The Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy (FOF), which is part of the Center for Musculoskeletal and Joint Health at the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, invites applications for 3-year part-time position as associate professor in sports medicine (20%) to be filled as of 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The Position
The position includes teaching and supervision, research and research dissemination, but with the main role being managing courses and supporting teaching and supervision of students at the Master in Physiotherapy within the specialisation in Sports Physiotherapy. The candidate may also take on the role as main supervisor for PhD students, for which the candidate secures funding.
The candidate will be expected to contribute actively and positively to the working environment at the research group and must demonstrate a solid research output within sports medicine as well as be motivated to be actively involved in achieving the research unit’s vision.
For information on associate professor positions at the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics in general, please click.
Qualifications
Candidates with the following competencies will be prioritized:
A PhD degree within a field relevant for the position
A track record within sports medicine research
Clinical experience within sports physiotherapy
Teaching and supervision experience (including hands-on clinical teaching)
Completed (or initiated) lecturer training program or equivalent pedagogical training
Danish language skills are mandatory.
About us
The Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics adheres to SDU's strategy and values. Our department is recognized for our interdisciplinary research. The scientific, technical and administrative staff support this through active participation in the department's professional and social life. We prefer candidates with the ambition to make mutual working relationships thrive. Find our strategy and values here .
Further Information and Contact
For further information about the position, please contact Professor Jonas Thorlund, Head of Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy, tel.: +45 2912 5499, e-mail jthorlund@health.sdu.dk or Professor Jens Troelsen, Head of Department, tel.: +45 6550 3493, e-mail: jtroelsen@health.sdu.dk.
If you experience technical problems, please contact hcm-support@sdu.dk.
Conditions of employment
Appointment as Associate Professor is temporary and for 3 years.
Appointment to the position will be in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state with the associated circular on the protocol for the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for associate professor as described herein. Please check links for more information on salary (only available in Danish) and taxation.
The person employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial assessment, be exempted from time registration, also known as a self-organiser.
The assessment and evaluation process
Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will receive an assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU.
Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee and the shortlisted applicants will receive the part of the evaluation that concerns them. The committee may request additional information, and if so, it is the responsibility of the applicants to provide the necessary material.
Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation.
The application
Applicants are encouraged to read the information "How to apply" before applying.
Assessment of the candidates is based on the application material, and the application must include:
Motivated application
Curriculum vitae
Master’s degree and PhD degree or equivalent (copy of original + verified English translation)
Teaching portfolio (link) and documented formalized pedagogical and didactic qualifications and skills
Research plan, including an account of your own research and preferably a vision for future research
A complete list of publications
Up to 6 of the most relevant publications. Please attach one pdf-file for each publication.
Reference letters/references may also be included
A statement of other qualifications relevant to the position
The application and all appendices must be in English. Degrees may be in Danish. We request files in pdf-format no more than 5 MB per file. All pdf-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected.
Documents should not contain a CPR number (civil registration number) – in this case, the CPR number must be crossed out.
UPLOAD GUIDE: Motivated application shall be uploaded as ‘Cover letter’, Curriculum Vitae shall be uploaded as ‘Resume’. All other documents shall be uploaded as ‘Miscellaneous documents’.
If the application does not meet the requirements mentioned above, the faculty may reject your application without further notice. Applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.
The application deadline is 28 May 2026 at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST)
The University of Southern Denmark wishes to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.
About SDU
The University of Southern Denmark was established to create value for and with society. Whether our contributions come in the form of excellent research, innovative solutions, education or learning, we must make a positive difference to society and contribute to a sustainable future. We do this by cultivating talents and creating the best environments for research and learning. It is therefore crucial that SDU retains, develops and recruits talent. At the same time, we need to ensure consistently high quality in all our activities – and we can only do that with the right people. The University’s researchers, lecturers, students, managers and technical/administrative staff are the foundation of our success.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Odense Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
dagarbejde
-Arbejdsgiver:
Syddansk Universitet, Campusvej, 5230 Odense M
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 28-05-2026;
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