Part-time (45%) Associate Professor of Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry (Fixed-Term, 3 Year)

Job title: Part-time (45%) Associate Professor of Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry (Fixed-Term, 3 Year)

Company: KU – SUND – Kbh O


Job description: Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of CopenhagenThe University seeks to appoint an associate professor at the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology to commence January 1st 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.At the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology we work in a dynamic and committed academic community of research, education, innovation, and outreach within the Pharmaceutical Sciences bridging Health Science and Life Science. We value interdisciplinary research and education, development of individual competences, and finding solutions to todays and tomorrows challenges in society. The department furthermore prioritizes sustainability in all aspects of research and education.Radiopharmaceuticals have been shown to be valuable tools for drug development. Molecular imaging agents with a specific focus on theranostic approaches are key in this aspect. Within the last decade, radioligand therapies have become a major focus area as they offer improved therapeutic windows compared to other treatment options. At the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, a special focus lies within the application of radiohalogens for diagnostic and therapeutic use. These radionuclides have optimal decay properties for both applications.Job description
For this associate professorship, the main emphasis will be on the candidate’s ability to document a high level of original scientific work at an international level within the area of radiopharmaceutical chemistry. The candidate will perform research-based teaching within radiopharmaceutical chemistry as well as contribute to the teaching and supervision within organic- and medicinal chemistry. The candidate will also be responsible for key activities related to the newly built radiopharmaceutical chemistry laboratories, including the role as radio safety officer and ensuring laboratory maintenance and safety.The associate professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• Research, including publication/academic dissemination
• Research-based teaching, including associated examination
• Research leadership, including guidance and supervision of researchers
• Obligation to share knowledge with the rest of society, including participation in public debate
• Academic assessments

Required qualifications
To be qualified for an associate professor position, you will be assessed according to these six overall criteria for recognising merit at the University of Copenhagen: Research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding, and leadership. Find .Furthermore, the candidate must be able to document:

• Research qualifications at the level that can be achieved by satisfactorily completing a period of employment as an assistant professor/postdoc, but may also be obtained in other ways
• Teaching qualifications and pedagogical competencies
• Research-based teaching

Desired qualifications

• Experience with developing radiopharmaceuticals with radiohalogens, especially with 3H, 18F, 131I and 211At
• Insights into pretargeting strategies
• Expertise in medicinal chemistry
• Experience as radio-safety officer
• Prior experience with managing a radiopharmaceutical facility

The associate professor is also required to possess good interpersonal and communicative skills.Terms of employment
The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years.The average weekly working hours are appox. 16,65 hours per week.Salary and other terms and conditions of appointment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Finance 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.Questions
For further information, please contact Head of Department Dan Stærk, ds@sund.ku.dk.Foreign applicants may find the university’s useful.Application
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 (Inc luding 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 publications to be considered in the assessment
• Teaching plan
• Teaching portfolio (

) Application procedure
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointments Committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The Dean then appoints an expert assessment committee in order to make an assessment of the selected applicants for the specific post. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee and 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 the .Please note that the applicant will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation.The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.The University of Copenhagen encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position.Please submit the application with the required attachments. The closing date for applications is 23.59 p.m. CET, Tuesday, 8 July 2025.

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Location: København

Job date: Wed, 11 Jun 2025 22:52:05 GMT

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