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A combined position as clinical professor (50%) and as consultant (50%) is vacant at the Department of Regional Health Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark (SDU)  and at Sygehus Lillebælt, Department of Ophthalmology, Vejle, respectively.

The position is for a 5-year period with the possibility of extension.

The academic position
The clinical professor will be appointed at the Department of Regional Health Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, SDU.
The position will be within ophthalmology, and focus areas include, yet are not limited to, myopia research, research related to oculoplastic surgery and oculomotor research.
Trans-sectional research and collaboration is expected.

Areas of responsibility
The clinical professor will be responsible for research strategy, funding and recruitment of scientific staff.
The clinical professor will also be responsible for developing new strategies for collaboration with other key stakeholders in the areas of myopia research and oculoplastic surgery research.

Additionally, the clinical professor should teach and mentor post-docs, PhD-students, and undergraduate students, as well as maintain and develop national and international contacts and secure funding.
Participation in assessment work is part of the position.
Moreover, profiling this research area in the public eye will be an important task. 

Research activity, network and collaboration
The clinical professor is expected to increase research activity at the research unit and to expand collaboration with other researchers at hospitals in the region of Southern Denmark, at SDU, the rest of Denmark and abroad. 

The clinical position 
The clinician will be appointed as consultant at the Department of Ophthalmology, Sygehus Lillebælt, Vejle. The consultant must fulfil the requirements and responsibilities of a consultant in a Department of Ophthalmology with a broad clinical and surgical experience, preferrable including experience in both vitreoretinal surgery and cataract surgery. 

Qualifications
The successful applicant has a PhD or equivalent post-graduate research qualification and must be qualified as a consultant in Ophthalmology.
Additionally, the applicant must have substantial skills in both clinical aspects and research within the field of Ophthalmology.
The preferred candidate has demonstrated skills and scientific achievements within this area, is able to motivate, supervise and has proven research management skills, good interpersonal skills and has visions of how to further strengthen the research unit the Department of Ophthalmology, Sygehus Lillebælt, Vejle. Danish language skills are not required initially, but must be mastered at proficiency level C1, at the Common European Framework of References for Languages within the first 2 years of employment.
Employers
Lillebaelt Hospital is recognised for its patient-centred approach to healthcare delivery.
Patient involvement and patient experience are fundamental principles underpinning clinical practice and organisational development.
We strive to ensure that patients and their relatives are actively engaged in care processes, and we systematically incorporate patient feedback to support continuous quality improvement.

Lillebaelt Hospital comprises two specialised units located in Southern Denmark:

Kolding Hospital, with a particular focus on emergency and acute care services.

Vejle Hospital, internationally recognised for its expertise in oncology and specialised treatment of complex diseases.

Collectively, Lillebaelt Hospital provides healthcare services to approximately 522,000 outpatients and 60,000 inpatients annually.
The organisation employs around 5,500 healthcare professionals, researchers, and support staff, whose combined efforts contribute to the delivery of evidence-based, high-quality healthcare, the advancement of clinical research and innovation, and the efficient operation of hospital services.
Through interdisciplinary collaboration and a commitment to excellence, Lillebaelt Hospital seeks to improve patient outcomes and contribute to the continued development of the healthcare sector.

The Department of Regional Health Research supports research in relation to the person as a whole, the good life and the more common diseases, makes out a platform for scientists and educators and builds a bridge between University of Southern Denmark, The Region of Southern Denmark, Region Zealand, the hospitals in the two regions and the patient.
The department focuses on the continuity of patient care across sectors, hospitals, and specialist fields.

Reference 
The clinical professor will refer to chief consultant Malou Høgsbro in matters concerning the clinical part of the job, and to Head of the Department of Regional Health Research in matters regarding the professorship.

Contact information
Further information concerning the professorship can be obtained by e-mail to Head of Research Unit and IRS Sygehus Lillebaelt Jonna Skov Madsen, jonna.skov.madsen@rsyd.dk or to the Head of the Department of Regional Health Research, SDU, Jakob Grauslund, (e-mail jgrauslund@health.sdu.dk).

Further information concerning the position as consultant is available from the Head of the Ophthalmological Department, Sygehus Lillebælt, Vejle Malou Høgsbro,  marie.louise.hoegsbro@rsyd.dk.
Salary and terms of employment

The successful applicant for the clinical professor position will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the 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):  

• an application

• a detailed CV

• degree certificates (inclusive of Ph.D.-diploma or equivalent)

• a complete and numbered list of publications

• 10 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the candidate as most important for this position.
  Please notice that one pdf- or docx- file must be attached for each publication

• a teaching portfolio detailing the candidate’s prior teaching experience, teaching skills, and teaching philosophy

• track record in obtaining research funding

• national and international research collaboration and collaborations with researchers in other disciplines and sectors

• as to the post as consultant: information on the applicant’s own skills as concerns "the seven roles of the physician" inclusive of supporting evidence

• a research plan detailing the candidate’s ideas and plans for her/his future research work

Please note that all the above-mentioned information must be included in the application.
Incomplete applications with regards to the above-mentioned requirements will not be assessed.

Gender equality, health, safety and emergency management are given high priority at SDU and the Department of Regional Health Research.

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. 

References will be obtained for the preferred candidate from their current and previous employers.
Applicants invited for interview should expect to complete a work-related personality assessment.

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. 

Location: Vejle