Professor i Mandlige Kønscellers Biologi - Internationalt Forskningslederskab

Professor / Uddannelse / genetik / kræftforskning / reproduktionsbiologi / single-cell transkriptomik

Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of Copenhagen

Job description
The University of Copenhagen is seeking an outstanding scientist for a professorship in the biology of male germ cells at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine. The primary selection criterion will be research excellence and emphasis will be placed on the candidate’s ability to document a high level of original scientific work at an international level within the area of basic molecular mechanisms underlying human male reproductive development, male fertility, testicular cancer. The ideal candidate should have a strong international track record in areas such as:

• Genetic and epigenetic regulation of male reproductive development and disorders
• Cellular, molecular and genetic mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of testicular cancer
• Small RNA and single-cell transcriptomics profiling of reproductive tissues
• Molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in the function of human sperm cells
• Translational research related to the function of the human testis (e.g. puberty, fertility)

The position should complement and strength the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine collaboration with clinical departments in Denmark and it is important that the candidate can prove translation of basic research into clinically relevant aspects. Furthermore, the candidate must be an internationally recognized and visionary scientist with a strong track record of international and interdisciplinary collaboration. The successful candidate will develop and lead an internationally recognized and extramurally funded research program and must therefore show a track record of securing external competitive funding. It is expected that the candidate will contribute to teaching in medical genetics and supervision of both students and more senior researchers as well as engage in public outreach activities.

The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (https://icmm.ku.dk/) offers a dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative environment, with a commitment to research excellence and a thriving teaching program in Cellular and Molecular Medicine. The department consist of several independent research groups and research centers each performing high-impact research in cellular and molecular mechanisms. The department offers extensive mentorship to future research leaders and access to state-of-the-art lab facilities.

The 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 a 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 information about each criterion.

Furthermore, the candidate must be able to document:

• Document a high degree of original academic production at an international level, including considerable contributions to the development of the academic discipline
• Manage research and other management functions, e.g. engage in the university’s external academic activities, as well as knowledge and technology transfer
• Provide research-based teaching

The professor is also required to possess good interpersonal and communicative skills.

Terms of employment
Start date: 1 April 2026 or as soon as possible hereafter.

The position is a permanent position.

The average weekly working hours are 7,4 hours per week.

Questions
For further information, please contact Deputy Head of Department Jesper Svejstrup, tmarshalljsvejstrupchelseayoungdavid37@sund.ku.dkwright.dkmoyer.dkdavis-medina.dk.

Foreign applicants may find the university’s International Staff Mobility useful.

Assessment material

• Curriculum vitae (Including 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 10 publications to be considered in the assessment
• Teaching plan
• Teaching portfolio (Guidelines)

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 to assess 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 university's Job Portal.

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. Only online applications will be accepted. The closing date for applications is 23.59 p.m. CET, Sunday 23 november 2025.