A clinical position as consultant of neurology at the Department of Neurology at Copenhagen University Hospital – Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg is open for appointment from as soon as possible.

The position is combined with a 10-year position as clinical professor (chair) of Neurology at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen.

With this new position the Department of Neurology, Copenhagen University Hospital – Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg wishes to strengthen the leadership in clinical research and teaching in collaboration with the University of Copenhagen.

It is a requirement that the applicant is accepted for appointment of both the professorship and the consultancy.

The advertisement for the professorship is available from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen (http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/)

About the department

The Department of Neurology at Bispebjerg Hospital is a dynamic clinical and academic environment providing high-quality neurological care to patients in the Capital Region of Denmark. The department has a strong collaboration with the University of Copenhagen and is home to recognized research units. We offer a stimulating setting for clinical excellence, research, and education.

Clinical functions and focus areas of the department

The department is dedicated to the comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of a wide spectrum of neurological disorders, with expertise in stroke, Parkinson’s disease, neuromuscular conditions, Tourette’s Syndrome, and various headache disorders. Our clinical services span both acute and outpatient care, supported by a specialized stroke unit, a dedicated movement disorders clinic, and advanced headache treatment programs. We maintain a strong interdisciplinary approach that brings together neurologists, nurses, therapists, and researchers to provide cohesive, patient-centred care. This collaboration is deeply integrated with ongoing research activities, ensuring that our clinical practice is continuously informed by the latest scientific evidence. Our work bridges the gap between hospital-based services and community care, aiming to promote long-term health outcomes and high-quality, accessible neurological care.

Research and teaching

With this new position the Department of Neurology, Copenhagen University Hospital – Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg wishes to strengthen the leadership in clinical research and teaching in collaboration with the University of Copenhagen.

Qualifications

Applicants must be board-certified specialist in Neurology.

Conditions

In order to be considered, the applicant must send an application to both the Faculty (the professorship) and to the hospital (the consultancy) cf. the simultaneously advertised position of the professorship. Appointment is conditioned by the fact that the applicant obtains both positions. This also applies to the applicants who are already employed as consultants at Copenhagen University Hospital – Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg.

Salary and conditions of employment as consultant are as agreed between the Danish Regions and the Danish Association of Medical Specialists and between the Capital Region/Region Zealand and University of Copenhagen.

As clinical professor at least 50 % of the working time will be allocated to academic tasks (e.g., research, teaching, evaluation tasks and communication with the public) in agreement with the Head of Department of Department of Clinical Medicine at the University of Copenhagen. The remaining time will be allocated for clinical work in agreement with the head of Neurology. Additional support and details on the working conditions must be negotiated with the head of the department of Neurology, Copenhagen University Hospital – Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg.

Application procedure

The application must include the following:

• Curriculum Vitae and a complete list of publications
• Copy of the authorization certificate for specialist in Neurology
• A description of how the applicant is qualified as
  • Clinical expert
  • Communicator
  • Collaborator
  • Manager/administrator/organizer
  • Health advocate
  • Scholar/researcher/teacher
  • Professional

For more information please refer to Sundhedsstyrelsen: The Seven Roles of Physicians.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday the 26.08.2026.

Further information:

For further information please contact head of the department Marie Norsker Folke tel. + 45 3863 5224, or email: marie.norsker.folke@regionh.dk

Information on Terms of employment for the Capital Region: https://www.regionh.dk/english/job/Pages/default.aspx