Department of Science and Environment (DSE), Roskilde University, invites applications for a position as professor of Environmental Risk Assessment of contaminants from 1 March 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
In announcing the position, DSE looks to strengthen its research in environmental sciences within the following fields: environmental fate and impact of contaminants (e.g., chemical- and material like plastic) abundance and environmental risk assessment of contaminants. The Department is interested in applicants, whose research and teaching profile includes one or more of the above subject areas in combination with an interest in building interdisciplinary research and collaboration on education. The main teaching focus will be in environmental risk assessment, but we expect you to be willing and able to teach broadly within these subjects at bachelor- and master levels.
Through collaboration with researchers and stakeholders across sectors globally, the position will allow you to integrate environmental science, including assessing fate and effects of contaminants and anthropogenic materials (e.g., nano- and microplastics), and environmental risk assessment frameworks, thereby making the platform for having a strong impact on European regulatory decision-making for the benefit of the environment and society.
Department of Science and Environment is one of four departments at Roskilde University. The department conducts basic and applied research within environmental sciences, medicinal biology, molecular biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. Bachelor and interdisciplinary Master programs are offered within these areas. Roskilde University as well as the Department has a strategic focus on interdisciplinary science and external collaboration, and the Professor must be willing to support this strategy and be motivated to develop new collaboration platforms.
The department is organized into four sections: Environmental Dynamics, Molecular & Medical Biology, Mathematics & Physics, and Chemistry. We work interdisciplinary across sections and departments, often in collaboration with private companies, public institutions, other universities and NGO’s. Read more at https://ruc.dk/en/department-science-and-environment
The position is anchored in the Section for Environmental Dynamics. This Section comprises at the moment eight professors, associate professors and assistant professors as well as a varying number of PhD-students, and postdoc’s. We furthermore have a group of four to five technicians as part of the group. DSE has a well-established shared infrastructure with state-of-the-art equipment facilities, including field spectroradiometer, Mass-spectrometry (LCMS, GCMS, ICP-MS, FT-IR), CHNS, various microscopy facilities and access to work shops. We offer an international and team-oriented research environment with excellent opportunities for collaboration both within the department and across departments. Read more about the section at https://ruc.dk/en/research-group/environmental-dynamics
Responsibilities and tasks
The professor’s main tasks are to further develop the field of environmental risk assessment focusing on fate and effects of contaminants and anthropogenic materials, e.g. plastic including nano- and microplastics, and to specifically integrate this into a regulatory outlook by leading and further developing a research team, and to undertake research and research-based teaching within the field of research.
The professor is expected to maintain a significant record of publications, to inspire research achievement and to build a research culture within the research group. You will also be expected to secure external research funding and engage in research networks. The Professor will teach in an interdisciplinary environment and engage in problem-oriented project work with extensive student involvement and responsibility. You will be required to teach, supervise and assess students at BSc and MSc levels as well as PhD students. This also implies developing the field in relation to teaching. As professor you will be required to participate in post-doctoral training and be responsible for the supervision of assistant professors as well as take part in academic assessments. The position also includes a duty to actively share knowledge with the rest of society – including participation in the public debate within your field. The Professor’s tasks will also include activities within student recruitment and popular dissemination of science.
You are also required to be enterprising, to possess good interpersonal skills, and to be a visible, active participant in the daily activities in the group and the department, in addition to being willing to engage in disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department. You are also expected to be able to take a leading responsibility for the continuation of a creative and pleasant working environment. Finally, you will be expected to take a strategic responsibility for management and leadership through engagement in the group and the Department.
The ideal candidate is expected to be able to teach in English immediately, and within three years acquire proficiency in Danish sufficient for participation in departmental and university committees and meetings.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a PhD degree within the research area. Documented scientific qualifications equivalent to associate professor level in relation to the above-mentioned subject area(s) are required. In addition, the candidate should have:
- a strong research track-record within environmental risk assessment integrating regulatory aspects and ecotoxicology.
- a clear vision for the research field, and the development of a research group.
- experience with management of research teams and to develop research talents.
- a proven interdisciplinarity and have an international research experience and strong international network.
- a strong track-record in attracting funding nationally and internationally.
- shown commitment to communicating natural science to the general public, government etc.
- experience with development of new courses/teaching programs within her/his field of expertise
- proven study-administrative skills e.g., in developing integrated education programs
- a portfolio showing responsibilities for different course teaching and project supervisions - including supervision at Ph.D. and post.doc levels
The ideal candidate shall be enterprising and possess good communication skills and be a visible, involved participant in the department’s daily activities, in addition to being willing to engage in disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration across the department.
Applicants are referred to the university’s Faculty expectations for specifications on the required level of qualifications within research, teaching, networking, fundraising, impact and outreach etc.
Assessment
In the assessment of the candidates, consideration will be given to;
- original scientific production at an international level in relation to the above-mentioned field(s)
- research topic and potential for development of the field
- experience with providing dynamic leadership in the development of research and teaching,
- ability to and a track record in securing external research funding and leading a research team of young scientists (phd’s and postdocs),
- the ability to promote and utilize research results,
- documented popular dissemination of science,
- experience in teaching and education, including own pedagogical development, contributions to the pedagogical development of a team of teachers as well as participation in doctoral school activities,
- experience with administrative tasks related to teaching and development of study programs (study boards, heads of study, development of BSc/MSc programs etc.)
- scientific network and ability to contribute to development of the department’s internal and external cooperation,
- experience with cross disciplinary and intersectoral collaboration e.g., NGO, government, industry etc.
- willingness and capability of teaching in a truly interdisciplinary environment. The university builds on problem-oriented project work, student involvement and student responsibilities. Thus, experience in project guidance is an advantage.
- fluent in English
Questions
For further information about the position, please contact Dean Susanne Sørensen by phone: +45 6195 1197 or email: susa@ruc.dk or Professor Henriette Selck +45 4674 2983.
Terms of employment
The employment is on full time, 37 hours per week and you will refer to Susanne Sørensen.
The position will be filled according to the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations
(AC) and Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.
Commencing salary will be minimum DKK 703.060,99 kr. kr. per year (1st April 2024 level) plus pension contribution (17,1 %).
Application procedure
After the deadline for applications the Dean will shortlist applicants for assessment with assistance from the recruitment committee including the chairperson of the assessment committee.
Shortly after the application deadline all applicants will be notified whether or not their application has been selected for assessment.
The shortlisted applicants will be informed about the composition of the assessment committee, and each applicant will be given the opportunity to comment on the composition of the committee and - later on - their assessment.
Once the recruitment process is completed, all applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application.
Application
To apply for the position go to www.ruc.dk/en/job/
Only applications in English are accepted.
Applications must include:
1. Cover letter (max 1 page) followed by (in the same document):
- Research plan (max 3 pages) describing your plans for development of the academic field in regard to both research and education
- A short description stating your most important
3. Documentation of education
4. Teaching portfolio (read more about teaching portfolio at Roskilde University here)
5. A complete list of publications
6. A maximum of 7 relevant scientific works that you want included in the assessment
If any of the publications that you want included in the assessment are the result of a joint effort, the extent and the nature of your contribution to each individual work must then be clarified in a co-author statement (find template here)
7. Documentation of additional research qualifications, including
- experience in research management or other managerial functions
- track record in fundraising
Please submit your application no later than November 18, 2024.
Material received after this date will not be taken into consideration.
Roskilde University wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Roskilde Universitets fornemmeste opgave er eksperimenterende, nyskabende former for læring, forskning og problemløsning, som flytter samfundet fremad. Vi uddanner kompetente tværfaglige kandidater og skaber videnskabelige resultater af højeste kvalitet gennem åbenhed, involvering og videndeling.
Roskilde Universitet har ca. 6.500 studerende, 900 ansatte og 800 mio. kr. i årlig omsætning.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Roskilde Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Roskilde Universitet, Universitetsvej, 4000 Roskilde
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 18-11-2024;
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