211-0372/26-2K Professor in Human Nutrition and Health

Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports

Faculty of Science

University of Copenhagen

The Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for a Professorship in Human Nutrition and Health.

We seek a colleague who brings strong scientific leadership, a collaborative spirit, and a deep commitment to advancing research and education in human nutrition and health. The candidate will be joining a dynamic and interdisciplinary department dedicated to excellence in research, teaching and societal impact

The ideal candidate will have

• A strong track record of shaping state-of-the-art knowledge in human nutrition, with documented impact on mechanistic understanding of nutritional impact on human health.
• Extensive expertise in conducting clinical trials.
• Solid teaching and supervisor experience at university level (BSc, MSc and PhD).
• An excellent publication record within the area of human nutrition and health.
• Proven ability to attract competitive national and international research funding.
• A forward looking, realistic 5-year research plan, including clear milestones that demonstrate how your work will enrich and expand the departments experimental research profile.

We particularly welcome applicants excited about strengthening our interdisciplinary research environment.

The ideal candidate should have

• Documented teaching competencies and must be able to explain and reflect upon their own teaching practice and portfolio.
• Formal pedagogical training and supervision equivalent to the University of Copenhagen teacher training programme.
• Strong leadership and management skills.

The ideal candidate’s responsibilities will include

• Conducting cutting-edge research and contributing to the continued development of the research area.
• Applying for competitive grants and leading research projects.
• Supervising, mentoring and training of research fellows and other staff.
• Contributing actively to teaching, curriculum development, supervision, examinations and other tasks requested by the Department including administrative academic duties.
• Strengthening the Departments mission to deliver research and research-based education at the highest international level.

The candidate will become part of an inspiring and diverse academic community. The research of the department is broad and includes basic physiology, human movement and exercise science, humanities related to exercise and sport as well as diet and nutrition science.

Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, original scientific production at an international level, including contributions to developments in their field, as well as their documented teaching qualifications. Managerial and out-reach qualifications of applicants including ability to attract external funding will also be considered.

General criteria apply to the appointment of professors at the University of Copenhagen. The criteria (research, teaching, innovation and societal impact, organizational contributionand leadership) are considered as a framework for an overall assessment of the applicant. In addition, each applicant will be assessed according to the specific requirements listed in this advertisement.

Applicants are encouraged to read the University of Copenhagen’s Guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact here.

Further information about the Department can be found at Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)

Potential applicants are encouraged to seek further information by contacting Head of Department, Professor Nikolai B. Nordsborg ( [email protected] ; +45 28751612).

The position is open from 1 May 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The University wishes our staff to reflect on the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Employment is as professor under the applicable collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. There will be an opportunity to negotiate supplements based on qualifications. You can read more about salary levels in the state sector www.loenoverblik.dk (in Danish).

The application, including all attachments, must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae includes information about external funding.
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent).
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans.
• Description and documentation of teaching experience and qualifications according to university guidelines.
• Complete publication list.
• Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers.

The deadline for applications is 22 November 2026, 23:59 CET

After the expiry date of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/ .

Interviews will be held on 30 March 2027

Please refer to the following number in any communication regarding this position: 211-0372/26-2K