The Research Unit of Muscle Physiology and Biomechanics (https://www.sdu.dk/en/forskning/muskelfysiologi-og-biomekanik), Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics invites applications for a position as assistant professor in active and healthy aging to be filled as soon as possible and for a period of 4 years. The position includes research, teaching and supervision as well as research dissemination.

The Position

The position will be based at the Center for Active and Healthy Ageing which is strongly connected to the Research Unit of Muscle Physiology and Biomechanics (https://www.sdu.dk/en/forskning/muskelfysiologi-og-biomekanik). The Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics has a strong background in sports science with one focus being on active and healthy ageing and prevention of functional loss and disability and the candidate will be working with themes related to this field of research.

Besides developing an independently tailored research profile aligned with the research unit’s and the department’s strategies, the candidate will take an active part in research projects and engage in (multidisciplinary) applications for external funding, often in collaboration with other research partners, research units and/or departments.

The candidate will be engaged in teaching and supervision activities related to the bachelor and master programmes (https://www.sdu.dk/en/om-sdu/fakulteterne/sundhedsvidenskab/uddannelse) offered at the Faculty of Health Sciences (https://www.sdu.dk/en/om-sdu/fakulteterne/sundhedsvidenskab) , develop and manage courses and (co-) supervise students.

For information on assistant professor positions at the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics in general, please click (https://sdunet.dk/en/enheder/institutter/iob/forskning/stillingsbeskrivelse). 

 Qualifications

• A PhD degree and documented research work (i.e. peer-reviewed papers, conference presentations) that complies with the research profile described above
• Relevant experience within the field of ageing and epidemiology is considered a priority
• Documented experience in conducting and managing and evaluating research projects (a requisite for the job)
• Highly profiled and well-documented research experience related to the fields of exercise, physical activity, sedentary behavior and nutrition 
• Hands-on knowledge of assessment of physical activity and sedentary behavior using self-report and objective methodologies (relevant qualifications) 
• Additional experience with lab and field physiological and functional assessment methods (e.g. cardiovascular fitness, neuromuscular function) and knowledge about mix-methods (additional relevant qualifications) 
• Good communication skills for scientific and non-scientific audience
• Documented teaching experience at the graduate levels mentioned above

During the employment period, the candidate will be expected to complete the SDU teacher training programme (https://www.sdu.dk/en/om-sdu/institutter-centre/c_unipaedagogik/universitetspaedagogikum ).

About us

The Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics adheres to SDU's strategy and values, see https://www.sdu.dk/en/om-sdu/strategi-politikker/strategi2030 . Our department is recognized for our interdisciplinary research. The scientific, technical and administrative staff support this through active participation in the department's professional and social life. We prefer candidates with the ambition to make mutual working relationships thrive.  

Further Information and Contact

For further information, please contact professor Paolo Caserotti, head of centre, tel.: +45 6550 3444, e-mail: pcaserotti@health.sdu.dk, professor Niels Ørtenblad, head of Muscle Physiology and Biomechanics Research Unit, tel.: +45 6011 3433, e-mail: nortenblad@health.sdu.dk) or Jens Troelsen, head of department tel.: +45 6550 3493, e-mail: jtroelsen@health.sdu.dk).

Application deadline 

August 4, 2025, at 2359 hrs. CEST

Application, salary, etc.

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

For assistant professors with a PhD degree, the minimum salary will be DKK 36,655 (equivalent to approximately EUR 4,910.40) per month before taxes. 

Application 

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link "Apply now".  

Attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. 

We strongly recommend that you read How to apply for a position at SDU before you apply. 

The application must include (as PDF files) (please note that the application (the motivation letter) and CV must not exceed 10 MB in total): 

• A letter stating the interest, motivation and qualifications for the project (max. 2 pages) 
• A detailed CV, including personal contact information 
• A complete and numbered list of publications 
• Degree certificates (including documentation of PhD degree) 
• 3 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the candidate as most important for this position.  
• a teaching portfolio detailing the candidate’s prior teaching experience, teaching skills, and teaching philosophy 
• a research plan detailing the candidate’s ideas and plans for her/his future research work 

If you experience technical problems, you must contact hcm-support@sdu.dk. 

Please note that all the above-mentioned information must be included in the application.  

Incomplete applications will not be assessed. 

Applications may be shortlisted. 

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. Read about working in Denmark (Danish rules and guidelines) here

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