Assistant Professor of Immunology - Allergic Inflammation Group
Department of Immunology and Microbiology (ISIM), LEO Foundation Skin Immunology Research Centre. This is a two-year fixed-term position starting from January 1, 2027.
Background
The Assistant Professor should have a strong background in Adaptive and Innate Immunity and its role in inflammatory diseases including allergy and autoimmunity.
About the Group
The Allergic Inflammation Group analyzes the development of allergic diseases including atopic dermatitis, asthma, rhinitis and food allergy and tries to elucidate the genetic, cellular and molecular mechanisms of sensitisation. The group values teamwork and an interdisciplinary approach to discovery and has extensive local and international networks. We are a diverse team of researchers with interests in several areas but bound by an excitement to understand the basic principles of immune function.
Your role and responsibilities
The role of Assistant Professor is very important for the team.



We are looking for someone who has knowledge in our core areas of research and someone that can contribute to the team environment in several ways including in implementing independent research projects and in contributing to those of others in the group. The applicant should have led research projects in the past and demonstrate an ability to lead new diverse teams of researchers. A broad expertise in cellular and molecular immunology in the laboratory would be beneficial.
- research, including publication/academic dissemination duties
- research-based teaching
- sharing knowledge with students as part of the Masters education program
- participation in formal pedagogical training programme for assistant professors

Profile and requirements
Six overall criteria apply for assistant professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding, and leadership) are consider

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