Professor of Equine Orthopaedics

 

The university seeks to appoint a full professor of Equine Orthopaedic disease and surgery to the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences to commence as soon as possible. The position is a permanent position. Information on the department can be found at: https://ikv.ku.dk/english/

Job description
When, considering applications for the professorship the main emphasis will be on the main aspects:

  • The applicant's ability to document a high level of original scientific production on an international level within the area of equine orthopaedics and orthopaedic surgery and related subjects such as musculoskeletal inflammation, traumatology, pain and diagnostic imaging.
  • The applicant’s experience with orthopedic surgery and advanced diagnostic imaging incl. attraction of funding and practical implementation of advanced imaging modalities in an equine referral hospital setting.

Orthopedic conditions are a major challenge in equine veterinary medicine. Precise and accurate diagnoses are the prerequisite for instigation of correct therapies, be it medical or surgical. Use of advanced imaging such as CT, MRI and scintigraphy is now commonplace in equine orthopedic surgery for obtaining diagnoses and for planning/performing orthopedic surgery. The professor must focus on equine orthopedic diseases including orthopedic surgery and advanced imaging He/she is expected to assist in obtaining funding for and to implement a smoothly operating advanced diagnostic imaging unit in collaboration with Section of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging, and to collaborate with fellow researchers in the section, the department as a whole, and with external partners to integrate equine orthopedic research and advanced imaging methodologies into the field of equine clinical orthopedics.

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, residents and veterinary students
  • Obligation to share knowledge with the rest of society, including participation in public debate
  • Academic assessments
  • Research-based teaching with associated examination duties
  • Professional assessment work
  • Attraction of funding for and implementation of an advanced imaging unit in collaboration with colleagues at Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging and the director of The Large Animal Teaching Hospital. The professor will serve as daily leader of the unit, once it is established.
  • Patient care and hospital service management at specialist level in The Large Animal Teaching Hospital.
  • Out-of-hours surgical emergency service in The Large Animal Teaching Hospital.
  • Attempt to establish a residency program in large animal imaging under The European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging, preferably in collaboration the Section of Veterinary Imaging or as an alternative residency with an external collaborator

Required qualifications
Six overall criteria apply for professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Find information about each criterion here: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/criteria-for-recognising-merit.

Furthermore, each applicant 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
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 2020.

Questions
For further information, please contact Head of Department Asger Lundorff Jensen alj@sund.ku.dk, http://www.ikv.ku.english/

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: https://www.ism.ku.dk/ (International Staff Mobility).

Application
The application must be submitted in English and must include the following documents:

  • Application, including motivation for applying for this position (Maximum 2 pages)
  • 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: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/job-application-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 https://jobportal.ku.dk/.

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, 26 June Month 2021.

Interviews for this position are likely to be held on in the month of September 2021.

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Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.

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Application deadline: 27-06-2021
Employment start: Start as soon as possible
Department/Location: Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Section of Medicine and Surgery

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