157503 Associate Professor or Professor at Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology Full-time

Associate Professor Or Professor Positions At The Department Of Drug Design And Pharmacology

The University of Copenhagen seeks to appoint one or two visionary and team-oriented associate professor(s) or professor(s) to the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology to commence September 1st, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The department is committed to advancing human health through discovery, design, and evaluation of safe and effective medical treatments. To achieve this, we work in a dynamic and committed academic community, that bridges health science and life science in a translational and innovative approach from molecule to patient. We value interdisciplinary research and education, development of individual competences, and finding solutions to today's and tomorrow's challenges in society. The department furthermore prioritizes sustainability in all aspects of research and education.

The position can either be at the level of associate professor or full professor, and the overall responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• Research, including publication/academic dissemination of results to the scientific community and attraction of external funding
• Develop, organize, and conduct research-based teaching, including associated examination.
• Research leadership, including guidance and supervision of students and researchers
• Obligation to share knowledge with the rest of society, including participation in public debate
• Academic assessments
• Engage in outreach and/or innovation activities both within the Department and towards academia, the clinic, and industry in general.

When evaluating applicants, primary emphasis will be placed on the applicant's ability to document original scientific work of the highest international standard, an innovative mindset, and strong ambitions for advancing teaching within the fields of biochemistry, pharmacology, microbiology, pharmacotherapy, natural products research, or structural biology, with particular focus on teaching on compulsory courses at the BSc and MSc levels.

Applicants already having sustainability integrated in all aspects of their research and teaching, or a clear plan for doing so, will have preference. Likewise, a clear and structured plan for internal and external collaborations will be given positive consideration. Finally, alignment with the department's 2030 research vision will be evaluated positively.

The qualifications of the applicant can be either at the associate professor level or at the professor level. Six overall criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organizational contribution, external funding, and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates at each of the academic levels.

The position is a permanent position. The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

For candidates applying at the level of associate professor, enrolment in the UCPH promotion programme, leading to employment as a professor within an 8-year timeframe, could be a possibility for the successful candidate.

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.

The application must be submitted in English and must include the following documents:

• Application, including motivations for applying for the position (maximum 2 pages)
• Curriculum vitae, including information about external funding
• Diplomas (Master's, PhD, and other relevant certificates)
• A complete list of publications
• Research plan (3-5 pages)
• Uploads of maximum 5 (associate professors) or 10 (professors) publications to be considered in the assessment
• Teaching plan
• Teaching portfolio (Guidelines:)

Please note: It is mandatory and a part of the application process to complete the 'Executive summary' form, which you will find when you click on “Apply for position”.

The closing date for applications is 23.59 p.m. CET, 6 April 2026.