We are looking for a full time 5-year position as a project coordinator at the Research Unit Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Environmental Medicine (CPPEM), Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, is vacant from September 1st, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.
Responsibilities
We are looking for a project coordinator to support the leadership at the research unit. This includes, but is not limited to:
Grant management
Coordination of teaching
Implementation of initiatives from the leadership
Coordination and advice for legal contracts for collaboration etc.
Project management of a phase IV clinical study
This is an opportunity to get experience with and insight to organization and management of a large research unit and the underlying infrastructure.
About CPPEM, the Department and the Faculty of Health Sciences
The position is placed within CPPEM, which is a highly motivated research unit that performs research within pharmacology and environmental medicine. The research areas of CPPEM span from pharmacoepidemiology to clinical studies and cell-based basic pharmacology and environmental medicine. Collectively, CPPEM has a strong background in exposure to environmental chemicals, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacogenetics, pharmacokinetics, drug-drug interactions and therapeutic drug monitoring. Specifically, the pharmacoepidemiological research group utilizes the world-class Danish registries as well as international data sources to assess pharmacological questions in large populations. The translational pharmacology group aims to understand variability in drug toxicity, drug metabolism and drug transport. Examples of this include cell-based models such as induced-pluripotent stem cells, primary human hepatocytes and clinical studies. The environmental medicine group study the impact of early life exposures to environmental chemicals. In particularly per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is a focus area, with studies of the adverse health effects of exposure, biomonitoring and advising national and international authorities. The analytical chemistry laboratory unit specializes in quantitative analysis of pharmaceuticals and environmental chemicals in various matrices.
We offer an attractive and inspiring working environment with dedicated and highly skilled people. As a department, we value having a pleasant and informal working environment across all job functions at the department. Further, attracting and training excellent young researchers is a priority, including internal training in not only methodology but also ‘soft skills’ covering topics such as dissemination, work planning, collaboration, work/life balance etc. You will in your daily work refer to Professor Tore B. Stage, but you will be expected to contribute to the whole research unit.
Qualifications
We are looking for an individual with a master’s degree, preferably within health sciences. This position will carry a wide number of responsibilities and thus we are looking for someone who is comfortable with handling many tasks at the same time. We are an international research unit and communicate primarily in English and thus are looking for someone fluent in both written and oral communication in English. Experience with any of the abovementioned responsibilities is an advantage but not a requirement if the candidate is motivated to learn.
Application process
The application deadline is June 17 at 23:59 CEST.
Interviews can be performed online if needed. If you will need to relocate to Denmark for the position, both the University and the research group will provide ample support. We strongly encourage all applicants to apply, regardless of geographical location, age, gender, race, or religious beliefs. Only complete applications written in English will be accepted for evaluation.
Applications - including the required attachments - must be sent via the below-mentioned link “Apply online". Only online applications will be accepted. Attached files must be Adobe PDF or Word format. Each field in the application form can contain up to max. 10 Mb.
The application must contain (as pdf.- or docx.-files):
a motivation letter
a CV (maximum of two pages)
degree certificates (inclusive of Master’s-diploma)
Please notice that one pdf.- or docx.-file must be attached for each publication.
Salary and terms of employment
Your place of employment will be the University of Southern Denmark in Odense, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M.
Employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC).
Contact
Additional information about the position can be obtained from Professor, Head of Research Tore B. Stage (tstage@health.sdu.dk; 0045 65503678).
The University of Southern Denmark wishes to reflect the surrounding society and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background.
About SDU
The University of Southern Denmark exists to create value for and with society. Whether through research, innovation, education or learning, we aim to make a positive difference and contribute to a sustainable future. We cultivate talent and create the best environments for research and learning. Our researchers, teachers, students, leaders and technical–administrative staff form the foundation of our success.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Odense Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Syddansk Universitet, Campusvej, 5230 Odense M
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 17-06-2026;
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