Research Coordinator for the Pathology Department, SUH, Køge

We are looking for an ambitious, engaged and proactive research coordinator who will contribute to strengthening and developing the research area at the Pathology Department SUH. You will be responsible for creating structure and overview of the department's research activities, as well as ensuring an overview of activities and project finances. You will work closely with the department management and staff, as well as the research area and the active researchers in the department.

Your tasks will include, among others, to

• Build and structure an overview of the department's total projects, protocols, agreements and deadlines
• Coordinate and follow up on the above
• Have in-depth knowledge of and support the department's research strategy, including developing and maintaining an annual plan for research activities
• Manage project documentation and monitor the research projects' finances, including grants, consumption and reporting
• Be proactive in relation to relevant foundations, grants and other external funding opportunities, and work closely with the researchers on grant applications
• Identify opportunities for new research activities and collaborations, and help to raise the department's research profile

You will help shape the function

The function is new, and you will therefore have the opportunity to help define how the work area is best organized and developed. We have a clear ambition to strengthen the department's research area, and you will help translate the ambitions into concrete activities and results.

Who are you?

We are looking for an academically educated upcoming colleague who has strong professional expertise and can work independently with coordination, development and administration of research activities. You take responsibility, work in a structured way and have an eye for opportunities that can strengthen and develop the department's research.

We emphasize that you

• are ambitious, engaged, proactive and proactive and have an eye for new opportunities
• work structurally, have a good overview and can work in detail without losing sight of the whole
• have experience in research and research projects, a flair for finance and can keep track of several grants and projects at the same time
• are good at creating relationships and collaboration with different professional groups and communicate confidently and professionally – both in writing and verbally
• take responsibility, work independently and follow your tasks through to the end
• have good collaborative skills and a good sense of humor

You must be able to move confidently between the administrative, financial and professional aspects of the research area.

We offer

You will have an independent and varied day-to-day life in close collaboration with the department's staff, management and research area. You will also have the opportunity to shape a new area of work and help develop the department's research and new collaborations.

You will receive

• a new and independent function with the opportunity to influence the area of work
• a varied daily life with both coordination, development and independent tasks
• close cooperation with the department's staff, management, researchers and other professional groups
• opportunities to help develop new research activities and collaborations
• engaged colleagues and a strong multidisciplinary environment
• a workplace focused on professional development and good collaboration

About the Pathology Department

The Pathology Department at Zealand University Hospital conducts diagnostics of tissue and cell samples for patients across the Region Zealand.

Our examinations are an important part of the diagnostic work-up for a wide range of diseases and play a central role in cancer diagnostics. At the department we work across disciplines including histology, cytology, immunohistochemistry and molecular pathology.

We have an active research environment and extensive collaboration with clinical departments, other hospitals and external partners – nationally and internationally.

The position is a full-time role without shifts.

Salary and terms of employment in accordance with the collective agreement.

If you can see yourself in the role, we look forward to hearing from you.

If you want to know more, you are welcome to contact: Health Administrative Lead, Sophia Louise Hockerup at either email [email protected] or telephone 23 32 73 51.

Employment date: January 1, 2027.

Application deadline: 06.11.2026

Expected employment interviews: 13./17. November 2026.

Area of employment

Region Zealand and Region Capital will become Region East Denmark on January 1, 2027 as a result of the health reform. Your area of employment will be Region East Denmark with all associated organizational units.

Read more about the meaning of the area of employment on Region East Denmark's website.

Starting salary for employees covered by the collective agreement

The region is obligated to inform you of the starting salary for the position. You will be informed of base salary, centrally fixed allowances and pension in the relevant collective agreement. In addition to the starting salary, the pay may include any negotiated allowances depending on the position, your experience and qualifications.

See the starting salary on the region's website

About Zealand University Hospital

Zealand University Hospital is Denmark's newest university hospital with activities in Køge, Roskilde and Nykøbing F. We are a bold and outward-looking university hospital, where we every day work to create a cohesive health care system and greater health equity for citizens in the region.

Our catchment area is characterized by more citizens with chronic illness and social challenges than the national average. Therefore we work purposefully with innovation, new forms of collaboration and solutions that bring treatment closer to citizens.

With us you will become part of an ambitious workplace where cross-department collaboration, high professional standards and continuous improvements are a natural part of daily life. Our leadership values are innovation, loyalty, integrity and togetherness, and they guide how we work, develop and achieve good results – for both citizens and employees.

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