeling. The successful candidate will develop and apply computational and machine learning approaches to decode the molecular and epigenetic mechanisms of cellular aging, resilience, and fibrosis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement analytical pipelines for large-scale single-cell, spatial, and multi-omics data integration

• Build and apply machine learning and AI-based models to uncover key regulatory networks underlying inflammation, aging, and regeneration

• Collaborate closely with experimental biologists, clinicians, and computational partners in Denmark and abroad

• Contribute to scientific publications, conference presentations, and student supervision

• Participate in collaborative grant proposals and interdisciplinary project development

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Systems Biology, or a related field

• Proven experience in the analysis of single-cell or spatial omics datasets

• Strong programming skills in Python and/or R

• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn)

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in graph-based AI models, multi-omics data integration, or network inference

• Background in epigenomics, gene regulation, or aging biology

• Interest in applying AI to biological systems and contributing to data-driven hypothesis generation

• Experience with Linux-based computational environments or high-performance computing clusters

Sahu Lab

Dr. Sanjeeb Kumar Sahu is a D-IAS Assistant Professor and Novo Nordisk Foundation Group Leader at the Genome Biology Research Unit, Institute for Molecular Medicine, University of Southern Denmark.

The Sahu Lab integrates mouse genetics, single-cell multi-omics, and CRISPR Cas9-based functional genomics with computational systems biology to uncover the molecular logic of cellular resilience and dysfunction during aging. By combining high-resolution experimental and computational approaches, the lab seeks to define key gene regulatory mechanisms that govern aging, inflammation, and tissue regeneration, within a collaborative and innovation-driven environment supported by strong national and international partnerships.

Lab website: https://www.sahu-lab.com/index.html 

About the Department of Molecular Medicine (IMM)

The Department of Molecular Medicine at SDU conducts pioneering research into human physiology and disease mechanisms, with a strong emphasis on translational and integrative biology. IMM hosts a diverse and vibrant community of experts in genomics, proteomics, neurobiology, cancer biology, and chromatin biology, fostering a collaborative and interdisciplinary research culture closely linked to clinical medicine.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to conduct high-impact, interdisciplinary research at the intersection of genomics, AI, and aging biology

• Access to state-of-the-art computational and omics infrastructure at SDU and national supercomputing facilities

• A stimulating, inclusive, and international research environment with mentoring and career development opportunities

• Competitive salary and social benefits according to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations)

• Comprehensive relocation support for housing, visa, and tax matters through SDU’s International Staff Office

Contact Information

For further details about the position, please contact Dr. Sanjeeb Kumar Sahu at sksahu@health.sdu.dk

Application deadline

November 30, 2025, at 23:59 hrs. CET

Salary

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

Application 

Applications must be in English and submitted electronically using the link "Apply now".  Attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply for a position at SDU before you apply. 

The application must include (as PDF files) (please note that the application (the motivation letter) and CV must not exceed 10 MB in total): 

• A letter stating the interest, motivation and qualifications for the project (max. 2 pages) 

• A detailed CV, including personal contact information and information on 3 referees

• A complete and numbered list of publications 

• Degree certificates (including documentation of master’s and PhD degree) 

• Up to 3 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the candidate as most important for this position 

If you experience technical problems, you must contact hcm-support@sdu.dk. 

Please note that all the above-mentioned information must be included in the application.  

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.  

Applications may be shortlisted. Shortlisted applications will be assessed by an expert committee. 

Living and working in Denmark 

Foreign applicants will be offered Danish language training as part of the employment.  

The International Staff Office (ISO) at SDU provides a variety of services for new employees, guests and people who consider applying for a job at the University of Southern Denmark.  Read about working in Denmark (Danish rules and guidelines) here

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

Join us in decoding the molecular and computational networks that drive aging and resilience and help shape the future of healthy longevity.

Imagine a world where food production is in harmony with natural processes, farmers nurture healthy soils, and biodiversity thrives. In contrast, current monoculture farming systems undermine this future. Can you see how Robotics and Digital Twins can open opportunities for autonomously operating agricultural robots? Are you passionate about making agriculture more sustainable? If you share our passion for technology and the difference it can make in meeting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, perhaps you are one of our three new PhD students.

At the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute (MMMI), University of Southern Denmark in Odense, you will be part of the Robotic Intercropping (https://roboticintercropping.eu) team working to break new ground at the absolute forefront of what is possible in safe operation of autonomous agricultural vehicles. These are needed to enable better land use and management. This project promotes sustainable economic growth and higher levels of technological innovation. It will benefit society and create a safer and smarter world by providing decent work for all. Furthermore, autonomous robots will make current labor-intensive cultivation systems (e.g., strip-cropping, targeted mechanical weed control, etc.) profitable, contributing to increased biodiversity locally and reducing the need for insecticide use.

Responsibilities and qualifications

The PhD projects are funded by a grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation for the project Robotic Intercropping (https://roboticintercropping.eu). The project involves four research partners from Denmark and the Netherlands. Thus, these PhD projects will be an integral part of a broader research team, consisting of collaborating partners with a common passion for autonomous agricultural robotics and new sustainable farming practices.

The PhD projects will combine lightweight agricultural robots, manipulators for managing crop competition, and digital twins for modeling the working environment. If selected, your main focus will be one of the topics below.

• (PhD#1) Multi-Robot Systems (MRS). Study and development of MRS based on swarm robotics to navigate fields with robotic implements using Digital Twin information. The MRS will include versatile, fast-moving tool-carrier robots, drones for aerial view and selected aerial manipulation, and specialized, slow-moving prototype robots.

• (PhD#2) Robotic Implements. Study and development of implements for managing main and support crops in the field, tested on stationary gantry robots and mobile platforms. Work includes lightweight, structurally optimized mechanical design, sensor/actuator integration, and implement control.

• (PhD#3) Digital Twins (DT). Development of a sophisticated DT as a dynamic representation of the field, modeling crop growth, canopy architecture, and competition for light, water, and nutrients. Integrate advanced sensors (e.g., spectral, LiDAR) and simulation tools to guide robotic actions for yield optimization and enhanced biodiversity.

Apart from the topics above, your own background, research interests and passion will be considered when defining your specific PhD project description. 

Team and role

• You will be core members of a team developing lightweight, modular robots and digital twins for scalable, precise interventions in complex intercropping environments.

• Engage in interdisciplinary research integrating robotic systems and digital twins with multi-modal sensing and AI, aligned with agronomist-defined needs.

• Participate in integration and field testing with Robotic Intercropping partners.

• For PhD#1 (MRS): Embodiment and control of the MRS for precision operations; explore locomotion principles (including legs) and interaction with aerial robots (drones).

• For PhD#2 (Implements): Research, design, and build implement modules; generative design, dynamic simulation, additive/classical fabrication; sensorization, actuation, and integration on gantry/field robots.

• For PhD#3 (DT): Design software architecture; integrate multi-modal data and models (e.g., crop competition, farm-level); implement “what-if” simulation; develop robust interfaces (e.g., ROS) for planning, navigation, and precision actions.

• Collaborate with experts in plant science, robotics, statistics, and AI to bridge agroecology and robotic control.

• At MMMI you will be aligned with research units in Unmanned Aerial Systems (PhD#1), Industrial Robots (PhD#2), and Software Engineering (PhD#3). Expected outcomes include conference and journal publications, experimental validation, conference presentations, and teaching-assistant experience.

Appointment

Appointment as a PhD fellow is a 3-year salaried position, and the monthly gross salary incl. pension is 36.138 DKK. If you have relevant postgraduate experience, you may be placed on a higher salary step.

The positions are available from February 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. 

We expect

Degree. A two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS) in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent field (or a comparable degree at the same academic level).

Nice to have (role dependent):

• Specialization in agricultural/field/industrial robotics, mechatronics, embedded systems, or wireless communication (PhD#1 and #2); specialization in digital twins and software engineering of control systems (PhD#3).

• Experience with swarm robotic systems, manipulator design, cyber-physical systems, SIMULINK, and robotic software development.

• Knowledge of mechanical design, control system theory, statistics, actuation, sensing, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing.

• Experience with tools such as ROS, Gazebo/NVIDIA Isaac/Omniverse or CoppeliaSim for simulation, and data/cloud platforms.

Contact

For further information please contact:

• Professor Ulrik Pagh Schultz Lundquist ups@mmmi.sdu.dk

• Associate Professor Aljaz Kramberger alk@mmmi.sdu.dk

• Associate Professor Jan Corfixen Sørensen jcs@mmmi.sdu.dk

If you experience technical problems, please contact hcm-support@sdu.dk. 

Application

Before applying the candidates are advised to read the Faculty information for prospective PhD students and the SDU information on how to apply.

Assessment of the candidates is based on the application material, and an application must include: 

• Motivated application. 

• Curriculum Vitae.

• Master’s and bachelor’s degree certificates or equivalent, including transcripts of grades (copy of original/official English translation).  

• Completed TEK PhD application form for 5+3 applicants. Find the form at the Faculty website.

• Completed TEK PhD form for calculation grade point average. Find the form at the Faculty website. 

• An official document describing the grading scheme of the awarding universities (if not Danish). 

• Only for applicants from programmes that evaluate thesis/examination project by approved/not approved: An official written assessment of the thesis or dissertation project from the grade giving institution. The statement must clearly state that the candidate has been among the top 30 pct. in the graduation class for the study programme.

• List of publications and maximum 2 examples of relevant publications (in case you have any publications).

• References may be included, you're welcome to use the form for reference letter at the Faculty website.

• A statement/documentation of other qualifications relevant to the position may also be included.

All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration no.) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected.

SUBMISSION GUIDE: Motivated application shall be uploaded in the box ‘Cover letter’ (max. 5 MB), Curriculum Vitae shall be uploaded in the box ‘Resume’ (max 5 MB). All other documents shall be uploaded in the box ‘Miscellaneous documents’ (max 10 files of max 50 MB per file). 

The application deadline is December 8, 2025, at 11.59 PM / 23.59 (CET/CEST) 

Assessment and selection process

Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied, and only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU.  Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation.

Read about the Assessment and selection process.  

Conditions of enrollment/employment

Applicants must hold a master’s degree (equivalent to a Danish master's degree) at the time of enrollment and employment. Employment is contingent on enrollment approved by the PhD School. Enrollment will be in accordance with Faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order). Employment will be in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state with the associated circular on the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for PhD fellows as described herein as well as the Protocol on PhD fellows signed by the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). Further information about salary and conditions of employment. The person employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial evaluation, be exempted from time registration, also known as a “self-organizer”.

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The University of Southern Denmark wishes our staff to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position. SDU conducts research in critical technologies, which, due to the risk of unwanted knowledge transfer, are subject to a number of security measures. Therefore, based on information from open sources, background checks may be conducted on candidates for the position.

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark. You may also visit WorkinDenmark for additional information.

Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.

The Center for Life Cycle Engineering at the Department of Green Technology, University of Southern Denmark, invites applications for a 3-year PhD position focusing on scenario-specific planetary boundaries for energy production and consumption within the built environment.

The position is part of SDU LCE’s strategic research agenda on sustainability transitions in the built environment. The successful candidate will work on developing and applying scenario-specific planetary boundary frameworks to assess energy systems and consumption patterns in buildings and urban infrastructure. The research will contribute to understanding how energy-related decisions in the built environment can align with global sustainability thresholds.

The PhD project will involve interdisciplinary collaboration and quantitative sustainability assessment methods, including Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Energy System Analysis (ESA), and socio-economic modeling. The candidate will be expected to contribute to ongoing EU and national projects and engage with stakeholders in academia, industry, and policy.

SDU Life Cycle Engineering

SDU Life Cycle Engineering (SDU LCE) conducts unique research in system analysis and systems integration. The research at SDU LCE focuses on Environmental Systems Analysis, including Material Flow Analysis (MFA), Life Cycle Assessment 

(LCA), Energy System Analysis (ESA), Industrial Ecology (IE), and Techno-economic (TEA) & Socio-Economic Assessment (SEA). By applying and further developing these methods, SDU LCE aims to understand and characterize the sustainability of socio-economic development, including societal infrastructure development, urban development, and the technological development of industrial and agricultural products and systems. SDU LCE actively participates in the international research community of Quantitative Sustainability Assessment and Industrial Ecology and contributes to international sustainable development agendas such as bio-economy and circular economy.

SDU LCE is primarily externally funded and engaged in numerous strategic research projects supported by various sources, including EU projects, national strategic research and innovation projects, private company projects, and NGO projects.

The education and teaching portfolio at SDU LCE covers a broad range of technology and science courses related to these research areas. SDU LCE is responsible for SDU's Master's program in Environmental Engineering and is involved in both the Bachelor's and Master's programs in Energy Technology and Integrated Design and Sustainable Product Development. For more information about SDU LCE, please visit www.sdu.dk/lifecycle.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a relevant Master's degree in environmental engineering, energy sustainability assessment will be considered an advantage. A good command of analytical expertise and data science is beneficial. Experience with sustainability assessment, planetary boundaries, and scenario modeling is considered an advantage. Strong analytical skills and a collaborative mindset are essential. Fluency in English is required.

The project is funded entirely by the Villum Foundation grant serving to accelerate the green transition of the built environment

About the team

The PhD fellow will work in the SDU Life Cycle Engineering (SDU LCE) center at the Department of Green Technology. The main supervisor will be Associate Professor Hossein Nami and co-supervision will be provided by Professor Morten Birkved.

For further information regarding the position, please contact the Head of the SDU LCE, Professor Morten Birkved, at tel.: +45 6550 7636, email: morb@igt.sdu.dk or Associate Professor Hossein Nami at tel.: +45 52751924, email: hon@igt.sdu.dk.

If you experience technical problems, please contact hcm-support@sdu.dk. 

Application

Before applying the candidates are advised to read the Faculty information for prospective PhD students and the SDU information on how to apply.

Assessment of the candidates is based on the application material, and an application must include: 

• Motivated application. 

• Curriculum Vitae.

• Evidence of research experience and research ideas.

• List of publications and maximum 3-4 examples of relevant publications (in case you have any publications).

• Evidence of experience in teaching/student supervision may be included, if relevant.

• Master’s and bachelor’s degree certificates or equivalent, including transcripts of grades (copy of original/official English translation).  

• Completed TEK PhD application form for 5+3 applicants. Find the form at the Faculty website.

• Completed TEK PhD form for calculation grade point average. Find the form at the Faculty website. 

• An official document describing the grading scheme of the awarding universities (if not Danish). 

• Only for applicants from programmes that evaluate thesis/examination project by approved/not approved: An official written assessment of the thesis or dissertation project from the grade giving institution. The statement must clearly state that the candidate has been among the top 30 pct. in the graduation class for the study programme.

• References may be included, you're welcome to use the form for reference letter at the Faculty website.

• A statement/documentation of other qualifications relevant to the position may also be included.

UPLOAD GUIDE: Motivated application shall be uploaded under ‘Cover letter’ (max. 5 MB), Curriculum Vitae shall be uploaded under ‘Resume’ (max 5 MB). All other documents shall be uploaded under ‘Miscellaneous documents’ (max 10 files of max 50 MB per file). 

All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration no.) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected.

The application deadline is November 30, 2025, at 11.59 PM / 23.59 (CET/CEST) 

Assessment and selection process

Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied, and only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU.  Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation.

Read about the Assessment and selection process.  

Conditions of enrollment/employment

Appointment as a PhD fellow is a 3-year salaried position, and the monthly gross salary incl. pension is 36.581 DKK. If you have relevant postgraduate experience, you may be placed on a higher salary step.

The preferred start date is from January 1, 2026.

Applicants must hold a master’s degree (equivalent to a Danish master's degree) at the time of enrollment and employment. Employment is contingent on enrollment approved by the PhD School. Enrollment will be in accordance with Faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order). Employment will be in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state with the associated circular on the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for PhD fellows as described herein as well as the Protocol on PhD fellows signed by the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). Further information about salary and conditions of employment. The person employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial evaluation, be exempted from time registration, also known as a “self-organizer”.

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The University of Southern Denmark wishes our staff to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position. SDU conducts research in critical technologies, which, due to the risk of unwanted knowledge transfer, are subject to a number of security measures. Therefore, based on information from open sources, background checks may be conducted on candidates for the position.

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark. You may also visit WorkinDenmark for additional information.

Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.

Vi søger en ny engageret faglig vejleder til uddannelserne i Dansk med forventet startdato d. 2. januar 2026.
Ansættelsen omfatter ca. 75 timer pr. semester (150 timer per år). Timerne kan placeres fleksibelt efter aftale med studieleder. 

Stillingen kan søges af studerende indskrevet på uddannelserne i Dansk.

Ansøgere skal som minimum have afsluttet det første år af bacheloruddannelsen på tiltrædelsestidspunktet. Ansættelsen sker for 1 år med mulighed for forlængelse. Ansøgere, der vil kunne være ansat mere end to semestre, vil være at foretrække. 

Jobbet som faglig vejleder omfatter:

• Formidling af studieliv og -kultur til nuværende og kommende studerende. Fx

  • Kultur og miljø på uddannelsen

  • Uddannelsens uformelle praksisser og uskrevne regler

  • Livet som studerende

• Rekruttering og overgang til uddannelsen

  • Deltagelse i messeaktiviteter, studiepraktik, åbent hus, infomøder om uddannelsen, etc.

  • Velkomst, forventningsafstemning etc. 

• Faglige spørgsmål, fx:

  • Spørgsmål til kurser, linjer og specialiseringers faglige indhold. 

  • Krav og indhold til specifikke projekter og opgaver, herunder faglige udfoldelsesmuligheder.

  • Faglige prioriteringer og uddannelsens faglige progression.

  • Faglige spørgsmål i forbindelse med meritansøgninger (herunder projektorienterede forløb og udlandsophold) 

  • Valg af vejleder til projekter og specialer

Der vil være spidsbelastningsperioder i jobbet som faglig vejleder i perioden omkring studiestart samt til events som Åbent Hus og Studiepraktik.

Du vil indgå i et samarbejde med humanioras studievejledning, studieadministrationen, studienævn og studieleder.

Vi søger en person, der kan genkende sig selv i nedenstående:

• er imødekommende, åben og tillidsvækkende

• udstråler engagement, nærvær og empati

• er motiveret for at lede de studerende på vej

• er professionel i sit arbejde og kan adskille rollen som faglig vejleder fra positionen som ven og medstuderende

• kan kommunikere klart og tydeligt i skrift og tale

• vil kunne etablere et godt samarbejde med humanioras studievejledning, studienævnssekretærer og studieleder

Dette kan vi tilbyde:

• et selvstændigt arbejde med stort ansvar og mulighed for personlig udvikling.

• et netværk, hvor du får tilknytning til forskere og undervisere på tværs af uddannelserne.

• et job med stor fleksibilitet både i dagligdagen, men også særligt i forbindelse med eksamensperioder.

Nærmere oplysninger om stillingen kan fås ved henvendelse til studieleder Thomas Wiben Jensen – twj@sdu.dk 

Ansættelsesvilkår
Ansættelse finder sted i henhold til overenskomst mellem Finansministeriet og Studenterundervisernes Landsforbund.

Ved ansættelse som faglig vejleder er det en forudsætning, at du er indskrevet som studerende på SDU.

Ansøgning

Ansøgning skal indeholde følgebrev, CV og eksamensudskrift hvoraf det fremgår, hvor langt du er i dit studium ved SDU. Såfremt du endnu ikke har været til eksamen, skal ansøgningen i stedet for eksamensudskrift indeholde din indskrivningsbekræftelse. Alle dokumenter i forbindelse med ansøgning bør ikke indeholde CPR-nummer – i så fald skal CPR-nummer overstreges.

Alle vedhæftede filer skal være i Adobe PDF.

Følgebrev og CV må max. fylde 5 Mb. 

Vejledning i forbindelse med ansøgning findes her.

Ansøgningsfrist mandag d. 1. december 2025.

Syddansk Universitet ønsker at afspejle det omgivende samfund og opfordrer derfor alle uanset personlig baggrund til at søge stillingen.

Om os

Syddansk Universitet er sat i verden for skabe værdi for og med samfundet. Uanset om vores bidrag kommer i form af fremragende forskning, innovative løsninger, uddannelse eller læring, så skal vi gøre en positiv forskel for samfundet og bidrage til en bæredygtig fremtid. Det gør vi ved at dyrke talenter og skabe de bedste miljøer for forskning og læring. Det er derfor afgørende, at SDU fastholder, udvikler og rekrutterer talenter. Samtidig skal vi sikre konstant høj kvalitet i alle vores aktiviteter – det kan vi kun med de rette mennesker. Det er universitetets forskere, undervisere, studerende, ledere og teknisk-administrative personale, der udgør fundamentet for vores succes.

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (IMADA) at the University of Southern Denmark, Odense, invites applications for a PhD position in quantum programming languages. The position has a duration of 3 years. Due to the highly interdisciplinary nature of the position, the hired candidate will be part of both the section of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Programming Languages (ACP), the section on Topology, Algebra, Analysis and Geometry (TAAG)  and the Centre for Quantum Mathematics (QM).

The proposed starting time is Winter 2026, with some room for flexibility. The appointment will be made at a competitive salary and will follow the PhD study programme at the Faculty of Science.

This position is embedded in the Sapere Aude: DFF-Research Leader project “FunQ: Quantum Programming Beyond the Circuit Model” led by Assoc. Prof. Robin Kaarsgaard. The project aims at introducing new abstractions, models, and programming languages that radically change how we can reason about and develop quantum programs. The project will establish a collaborative team to investigate both the mathematical foundations of quantum programming languages, as well as their realisation in a novel high-level quantum programming language. The successful candidate will work directly with the project’s principal investigator, Assoc. Prof. Robin Kaarsgaard, an internationally recognised expert in the areas of quantum programming languages and categorical quantum theory.

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is an inclusive and international working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and strong traditions for collaboration across sections, departments and faculties, and with other educational institutions, municipalities, and industries. The degrees offered by the department include BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees in computer science and mathematics, a BSc in artificial intelligence, an MSc degree in data science, and an MSc in quantum computing.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for highly motivated candidates interested in (models of) quantum computing and the theory and implementation of programming languages. The ideal candidate has an MSc degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, or a more specialised degree in quantum computing or quantum information science, and demonstrated experience in at least one of the following areas: 

• Theory of programming languages.

• Compilers and programming language implementation.

• Categorical quantum theory or other formal models of quantum computing (e.g., ZX-calculus).

• Quantum computing in general.

Fluency in English is required.

For further information, please visit https://fa-eosd-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/da/sites/CX_1001/job/3266/?utm_medium=jobshare

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Southern Denmark, Odense, invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellowship in models of quantum programming languages. The position has a duration of 3 years. Due to the highly interdisciplinary nature of the position, the hired candidate will be part of both the section of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Programming Languages (ACP), the section on Topology, Algebra, Analysis and Geometry (TAAG)  and the Centre for Quantum Mathematics (QM).

The proposed starting time is Winter 2026, with some room for flexibility. The appointment will be made at a competitive salary.

This position is embedded in the Sapere Aude: DFF-Research Leader project “FunQ: Quantum Programming Beyond the Circuit Model” led by Assoc. Prof. Robin Kaarsgaard. The project aims at introducing new abstractions, models, and programming languages that radically change how we can reason about and develop quantum programs. The project will establish a collaborative team to investigate both the mathematical foundations of quantum programming languages, as well as their realisation in a novel high-level quantum programming language. The successful candidate will work directly with the project’s principal investigator, Assoc. Prof. Robin Kaarsgaard, an internationally recognised expert in the areas of quantum programming languages and categorical quantum theory.

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is an inclusive and international working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and strong traditions for collaboration across sections, departments and faculties, and with other educational institutions, municipalities, and industries. The degrees offered by the department include BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees in computer science and mathematics, a BSc in artificial intelligence, an MSc degree in data science, and an MSc in quantum computing.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for highly motivated candidates interested in models of quantum programming languages. The ideal candidate holds (or is expected to soon hold) a PhD degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, or a more specialised degree in quantum computing or quantum information science, and demonstrated research experience in quantum computing and at least one of the following areas: 

• Formal semantics of programming languages.

• Logic in computer science.

• Category theory.

• Formal models of quantum computing (e.g., ZX-calculus).

Fluency in English is required.

For further information, please visit https://fa-eosd-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/da/sites/CX_1001/job/3270/?utm_medium=jobshare

We are seeking highly motivated candidates for a 2.5-year Postdoc position starting February 1, 2026, or soon thereafter.

The position is part of the fully funded SIF project (“Smooth muscle cell in vitro assays for the development of atherosclerosis therapies”), which aims to develop the next generation of disease-relevant smooth muscle cell assays to bridge basic research and drug discovery. 

The project involves partners from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Aarhus University, Odense University Hospital, Novo Nordisk, and AstraZeneca - providing the succesful candidate an opportunity to gain experience in cross-sector research collaborations and serving as a platform for a future research career in academia, hospital, or industry.

Your role

You will lead SIF project work package 2, focusing on atherosclerotic plaque samples collected from local hospitals in the region. Your primary responsibility will be to develop smooth muscle cell-based assays guided by single-cell spatial transcriptomic datasets generated by project partners, and to apply these assays to test candidate drugs and interventions for potential atherosclerosis therapies.

You will play a key role across the SIF project, which also encompasses single-cell resolution spatial transcriptomics of human plaques to precisely identify and characterize disease-relevant smooth muscle cell phenotypes, a parallel track of organoid-based assays, and the upscaling of assays for industrial drug library screening. Your expertise and insights will be highly valued across all facets of the project.

In addition to research, the position involves disseminating findings through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations, as well as contributing to professional development, university teaching, and supervision of research students.

Your qualifications

Need to have:

• A PhD in molecular biology, medicine, or a related discipline
• Hands-on expertise with cell culture and molecular biology techniques (e.g., RNAseq)
• High motivation, scientific curiosity, problem-solving skills, and independent initiative
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in written and spoken English

Nice to have:

• Bioinformatic analysis experience (e.g., single-cell transcriptomics)
• A background in atherosclerosis or vascular biology, particularly smooth muscle cell biology

Research environment

You will be based at the newly built research facilities of the Faculty of Health, SDU, in Odense, Denmark, within the Unit of Cardiovascular and Renal Research, part of the Department of Molecular Medicine. Here, you will join a vibrant, collaborative environment of Danish and international colleagues and students, fostering both scientific and social engagement.

As a member of the Steffensen group, you will contribute to research focused on the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying atherosclerosis and other vascular diseases. The SIF project is one of several complementary initiatives within the group, and we emphasize teamwork and synergy to achieve shared goals and support each other’s success.

Further information

Associate Professor Lasse Bach Steffensen
Department of Molecular Medicine
University of Southern Denmark
+45-25531280
lsteffensen@health.sdu.dk

Application deadline

December 1, 2025, at 23:59 CET

Salary

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

Application 

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link "Apply now".  

Attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. 

We strongly recommend that you read How to apply for a position at SDU before you apply. 

The application must include (as PDF files) (please note that the application (the motivation letter) and CV must not exceed 10 MB in total): 

• A letter stating the interest, motivation and qualifications for the project (max. 2 pages) 
• A detailed CV, including personal contact information 
• A complete and numbered list of publications 
• Degree certificates (including documentation of PhD degree) 
• Up to 3 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the candidate as most important for this position.  
• a teaching portfolio detailing the candidate’s prior teaching experience, teaching skills, and teaching philosophy 
• a research plan detailing the candidate’s ideas and plans for her/his future research work 

If you experience technical problems, you must contact hcm-support@sdu.dk. 

Please note that all the above-mentioned information must be included in the application.  

Incomplete applications will not be assessed. 

Applications may be shortlisted. 

Living and working in Denmark 

Foreign applicants will be offered Danish language training as part of the employment.  

The International Staff Office (ISO) at SDU provides a variety of services for new employees, guests and people who consider applying for a job at the University of Southern Denmark.  Read about working in Denmark (Danish rules and guidelines) here

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

Er du en omgængelig og kompetent holdspiller, med sans for organisering, ledelse,  servicering og et godt arbejdsmiljø? Trives du i et internationalt forsknings- og uddannelsesmiljø med stærke faglige profiler og et højt arbejdstempo? Har du sans og blik for at sikre den daglige drift i tæt samspil med alle interessenter?

Institut for Matematik og Datalogi (IMADA) søger en sekretariatsleder til at lede instituttets administrative funktioner. Som sekretariatsleder vil du spille en central rolle i at skabe den nødvendige sammenhæng mellem instituttets overordnede strategiske retning  for forskning og uddannelse og den understøttende administrative drift. 

Om stillingen
Sekretariatslederstillingen er en nyoprettet funktion: IMADA har gennem de seneste år været i kraftig udvikling hvad angår størrelse, forskningshøjde og strategisk betydning. Dette medfører et behov for større differentiering af administrativ understøttelse og øget strategisk medspil. 

Som sekretariatsleder bliver du ansvarlig for den daglige ledelse af instituttets administrative team, som varetager opgaver inden for HR, uddannelsesadministration, indkøb, økonomi-, support- og kontorfunktioner. Du skal derfor have et godt overblik og facilitere et tæt samarbejde mellem dit team og  instituttets medarbejdere og ledelse. Du vil være en del af instituttets ledelsesteam, indgå i instituttets ledelsesgruppe og bidrage til et godt samspil mellem administrativ understøttelse og overordnede strategiske initiativer. Du vil samtidig bidrage til, at teamet løser opgaverne effektivt og med høj grad af serviceorientering samt at identificere og forme nye administrative opgaver, når de opstår. Du forventes at bidrage aktivt til teamets opgaveløsning ved at påtage dig konkrete administrative opgaver efter behov. Du vil have ledelsesansvar for instituttets administrative medarbejdere og vil referere til institutlederen som nærmeste leder. 

Ansættelse forventes på chefkonsulentniveau med ledelsesansvar med start snarest muligt. 

Dine ansvarsområder:

• Stå i spidsen for en løbende udvikling af instituttets administration for at sikre høj servicekvalitet og effektiv understøttelse af instituttets aktiviteter, herunder tilpasning til skiftende behov.

• Understøtte et et godt arbejdsmiljø præget af tillid, frihed under ansvar og mulighed for personlig udvikling blandt personalet.

• Understøtte arbejdsgange inden for HR, rekruttering, uddannelsesadministration, indkøb og administration af kontorlokaler, samt være bindeled til fakultetet og centraladministrationen.

• Være instituttets primære kontaktperson for andre afdelinger, eksterne partnere og leverandører i forhold til administrative, økonomiske, indkøbs- og lokalemæssige spørgsmål.

• Koordinere ressourceallokering indenfor administrationen og bidrage til udvikling af effektive arbejdsgange.

• Have et godt overblik over instituttets løbende økonomi og i samarbejde med institutledelsen bidrage til den langsigtede budgetlægning. 

• Bidrage til instituttets strategiske udvikling med særlig vægt på administrationens understøttende rolle for forskning og uddannelse.

• Være sparringspartner for institutledelsen i alle spørgsmål af ikke-faglig karakter. 

Hvem er du?

Vi søger en person med visioner for et stærkt administrativt fundament for IMADA. Den ideelle kandidat har:

• Ledelsespotentiale og evne til at motivere og udvikle teams.

• En høj grad af empati, samt flair for og interesse i at opbygge og fastholde gode relationer. 

• Stærke kommunikations- og samarbejdsevner.

• Evne til at engagere og samarbejde med stærke faglige profiler. 

• Et godt administrativt blik og erfaring med optimering af arbejdsgange.

• Evne til at arbejde selvstændigt, proaktivt og løsningsorienteret.

• Et positivt blik på administration og evne til at engagere medarbejdere. 

• Stærke digitale kompetencer og erfaring med relevante IT-systemer. 

• Flydende færdigheder i både dansk og engelsk, skriftligt og mundtligt. 

Erfaring med at arbejde med ledelsesunderstøttelse samt fra et forsknings- og/eller uddannelsesmiljø vil være et plus. 

Om IMADA og SDU
IMADA er et dynamisk akademisk miljø på SDU’s hovedcampus i Odense, med ca. 1000 studerende og 200 ansatte. Vores undervisning og forskning dækker datavidenskab, datalogi, kunstig intelligens, matematik, anvendt matematik og kvantecomputing. Vi har vores hovedsæde ved SDU i Odense, men er også til stede i Kolding, og er i gang med at opbygge vores nye campus i Vejle. Udover et højt forskningsniveau og en bred og relevant uddannelsesportefølge, er IMADA kendt for et godt arbejdsmiljø med et højt niveau af tillid, selvledende og engagerede medarbejdere og en velfungerende administration. 

SDU er en moderne, internationalt orienteret institution, der arbejder for at løse globale udfordringer gennem akademisk frihed, kreativitet og inklusion. Det Naturvidenskabelige Fakultet er en førende forskningorganisation med en række  prestigefyldte projekter og et dynamisk fællesskab.

Interesseret?

For yderligere information om stillingen kontakt venligst institutleder Martin Svensson på svensson@imada.sdu.dk eller +45 30625629.
Ansøgningsfrist er den 30. november 2025.

Ansættelse finder sted i henhold til overenskomst mellem Finansministeriet og AC.

Ansøgning skal indeholde følgebrev, CV og eksamensbevis. Alle dokumenter i forbindelse med ansøgning bør ikke indeholde CPR-nummer – i så fald skal CPR-nummer overstreges.

Alle vedhæftede filer skal være i Adobe PDF format.

Følgebrev og CV må max. fylde 5 Mb. 

Vejledning i forbindelse med ansøgning findes her.

Syddansk Universitet ønsker at afspejle det omgivende samfund og opfordrer derfor alle uanset personlig baggrund til at søge stillingen.

Om SDU
Syddansk Universitet er sat i verden for skabe værdi for og med samfundet. Uanset om vores bidrag kommer i form af fremragende forskning, innovative løsninger, uddannelse eller læring, så skal vi gøre en positiv forskel for samfundet og bidrage til en bæredygtig fremtid. Det gør vi ved at dyrke talenter og skabe de bedste miljøer for forskning og læring. Det er derfor afgørende, at SDU fastholder, udvikler og rekrutterer talenter. Samtidig skal vi sikre konstant høj kvalitet i alle vores aktiviteter – det kan vi kun med de rette mennesker. Det er universitetets forskere, undervisere, studerende, ledere og teknisk-administrative personale, der udgør fundamentet for vores succes.

Instruktorer til BMB, SDU

Kunne du tænke dig at undervise andre studerende, og er du interesseret i at blive fagligt skarpere, hjælpe andre på vej og bidrage positivt til studiet? Så har du nu mulighed for at blive instruktor på Institut for Biokemi og Molekylær Biologi (BMB). 

BMB søger flere instruktorer til varetagelse af undervisning i holdtimer på uddannelserne i Biokemi og Molekylær Biologi; Biomedicin; Biomedicinsk Informatik; Farmaceut og Medicin med start fra 1. februar 2026. 

For at komme i betragtning til stillingen skal du være indskrevet på mindst 2. år af en af nævnte uddannelser. 

Som en del af forberedelsen til rollen deltager du i et introduktionskursus for instruktorer.

Antallet af arbejdstimer kan variere fra semester til semester, og der kan forekomme semestre uden undervisning. Før hvert semester modtager du en timeudmelding med oplysning om dine undervisningstimer – forudsat at der oprettes hold i faget, og at der er indgået en aftale mellem dig og instituttet.

BMB er en del af Syddansk Universitet og ligger placeret på Campus i Odense. Instituttet består af mere end 200 medarbejdere fordelt på fem forskningssektioner samt en sektion for administration og service. 

På BMB tager vi afsæt i naturvidenskaben og undersøger, hvorledes celler fungerer på molekylært niveau. Vi forsker i de basale molekylære og biokemiske processer, der ligger til grund for cellers vækst og udvikling og for cellers samspil i raske organismer og under udvikling af sygdom. 

Vores forskning bidrager til den vigtige basale forståelse af sygdomsudvikling, bl.a. inden for cancer, fedme, diabetes, aldersrelaterede sygdomme i nervesystemet samt livstruende bakterieinfektioner – viden, som danner grundlaget for udvikling af nye behandlingsmetoder. Dette arbejde sker i tæt samarbejde med læger og forskere på sygehusene eller i private virksomheder. 

Instituttet har ca. 500 studerende fordelt på flere forskellige uddannelser. Vi uddanner bachelorer og kandidater i Biokemi og molekylær biologi, samt i Biomedicin, som er en uddannelse, der orienterer sig imod den kliniske forskning på sygehusene. Derudover uddanner vi kandidater i Biomedicinsk Informatik med indblik i computerbaserede metoder til håndtering og analyse af data, som anvendes inden for sundhedssektoren og i den farmaceutiske industri. 

Ansøgningsfristen er 24. november 2025. Samtaler forventes afholdt løbende.

Ved spørgsmål kontakt sekretariatsleder Karin Hjernø, hjernoe@bmb.sdu.dk, eller uddannelsesleder Janne Kudsk Klitgaard, jkk@bmb.sdu.dk.

Ansættelse sker i henhold til reglerne i overenskomsten mellem Finansministeriet og Studenteransattes Landsforbund/Foreningen af Danske Lægestuderende for studenterundervisere ved universiteterne med tilhørende protokollat.

Du skal uploade to filer: Motiveret ansøgning samt CV inklusiv øvrigt materiale, der skal med i bedømmelsen.

Åbn linket "Ansøg nu", hvor du udfylder ansøgningsformularen samt uploader dine to filer.

Obligatorisk:

• Motiveret ansøgning

• CV (inklusiv eksamensbeviser og undervisningsportefølje)

Valgfrit:

• Referencer

Dokumenter bør ikke indeholde CPR-nummer - i så fald skal CPR-nummer overstreges.

Alle uploadede filer skal være i Adobe PDF-format.

Ansøgning og CV må max. fylde 10 Mb i alt.

Syddansk Universitet ønsker at afspejle det omgivende samfund og opfordrer derfor alle uanset personlig baggrund til at søge stillingen.

Om os

Syddansk Universitet er sat i verden for skabe værdi for og med samfundet. Uanset om vores bidrag kommer i form af fremragende forskning, innovative løsninger, uddannelse eller læring, så skal vi gøre en positiv forskel for samfundet og bidrage til en bæredygtig fremtid. Det gør vi ved at dyrke talenter og skabe de bedste miljøer for forskning og læring. Det er derfor afgørende, at SDU fastholder, udvikler og rekrutterer talenter. Samtidig skal vi sikre konstant høj kvalitet i alle vores aktiviteter – det kan vi kun med de rette mennesker. Det er universitetets forskere, undervisere, studerende, ledere og teknisk-administrative personale, der udgør fundamentet for vores succes.

Læs mere om SDU

Project Description

We invite applications for a fully funded PhD position in experimental proteomics. The successful candidate will contribute to a fundamental research program exploring chemical and physical principles of negative ion mode LC-MS/MS-based peptide analysis. The project combines method development and mechanistic exploration with downstream applications in proteome characterization.

Proteomics today captures only half the story. By focusing almost exclusively on positively charged peptides, current approaches miss a large class of acidic biomolecules. This project challenges that paradigm and explores negative ion mode LC-MS/MS to reveal new molecular insights and enable broader biological discovery

This PhD position is part of a vibrant research environment involving other researchers working on closely related topics. You will be enrolled in the Protein Research Group (PRG) – known internationally for its contributions to proteomics and biological mass spectrometry – ensuring daily interaction, idea exchange, and collaboration across both wet-lab and computational projects.

Responsibilities

The PhD student will be expected to:

• Plan and conduct LC-MS/MS-based proteomics experiments, primarily in negative ion mode

• Investigate gas-phase peptide behavior and fragmentation

• Characterize how physicochemical parameters influence ionization efficiency and detectability

• Explore how different ion activation methods affect peptide fragmentation, including work with a next-generation multi-mode trap instrument supporting both collisional- and electron-based dissociation

• Contribute to structured spectral annotation supporting advanced downstream data analysis (in collaboration with a dedicated postdoc)

• Present research findings through peer-reviewed publications and international conferences

• Complete PhD coursework (~30 ECTS) and contribute to teaching and dissemination activities.

Required Qualifications

• MSc degree in proteomics, protein chemistry, analytical chemistry, or gas-phase chemistry

• Documented hands-on experience with mass spectrometry-based proteomics

• Proficiency in database searching and peptide identification

• Familiarity with LC-MS/MS workflows, chromatographic methods, and sample preparation

Desirable Qualifications

• Prior experience with negative ion mode MS is an advantage

• Interest in computational proteomics workflows

• Programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python, R) for data processing and visualization

• Strong analytical mindset and ability to collaborate across disciplines

What We Offer

• Innovative Research Project: Engage in fundamental discovery in peptide chemistry and MS methodology

• Advanced Instrumentation: Access Orbitrap Eclipse, Orbitrap Astral, TIMSTOF Ultra2, and more

• Collaborative Environment: Work in a shared lab with over 40 researchers, PhD students, and postdocs

• Mentorship and Training: Receive strong supervision and support in experimental proteomics

• International Outlook: Present at leading conferences and engage in global collaborations

• Attractive Conditions: Competitive salary and social benefits under Danish agreements (see below for more details), including relocation and visa support

About the Research Group

The Protein Research Group (PRG) at the University of Southern Denmark is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in proteomics, mass spectrometry, and protein chemistry. The group has a broad portfolio spanning structure-function analysis, post-translational modifications, quantitative proteomics, environmental research, biomedical research, and gas-phase chemistry.

Located in Odense, the PRG offers a stimulating and inclusive research environment, where interdisciplinary collaboration and mentorship are central. The group currently comprises eight research teams, with more than 40 researchers and students, and close interaction and shared laboratory space foster innovation and synergy.

The team of Applied AI and Data Science (AID) invite motivated candidates with a strong track record in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science to apply for the position. We are looking for candidates with a documented track record in developing AI models for applications in different domains, including but not limited to healthcare and green energy. A strong background in both theoretical AI research and experience applying models to real-world data such as medical data will be considered a strong advantage.

We believe in fostering a stimulating, interdisciplinary, and inspiring environment, where researchers collaborate across domains. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work closely with experts in life sciences and green energy, particularly biocomputing and fusion energy, with focus on data-driven approaches, and to take part in clinical and industrial collaborations that ensure real-world impact of AI innovations.

The candidate must hold a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Physics or Applied Mathematics and teaching qualifications commensurate with the position as tenure track assistant or associate professor. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the development of a strong and internationally visible research environment at the Faculty of Engineering (TEK) at SDU. 

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or Applied Mathematics.

• Teaching qualifications appropriate to the level of appointment (Assistant vs. Associate Professor).

• Strong publication record in top-tier international venues.

• Experience in collaborative, interdisciplinary projects is an advantage.

We particularly welcome applicants with expertise in:

• Trustworthy and explainable AI (reliable, transparent, and actionable models).

• Quantum algorithms for scalable AI.

• Machine unlearning for responsible, privacy-preserving AI.

• AI for biocomputing and precision medicine.

• Multi-omics data analysis.

• Physics-informed AI.

Successful applicants will join a dynamic research team and will be introduced to and included in teaching activities, research projects, fund raising activities and collaborations to explore the synergy between clinical and technical researchers, healthcare professionals and industrial partners. 

Responsibilities 
Your primary responsibility is to utilize and leverage the broad technical, clinical and industrial research and to support the long-term vision of Applied AI & Data Science (AID) team being a world-class center in the field of applied AI and data science. This follows the research strategy, which functions as the backbone in one of the first centers of its kind dedicated to working with AI across a large variety of applications. The research will be conducted both independently and in collaboration with colleagues at national and international levels. You ensure that your teaching maintains a high academic and didactic standard. 

Your responsibilities will be to:

• Develop, implement, and execute AI-focused projects in close collaborations with medical and industrial partners by bridging interests between research practices.

• Conduct research at the highest scientific level, including publication in top international journals and conferences, and communicating your research in national and international academic networks.

• Disseminate your research to the outside world.

• Give technical input and support for ongoing projects and establish new collaborations.

• Teach and supervise bachelor’s, master's and PhD degree students at SDU, and outreach activities targeted younger research candidates.

• Contribute to fund raising efforts that take place at AID.

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Danish is not a prerequisite for application. The hired candidate will be offered Danish courses by the university.

Contact information

Further information is available from the Head of the unit, Prof. Esmaeil S. Nadimi (esi@mmmi.sdu.dk).

If you experience technical problems, please contact hcm-support@sdu.dk. 

Application

Applicants are advised to read the SDU information on how to apply.

Assessment of the candidates is based on the application material, and an application must include: 

• A letter stating the interest, motivation, and qualifications for the position (max. 2 pages). The letter must clearly state which position (tenure track assistant vs. associate) the applicant is applying for.

• A detailed research plan stating applicants past research projects and achievements, and a 5-year forward-looking plan.

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae. 

• Complete list of publications.

• For associate prof. positions: 10 most relevant publications which the applicant wishes to rely on.

• For tenure track assistant prof. positions: 5 most relevant publications which the applicant wishes to rely on.

• Teaching Portfolio (mandatory for associate professor applicants).

• Summary and documentation of experience in teaching (for tenure track assistant professor applicants).

• Master’s and PhD degree certificates or equivalent (copy of original/official English translation). 

• A statement/documentation of other qualifications relevant to the position may also be included.

SUBMISSION GUIDE: All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration no.) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected. Motivation letter shall be uploaded under ‘Cover Letter’ and Curriculum Vitae shall be uploaded under ‘Resume’ (each max 5 MB). All other documents shall be uploaded under ‘Miscellaneous documents’ (max 10 files of max 50 MB per file). 

The application deadline is December 1, 2025, at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST)

Assessment and selection process

Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied, and only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU.  Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation.

Read about the Assessment and selection process.  

Conditions of employment

The targeted starting date for the position is 1 May 2026, or as soon as possible, thereafter.

The appointment as associate professor is permanent, and the appointment as a tenure track assistant professor is temporary and for an initial 4-year period, with guaranteed assessment for a permanent position as associate professor during the final year of employment. 

Employment as assistant professor requires scientific qualifications at minimum PhD level at the time of employment. During employment, the assistant professor will complete the Lecturer Training Programme. Employment as an associate professor requires academic qualifications at PhD level as well as scientific and teaching qualifications commensurate with the position as an associate professor. Employment will be in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state with the associated circular on the protocol for the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for tenure track assistant professor or associate professor as described herein. Further information on salary and taxation. Persons employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial evaluation, be exempted from time registration, also known as a “self-organizer”.

Tenure Track at the Faculty of Engineering, SDU

With the tenure track programme at the Faculty of Engineering, SDU, we offer an attractive career opportunity for promising scholars. The tenure track is aimed at the most talented scholars who have established a high level in their current research and other professional work, and those who possess exceptional potential to achieve the highest international level within their research area.

You enter the 4-year programme at assistant professor level and if successful you are promoted to associate professor by the end of the programme, provided an expert assessment committee confirms that you have acquired the international level of scholarly excellence characteristic of associate professors. Indicators of relevant scholarly merits include documented through independent scholarly output, ground-breaking publications, achievement of excellence grants, and international research network.

The tenure track at the Faculty of Engineering, SDU, is a 4-year programme which includes annual performance and development reviews and a midterm evaluation with a written review by an expert panel to ensure the assistant professor’s track to tenured associate professorship. Finally, a formal academic assessment for permanent associate professorship is conducted by an internationally recognized expert assessment committee. If the final assessment is positive, the candidate will be offered a permanent position as associate professor. If the assessment is negative, the assistant professor can recommend a second assessment within the last six months of employment. Thus, a maximum of two academic assessments can take place.

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The University of Southern Denmark wishes our staff to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position. SDU conducts research in critical technologies, which, due to the risk of unwanted knowledge transfer, are subject to a number of security measures. Therefore, based on information from open sources, background checks may be conducted on candidates for the position.

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark. You may also visit WorkinDenmark for additional information.

Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.