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The position is associated with the research group "Transformation of Cities and Landscapes - Geoinformatics".
The successful candidate has a strong research profile in social geography in a European and/or North American context with emphasis on urban and regional socio-economic processes and uneven geographies. The successful candidate should contribute to the cross-disciplinary
efforts of the research group. The position will complement the current core research activities on urban and peri-urban transformations and add insights of the processes of social differentiation and disparity on the local and regional scales.
The successful applicant has a keen interest in collaborative research and documented experience from joint research projects is an advantage. A proven record of successful applications for external funds is essential as the applicant is expected to seek research
funds either independently or in collaboration with other researchers.
Applicants are required to have university level teaching experience, documented teaching competencies and must be able to explain and reflect upon own teaching practice and portfolio. Formal pedagogical training or supervision equivalent to the University
of Copenhagen teacher training programme for assistant professors is required in order to obtain a permanent position.
Duties include the applicant´s own research, development of the field, assessment tasks, grant applications, and research management such as supervision and training of research fellows and other staff. The successful applicant must also teach, supervise, prepare
and participate in examinations, and fulfill other tasks requested by the Department.
Assessment of applicants will
primarily consider their level of documented, original scientific production at an international level, including contributions to developments in their field, as well as their documented teaching qualifications. Managerial and out-reach qualifications of
applicants including ability to attract external funding will also be considered.
The Geography Section conducts research within a wide range of Human and Physical Geography subjects. It comprises the following research groups: Environment & Society in Developing Countries, Transformation of Cities & Landscapes, Geoinformatics, Terrestric
Ecosystem analysis and Dynamic geomorphology. The section is responsible for teaching on all levels and welcomes almost 100 new students per year.
Further information on the Department is linked athttp://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/departments/.
Inquiries about the position can be made to Associate Professor Lars Winther, tel.: +45 3532 2554 or mail: [log in to unmask]" target="_blank">[log in to unmask] or
Head of Section, Associate Professor Lasse Møller-Jensen, tel.: +45 3532 2566 or mail: [log in to unmask]" target="_blank">[log in to unmask]
The position is open from 1. September 2014, or as soon as possible thereafter.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.
Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.
Commencing salary is currently
For Assoc. Professor - up to DKK 441,149 including annual supplement (+ pension up to DKK 75,437)
Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.
The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY ONLINE below.
Please include
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Curriculum vitae
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Diplomas
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Research plan - description of current and future research plans
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Description and documentation of teaching experience and qualifications according
to university guidelines
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Complete publication list
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Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers
The deadline for applications is the 2th of February 2014.
Interviews/trial lectures will be held on the 2th of May 2014.
Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case: 211-0238.
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