Professor of Odontology (University of Copenhagen)

About the Department We aim to promote health in the population by optimizing diagnostics, prevention, and treatment of diseases in the oral and craniofacial areas. Our purpose includes research-based and research-integrating teaching to ensure that basic, translational, and clinical research reaches clinical practice. We focus on interdisciplinary research across three research sections and collaborate with national and international institutions, municipalities, regional hospitals, private practices, and businesses in the medical field to solve complex challenges regarding interactions between oral and medical diseases. The main body of staff at the Department of Odontology is financed by public funding. The position is affiliated with the subject area of Community Dentistry, which is part of the Section of Oral Health, Society and Technology. Job Description When considering applications for the professorship, the main emphasis will be on the applicant's ability to document a high level of original scientific work at an international level within the area of Community Dentistry. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced researcher to lead and develop research in the field of oral health and its connection to society, quality of life, general health, social function, and inequality. The candidate must be a recognized expert with in-depth knowledge of the Danish/Scandinavian dental care systems, legislation, and resource allocation, as well as the individual and societal implications of oral health and diseases. The candidate is expected to employ both qualitative and quantitative research methods to explore the societal and social aspects of oral health. This includes conducting clinical intervention studies, registry-based research, and interviews. The candidate must demonstrate a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and co-creation with stakeholders, including community members, patients, policymakers, and other relevant parties, to jointly develop and implement research projects that benefit patients, society, and the department. The candidate will be expected to contribute with high-quality research-based and research-integrating teaching in the pre-graduate curriculum. The professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of: Research, including publication/academic dissemination Research-based teaching, including associated examination Research leadership, including guidance and supervision of researchers Obligation to share knowledge with the rest of society, including participation in public debate Academic assessments Examination of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students Research-based public-sector consultancy may be required Required Qualifications To be qualified for a professor position, applicants will be assessed according to six overall criteria for recognizing merit at the University of Copenhagen: research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding, and leadership. The candidate is expected to have a high level of oral and written English. International applicants are expected to learn Danish and to speak/understand the language at a sufficient level within a reasonable period to be able to teach and keep patient records in Danish, as required by Danish legislation. The candidate must have completed the MSc degree in Dentistry (equivalent to the Danish 2-year Master programme, entailing authorization). Candidates with the right to work independently as a dentist in accordance with Danish legislation will be preferred. Personal competences considered: Expert in Community Dentistry performing original and innovative research at a high international level with interdisciplinary impact Excellent communicator publishing in international peer-reviewed journals and contributing to public debate Collaborative, promoting long-lasting partnerships with researchers, hospitals, industry, and stakeholders Leader with skills to manage research and teaching with emphasis on inclusion, diversity, and trust; committed PhD/student supervisor Health advocate and promoter with insight into societal needs for public and global health Contributor to life-long learning and department development Professional in daily work and interactions with colleagues, students, and patients Documentation required: High degree of original academic production at an international level, including significant contributions to the discipline Research management and commitment to external academic activities, knowledge, and technology transfer Research-based teaching The professor must also possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. Terms of Employment Permanent position Average weekly working hours: 37 hours Salary and terms set according to the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisations Covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025 Questions For further information, contact: Anne Havemose-Poulsen E-mail: ahap@sund.ku.dk Phone: +45 35 32 66 92 Foreign applicants may find the university’s International Staff Mobility useful. Application Applications must be submitted in English and include: Application (including motivation; maximum 2 pages) Curriculum vitae (including information about external funding) Diplomas (Master’s, PhD, and other relevant certificates) Complete list of publications Research plan (3–5 pages) Uploads of up to 10 publications to be considered Teaching plan Teaching portfolio Application procedure: After the deadline, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointments Committee. Applicants are notified whether their application passed for assessment. The Dean appoints an expert assessment committee. Selected applicants are notified of the committee composition and may comment on parts of the assessment relating to themselves. Applicants will be assessed according to Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities. Application deadline: 23:59 CET, Sunday, 26 October 2025 Employment start: 1 March 2026 Interviews: Likely held on 19 January 2026 The University of Copenhagen is part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU) and promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard, offering an ambitious and collaborative environment. Contact: Anne Havemose-Poulsen E-mail: ahap@sund.ku.dk If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

About the Department

We aim to promote health in the population by optimizing diagnostics, prevention, and treatment of diseases in the oral and craniofacial areas. Our purpose includes research-based and research-integrating teaching to ensure that basic, translational, and clinical research reaches clinical practice.

We focus on interdisciplinary research across three research sections and collaborate with national and international institutions, municipalities, regional hospitals, private practices, and businesses in the medical field to solve complex challenges regarding interactions between oral and medical diseases. The main body of staff at the Department of Odontology is financed by public funding. The position is affiliated with the subject area of Community Dentistry, which is part of the Section of Oral Health, Society and Technology.

Job Description

When considering applications for the professorship, the main emphasis will be on the applicant's ability to document a high level of original scientific work at an international level within the area of Community Dentistry.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced researcher to lead and develop research in the field of oral health and its connection to society, quality of life, general health, social function, and inequality. The candidate must be a recognized expert with in-depth knowledge of the Danish/Scandinavian dental care systems, legislation, and resource allocation, as well as the individual and societal implications of oral health and diseases.

The candidate is expected to employ both qualitative and quantitative research methods to explore the societal and social aspects of oral health. This includes conducting clinical intervention studies, registry-based research, and interviews. The candidate must demonstrate a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and co-creation with stakeholders, including community members, patients, policymakers, and other relevant parties, to jointly develop and implement research projects that benefit patients, society, and the department.

The candidate will be expected to contribute with high-quality research-based and research-integrating teaching in the pre-graduate curriculum.

The professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:

Research, including publication/academic dissemination
Research-based teaching, including associated examination
Research leadership, including guidance and supervision of researchers
Obligation to share knowledge with the rest of society, including participation in public debate
Academic assessments
Examination of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students
Research-based public-sector consultancy may be required

Required Qualifications

To be qualified for a professor position, applicants will be assessed according to six overall criteria for recognizing merit at the University of Copenhagen: research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding, and leadership.

The candidate is expected to have a high level of oral and written English. International applicants are expected to learn Danish and to speak/understand the language at a sufficient level within a reasonable period to be able to teach and keep patient records in Danish, as required by Danish legislation.

The candidate must have completed the MSc degree in Dentistry (equivalent to the Danish 2-year Master programme, entailing authorization). Candidates with the right to work independently as a dentist in accordance with Danish legislation will be preferred.

Personal competences considered:

Expert in Community Dentistry performing original and innovative research at a high international level with interdisciplinary impact
Excellent communicator publishing in international peer-reviewed journals and contributing to public debate
Collaborative, promoting long-lasting partnerships with researchers, hospitals, industry, and stakeholders
Leader with skills to manage research and teaching with emphasis on inclusion, diversity, and trust; committed PhD/student supervisor
Health advocate and promoter with insight into societal needs for public and global health
Contributor to life-long learning and department development
Professional in daily work and interactions with colleagues, students, and patients

Documentation required:

High degree of original academic production at an international level, including significant contributions to the discipline
Research management and commitment to external academic activities, knowledge, and technology transfer
Research-based teaching

The professor must also possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Terms of Employment

Permanent position
Average weekly working hours: 37 hours
Salary and terms set according to the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisations
Covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025

Questions

For further information, contact:
Anne Havemose-Poulsen
E-mail: ahap@sund.ku.dk
Phone: +45 35 32 66 92

Foreign applicants may find the university’s International Staff Mobility useful.

Application

Applications must be submitted in English and include:

Application (including motivation; maximum 2 pages)
Curriculum vitae (including information about external funding)
Diplomas (Master’s, PhD, and other relevant certificates)
Complete list of publications
Research plan (3–5 pages)
Uploads of up to 10 publications to be considered
Teaching plan
Teaching portfolio

Application procedure:

After the deadline, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointments Committee. Applicants are notified whether their application passed for assessment. The Dean appoints an expert assessment committee. Selected applicants are notified of the committee composition and may comment on parts of the assessment relating to themselves.

Applicants will be assessed according to Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

Application deadline: 23:59 CET, Sunday, 26 October 2025
Employment start: 1 March 2026
Interviews: Likely held on 19 January 2026

The University of Copenhagen is part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU) and promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard, offering an ambitious and collaborative environment.

Contact:
Anne Havemose-Poulsen
E-mail: ahap@sund.ku.dk

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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