Job description

SDCA brings together all aspects of diabetes treatment, clinical diabetes research and education under the same roof, thereby offering more integrated treatment in an environment with world-class scientists and physicians.

We are looking for a highly motivated clinician scientist to assist the educational unit at SDCA with a wide range of teaching tasks within courses for health professionals (doctors, nurses, social and health assistants, etc.) in municipalities, in general practice, etc., as well as teaching in connection with various patient education offers.

The tasks will be both regular teaching and contribute to the development of new initiatives in the field of education. In addition, there will be ongoing opportunities for own competence development within pedagogy, learning, presentation techniques, etc., where the associated employees form part of the overall teaching group associated with Steno Aarhus with dissemination and teaching within diabetes.

The applicant should have clinical experience and have trained in a diabetes research environment and integrate these skills into the work at SDCA.

Selection criteria

• Qualifications at PhD-level and a track record in diabetes and metabolism research
• Authorized to work independently as a medical doctor
• Excellent scientific track record in clinical diabetes research
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
• An analytical attitude of devising innovative scientific or logistic solutions
• An enthusiastic, dedicated and collaborative attitude

Relationships

• The holder of the position will be responsible to and primarily report to the head of research at SDCA
• The holder of the position is expected to interact with staff at all levels, both internally and externally, regarding relevant research topics

Highly motivated and ambitious candidates are encouraged to apply. Solid experience and an excellent track record within the research field will be considered a distinct advantage. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration, and thus we encourage all – regardless of their personal background and status – to apply.

Employment Conditions

The successful candidate will be employed at SDCA. SDCA is part of Aarhus University Hospital in Central Denmark Region. Place of employment will for the present be at Aarhus University Hospital.

Salary is in accordance with current agreement. Employment is conditional on a satisfactory child certificate.

How to apply

Candidates should systematically address the selection criteria in the cover letter.

Deadline for application is October 30th. You can apply by using the link “Send ansøgning” below. Please attach application and CV etc.

Questions

For further information regarding this position, please contact Head of Research Niels Jessen at Niels.Jessen@biomed.au.dk or +45 2032 2561.

Read more

• Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus, Research
• Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus – summary
• Central Region Denmark
• Aarhus University Hospital

Background – what is Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus

Central Denmark Region has established the Steno Diabetes Centre Aarhus (SDCA) with a donation from the Novo Nordisk Foundation of 1.4 billion DKK. SDCA will play a central role in increasing efforts in diabetes in both Central Denmark Region, nationally and internationally.

SDCA is consolidating as one of the world’s leading research environments in clinical diabetes research in collaboration with Aarhus University (AU), the other Steno Diabetes Centers and other Danish and International research environments; in this way, SDCA will play a pivotal role in diabetes research focused on new efforts in treatment and prevention.

The center is located at and is organizationally a part of Aarhus University Hospital (AUH).

Since Central Denmark Region is continuously implementing savings and reorganisations, employees in relocation who are applying for the position will have priority for an interview.
Da Region Midtjylland løbende gennemfører besparelser og omorganiseringer, vil medarbejdere i omplacering, der søger stillingen, have fortrinsret til samtale.

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