Department of Molecular Medicine at the University of Southern Denmark seeks an outstanding candidate to fill a position at the Associate Professor level in the field of Molecular Immunology.

The position is housed at the Department of Molecular Medicine (IMM) and starts April 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The department resides at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) in Odense.

The successful candidate must have an international profile and a very strong record of research publications in relation to their career, demonstrating a clear potential to excel in scientific research at a very high level.

We expect the candidate to actively engage in the development of the research unit as well as to contribute positively to teaching at the department.

Molecular Immunology

The Department of Molecular Medicine (IMM) seeks candidates doing cutting-edge research within molecular medicine under the theme ’Inflammation and disease’. The successful candidate will be expected to synergize with existing research activities in at least one of the tree main sections of the Department, which houses several relevant groups that can host the candidate. In addition to laboratory facilities, the candidate will have access to advanced core technologies in e.g. cell imaging, FACS, cell sorting, confocal microscopy, animal studies, antibody generation, and biosensors. Close collaboration with Odense University Hospital ensures excellent possibilities for translational research.

Information about the department and contact details to professors leading relevant research groups can be seen here. 

Contact information

For further information please contact Professor Jonas Heilskov Graversen by e-mail jgraversen@health.sdu.dk or the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Professor Ole Skøtt, email dekan@health.sdu.dk 

Application deadline 

March 15, 2026, at 2359 hrs. CET

Employment

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 

• A complete and numbered list of publications 

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

• 8 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the candidate as most important for this position (as single pdf-files or alternatively all publications merged into one pdf-file)

• 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 as part of the initial selection process. 

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.