Associate professor in Occupational Science or User perspectives

The Research Unit of User Perspectives and Community-based Interventions, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, invites applications for a five year part-time (50%) position as associate professor in Occupational Science. The position will run from November 2026 or by agreement. The unit is one of seven research units at the Department of Public Health.

Requirements

• MSc, PhD, or equivalent in health sciences
• Proven relevant teaching and supervision experience
• Demonstrated scientific impact through publications
• Research interests that complement the ongoing research within the department
• Research management and implementation of research projects
• A track record of applying for and getting external project funding
• Teaching at undergraduate and preferably also at graduate level in relation to health educations
• Administration of University based educations
• Module management of courses at undergraduate and graduate level
• Ability to attract continuous external research funding

Benefits

• Paid vacation days
• Health insurance
• Pension plan