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 considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates.

Find information about each criterion here:



https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/criteria-for-recognising-merit.

Essential Experience And

Skills - You have a PhD in Immunology - You are highly experienced in mouse models of skin and lung inflammation, flow cytometry, confocal microscopy and other immunohistochemistry techniques.

- You have an active interest in allergy, autoimmunity, microbial influences on disease - You have pre- and postgraduate teaching experience within Immunology.
- Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams - Excellent English skills written and spoken - A strong publication record and record of presenting your work at national and international meetings.
- Other basic lab techniques including ELISAs, cloning, RNA isolation and qPCR.

Desirable Experience And

Skills - Mouse models of infection including nematode infection, bacteria, viruses, and natural infectious models.

- Experience in teaching and mentorship - Experience with grant applications Place of employment The place of employment is at the LEO Foundation Skin Immunology Research Centre, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, University of Copenhagen.

We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and access to state-of-the-art flow cytometry facilities, a core imaging facility, single cell and spatial RNA-Sequencing facilities and a large animal facility, which operates at several barrier levels. Terms of employment The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 2 years. The start date is January 1,



2027 or as soon as possible. Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation.

Currently, the monthly salary starts at 39,993 DKK/approx. 5,350 EUR (August 2026 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 18.07 % to your pension fund.

Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years. The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020. Contact and Promotion For further information please contact Jonathan Coquet, [email protected].

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk 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 adecuado framework for a successful academic career.

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background. The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities. We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

Application deadline 22-10-2026 Employment start 01-01-2027 Working hours Full time Department/Location Department of Immunology and Microbiology

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