A permanent position as professor in general practice (20% time) is vacant as soon as possible at the Research Unit of General Practice, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark.
Job description
The University of Southern Denmark is seeking a Professor in General Practice to strengthen and further develop research, education, and talent development within general practice at a time when the field is gaining a significantly enhanced and more central role in the future healthcare system. The position is anchored in the Department of Public Health and placed within the Research Unit of General Practice, which constitutes one of the country’s strongest environments for practice‑oriented and population‑based health research.
Department of Public Health plays a central role in developing knowledge about the organization, quality, coherence, and efficiency of the healthcare system and works closely with regions, municipalities, and the primary care sector. The professor will be expected to contribute actively to this profile with a particular focus on general practice as the cornerstone of a close‑to‑home and coherent healthcare system
Tasks
In light of the healthcare reform and the substantial task‑shifting from the secondary to the primary sector, the professor will be expected to contribute to research that supports more treatment close to the citizen, earlier diagnostics, improved cross‑sectoral patient pathways, and a more sustainable use of healthcare resources. The position has a clear focus on practice‑oriented and implementation‑focused research that can be directly translated into clinical and organizational practice.
Furthermore, the professor will be expected to:
Conduct research at a high international level within general practice and the primary care sector
Lead and further develop major research programs related to central challenges of the healthcare reform
Initiate new research projects and implementation research initiatives that support task‑shifting, coherence, and quality in the close‑to‑home healthcare system
Develop and operate national research infrastructures and cohorts
Participate in research training, PhD supervision, and active contribution to recruitment of researchers and talent development
Participate in teaching and educational development within the medical program, including responsibility for key and coordinating teaching activities
Collaborate and engage in dialogue with regions, municipalities, the primary care sector, and national authorities
Qualifications
Medical specialist in general practice with a PhD and clinical experience as a general practitioner
Documented strong research output and experience with obtaining and managing external funding
Experience with research leadership, researcher training, and practice‑oriented research
In‑depth understanding of the role of general practice in the future healthcare system and of implementing research in clinical practice
Further information
Further information about the position can be obtained from the Head of Research at the Research Unit of General Practice Jens Søndergaard or from the Head of the Department of Public Health Pernille Tanggaard Andersen.
Application deadline
March 1, 2026, at 23.59 hrs. (CET)
Salary and terms of employment
The successful applicant for the professor position will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).
Application
Applications must be submitted electronically using the link “Apply now” - see below.
We strongly recommend that you read How to apply for a position at SDU before you apply.
Only applications written in English will be accepted for evaluation.
The application must include (as PDF files) (please note that the application (the motivation letter) and CV must not exceed 10 MB in total):
a motivation letter
a detailed CV
degree certificates (including Master’s and Ph.D.-diploma)
a complete and numbered list of publications
10 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the candidate as most important for this position. Please note that a copy of each publication must be attached as a pdf file. (It is permitted to merge copies of the selected publications into a single PDF file)
a teaching portfolio detailing the candidate’s prior teaching experience, teaching skills, and teaching philosophy
a research plan detailing the candidate’s ideas and plans for her/his future research work.
For technical issues, please contact: hcm-support(at)sdu.dk
Please note that all the above-mentioned information must be included in the application.
Applications received after the deadline and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Assessment
Shortlisting will be used as part of the initial selection process.
Assessment of shortlisted applications will be done under the existing Appointment Order for universities. Shortlisted applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. The committee may request additional information, and, if so, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the necessary material.
When the assessment committee has submitted its report, the applicants will receive part of the evaluation that concerns themselves.
Living and working in Denmark
Foreign applicants will be offered Danish language training as part of the employment.
The International Staff Office (ISO) at SDU provides a variety of services for new employees, guests and people who consider applying for a job at the University of Southern Denmark.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Odense Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Syddansk Universitet, Campusvej, 5230 Odense M
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 01-03-2026;
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