Assistant Professor in Companion Animal General Practice and Didactics with a focus on infectious diseases

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Assistant Professor in Companion Animal General Practice and Didactics with a focus on infectious diseases

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Københavns Universitet

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated Assistant Professor in Companion Animal General Practice and Didactics from 1 November 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is fixed term for four years.About the Department
The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences covers strong and internationally recognized research areas in clinical veterinary sciences. Based on these, we want to set a new standard for cross-disciplinary research, education and innovation within animal health and disease and be among the best public workplaces in Denmark. Our research supports teaching in a manner and quality securing continued national and international bench marking. The culture of the department is typical Scandinavian: a flat structure with a tradition for close collaboration where all employees are expecting openness, mutual respect and sharing of ideas, resources and competences.Information on the department can be found at:Our Research
Companion animal general practice is a strategic priority area within the department. The research group for companion animal general practice, dermatology and didactics is primarily focused on creating the evidence to promote companion animal health and welfare, disease prevention, infection control, antimicrobial stewardship and evidence-based teaching methods. Our research group is responsible for and is developing the core veterinary clinical curriculum that ensures new graduates have the essential day-one competencies needed for companion animal general practice. This includes both theoretical and practical propaedeutic training using simulations at the 24/7 University of Copenhagen Center for Veterinary Simulation. We focus on aligning day-one competencies across medicine and surgery with the needs of companion animal general practice.Our group is part of the Section for Clinical Practice and Diagnostics in Companion Animals. The section includes faculty, diplomates, residents, and senior clinicians. We work closely with all the University Hospital for Companion Animals’ units, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation.Your Job
You will support research, teaching, and clinical curriculum development across the fields of medicine, surgery and didactics in companion animal general practice. Collaboration with companion animal practice and outreach to other research groups across the department and externally within and outside the University of Copenhagen is essential.You will be part of the research group for companion animal general practice, dermatology and didactics at the University of Copenhagen and contribute to interdisciplinary projects involving companion animal health and welfare, disease prevention, infection control and didactics. Your work will span both academic and field-based work, including potential collaborations or principal investigatory roles in Greenland-based companion animal general practice clinical and teaching initiatives.Your tasks will include:

• Conducting research, including publishing and disseminating findings.
• Research-based teaching of veterinary students and supervising thesis projects at bachelor’s and master’s levels.
• Contributing to clinical work in companion animal general practice and field-based veterinary services, including general practice clinics in Greenland.
• Disseminating research findings to both scientific and public audiences.
• Participating in grant writing and fundraising for research and clinical outreach.
• Engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration with national and international partners.
• Administrative duties related to teaching, research, and clinical coordination.

Profile
We are looking for a PhD-level veterinarian with a strong research profile in companion animal health and welfare, disease prevention, infection control, antimicrobial stewardship and/or evidence-based teaching methods. The ideal candidate is passionate about combining clinical practice with impactful research and public engagement.Six overall criteria apply for assistant professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. These criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organizational contribution, external funding, and leadership) provide a framework for assessing candidates. Find information about each criterion here: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/criteria-for-recognising-merit.Essential Skills and Experience

• PhD degree in veterinary science or a related field.
• DVM degree and authorization to practice veterinary medicine in Denmark, or hold a veterinary degree, which allow for obtaining a Danish Veterinary License within six months after accepting the job offer –
• Documented research experience in companion animal health and welfare, disease prevention, infection control, antimicrobial stewardship and/or evidence-based teaching methods.
• Documented teaching and/or supervisory experience at university level.
• Clinical and research experience within companion animal general practice and fieldwork.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience with interdisciplinary national and international research collaboration.
• Proficiency in Danish or willingness to learn within 3 years of employment according to UCPH policy.
• Experience in public science communication and outreach.
• Familiarity with grant writing and project coordination.

The assistant professor’s duties will primarily include research, including obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication and research-based teaching with associated examination obligations within companion animal health and welfare, disease prevention, infection control, antimicrobial stewardship and didactics. To a limited extent this may also include performance of other duties.Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, internationally competitive research. The ability to attract external funding will be considered together with outreach qualifications. Documented teaching qualifications and propaedeutic and clinical teaching experience in a specialized university hospital setting is preferred.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. Furthermore, each candidate must be assessed according to the specific requirements stated in the job advertisement. Please read more atFor further information about the position, please contact Associate Professor Tina Møller Sørensen, Section of Clinical practice & Diagnostics on tel. +45 35 32 08 57 or e-mail .The position is open from 1 November 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.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 Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.Please include

• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• If available, description and documentation of teaching and supervision experience and qualifications – please describe and document:

• Experience with supervision of BSc and MSc students
• Teaching experience
• Formal pedagogical training
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 14 August 2025, 23:59 GMT +2.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 atPlease refer to the following no. in future communication in this case: 211-0521/25-2AKøbenhavns Universitet giver sine knap 10.000 medarbejdere muligheder for at udnytte deres talent fuldt ud i et ambitiøst, uformelt miljø. Vi sikrer traditionsrige og moderne rammer om uddannelser og fri forskning på højt internationalt niveau. Vi søger svar og løsninger på fælles problemer og gør ny viden tilgængelig og nyttig for andre.

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Location

København

Job date

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 02:39:53 GMT

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