BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
A position as Tenure-Track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Bioinformatics is available from 1 April, 2024, at the Bioinformatics Research Centre (BiRC), Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University, Denmark.
The deadline for receipt of all applications is 14 December, 2023.
The position
We seek an internationally recognized researcher in bioinformatics. We welcome applicants within all areas of bioinformatics with a strong focus on development of computational and statistical methods. The applicant must have earned a PhD degree and have demonstrated excellence in research and scholarship within the field of interest.
As an assistant professor in a tenure track position, the candidate is expected to develop a strong and competitive research program and will be offered local mentoring during the tenure track period. Start-up funds to establish a competitive research program are negotiable. In case of more senior applicants, a position as associate professor will be considered.
The successful candidate is expected to establish his or her own research team and profile, deliver innovative research of the highest international standard, participate actively in collaborations with other researchers at BiRC and Aarhus University, contribute to teaching and supervision of students, and obtain competitive research funding from external funding bodies.
Who we are
BiRC is an interdisciplinary research centre that employs about 40 researchers and PhD students as an independent section of The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics. The research at BiRC spans major areas of bioinformatics, and BiRC is involved in teaching and supervision of students on all levels from BSc to PhD. In particular, BiRC is responsible for the Master's program in Bioinformatics. Please refer to https://birc.au.dk/ and https://mbg.au.dk/ for further information about BiRC and MBG, and to https://nat.au.dk/ and https://www.au.dk/ for information on Faculty of Natural Sciences and Aarhus University, respectively.
What we offer
The department offers:
- well-developed research infrastructure and computational infrastructure at BiRC.
- an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators.
- a workplace characterized by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance.
Application
The application must be in English and include:
- a curriculum vitae;
- a degree certificate;
- a complete list of publications;
- information about current research activities and a statement of future research plans;
- a teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching;
- a description of any participation in committees and administrative forums;
- a minimum of three references: name and contact information.
Working place
The place of employment is Aarhus University, Bioinformatics Research Centre, Universitetsbyen 81, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.
Further information
For more information please contact Head of Department (MBG) Erik Østergaard Jensen or Head of Section (BIRC) Christian Storm Pedersen.
Phone number: +45 2899 2567
Email: eoj@mbg.au.dk
Deadline
Application deadline 14 December 2023
Natural Sciences Tenure Track
Aarhus University offers talented scientists from around the world attractive career perspectives via the Natural Sciences Tenure Track Programme. Highly qualified candidates are appointed as Assistant Professors for a period of six years with the prospect of performance- based advancement to a tenured Associate Professorship position.
The aim of the Natural Sciences Tenure Track Programme is to:
- attract outstanding talented individuals that are competitive at an international level
- to promote the early development of independent research success early in the career of scientists
- to create transparency in the academic career path
- access to research infrastructure
- capability development, including postgraduate teacher training
- a mentoring programme
- support to develop scientific networks and to secure interdisciplinary research at the highest level
Please refer to the tenure track guidelines for the tenure review criteria and for the tenure review process.
Application procedure
Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the assessment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. The selection is made on the basis of an assessment of who of the candidates are most relevant considering the requirements of the advertisement. All applicants will be notified within 6 weeks whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee and will receive his/her assessment. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.
Letter of reference
If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline. Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.
Formalities and salary range
Natural Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.
Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.
At the Faculty of Natural Science at Aarhus University, we strive to support our scientific staff in their career development. We focus on competency development and career clarification and want to make your opportunities transparent. On our website, you can find information on all types of scientific positions, as well as the entry criteria we use when assessing candidates. You can also read more about how we can assist you in your career planning and development.
Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.
Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
Aarhus University
Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Aarhus Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Aarhus Universitet, Universitetsbyen 81, 8000 Aarhus C
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 27-11-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
Se mere her: https://job.jobnet.dk/CV/FindWork/Details/5919084
