Introductory position in Clinical Microbiology, Zealand University Hospital, Køge

At Clinical Microbiology, Zealand University Hospital in Køge, one introductory position (3800T70-63-i-01) is available as of 01.01.2027 and for one year ahead.

About the job

You will be involved in the provision of clinical microbiological diagnostics and advisory services. We place great emphasis on a strong professional approach, where you work independently, take responsibility and contribute with initiative. In addition, we expect engagement in collaboration with both colleagues and partners, the ability to handle several tasks simultaneously, and a sustained focus on high professional quality and patient safety.

The introductory position is a full-time position including weekend work. The position is on-call free. The department has specialists in round-the-clock on-call duties.

About you

• You have completed the basic medical training (KBU), and have an interest in clinical microbiological diagnostics as well as treatment of infectious diseases
• You are prepared to engage in close collaboration with the department's staff groups
• You have an interest in obtaining a broad contact surface with other health care professional specialties
• We would like you to have good clinical experience

The department

The department is one of four clinical microbiology departments in the Region of East Denmark and provides microbiological diagnostics for Holbæk Hospital, Midt- and Vestsjællands Hospital, Zealand University Hospital Køge, Roskilde and Nykøbing F., as well as the entire practice sector in the former Region Zealand's catchment area.

We perform analyses in all areas of microbiology (bacteriology, virology, parasitology, fungal diagnostics) and use most microbiological diagnostic methods (e.g., microscopy, culture, antigen/antibody determination, MALDI-TOF, PCR and genome sequencing).

Clinical Microbiology provides clinical guidance in connection with diagnostics, antibiotic treatment and infection hygiene. The department is research-active, with good opportunities to be introduced to research.

Salary and employment conditions

You will be placed as a physician (level 1) under the applicable agreement for Junior Doctors. The employment is 37 hours/week.

Would you like to know more?

You are welcome to contact the Education Responsible Chief Physician Jørgen Engberg, Clinical Microbiology, Zealand University Hospital, Køge, email [email protected] , tel. 4024 5578.

Application deadline is 15 November 2026 . Interviews will be held on 24 November 2026 . A motivated application must be submitted via the link in the advertisement , and include a CV. The application should be a maximum of one page.

Area of employment

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

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

Starting salary for unionized employees

The region is obligated to inform you about the starting salary for the position. You will be informed of base salary, centrally determined allowances and pension under the relevant union 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 coherent healthcare system and greater equity in health for citizens in the region.

Our catchment area is characterized by a higher share of citizens with chronic disease 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-collaboration, high professional standards and continuous improvements are a natural part of daily life. Our leadership values are innovation, followership, integrity and community, and they set the direction for how we work, develop, and achieve good results – for both citizens and employees.

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