Assistant Professor in Chemistry with expertise in Analytical Chemistry

Department of Science and Environment, Roskilde University, invites applications for a position as Assistant Professor in Chemistry from December 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is limited for a period of 3 years (full time) with a 1-year extension option, subject to mutual agreement.

Department of Science and Environment is one of four departments at Roskilde University. The department conducts basic and applied research within chemistry, physics, medical biology, molecular biology, environmental sciences and mathematics. Bachelor programs are offered within these areas, as are interdisciplinary Master programs.

The Chemistry Section conducts cutting-edge research at the intersection of chemistry, biology, and human health. Our current focus areas include organic synthesis, biodegradable plastics, bioinspired nanomaterials, enzyme catalysis, neurodegenerative disease mechanisms, proteomics, and metabolomics.
We specialize in solution and solid-phase synthesis, biophysical characterization, mass spectrometry (GC-MS, LC-MS), and spectroscopy, including small molecule and macromolecular NMR. Our state-of-the-art organic synthesis, analytical and biophysical chemistry labs are well equipped with advanced and various infrastructure and support both fundamental and applied research, providing students with strong theoretical foundations and advanced practical skills.
Faculty contribute to teaching in organic, physical, analytical, and biological chemistry, as well as bioprocess science. As an interdisciplinary hub, we collaborate widely with academic and industrial partners in molecular biology, medicine, environmental science, mathematics, and physics—locally and internationally.

The position is open to applicants with an expertise in analytical chemistry of small organic molecules, natural products and/or macromolecules, who wants to establish a research group in this field. The department is particularly interested in research themes that will complement ongoing activities in the chemistry group and foster new collaborative research with other sections at the department. The Assistant Professor’s duties will comprise research at a high international level and a strong commitment and contribution to teaching in chemistry and interdisciplinary programs at all levels across the department.

Roskilde University has a strategic focus on student recruitment, industrial collaboration and interdisciplinary science, and the Assistant Professor must be willing to support this strategy and be motivated to develop new collaboration platforms. The Assistant Professor will teach in an interdisciplinary environment and engage in problem-oriented project work with extensive student involvement and responsibility. The applicant must show a strong commitment to research-based teaching and be able to teach subjects central to the chemistry curriculum, especially general and analytical chemistry, together with experimental courses and projects.

The Department of Science and Environment has a strategic aim to increase external collaboration with private and public companies and we therefore invite candidates both with a university record of accomplishment and/or an industrial research background to apply for the position.

Read more at https://ruc.dk/en/department-science-and-environment.

Responsibilities and tasks
The Assistant Professor’s work will primarily include research, including publication/academic dissemination and scientific communication, and research-based teaching with examination obligations. In addition, the position also requires sharing knowledge with the rest of society, including participation in public debate and outreach activities. To a limited extent, this may also include performance of other activities.

As assistant professor, you are also expected to complete the educational training program for assistant professors at RUC (up to 220 hours). The training programme will give you pedagogical and didactic tools as well as familiarize you with the Roskilde University educational model called Problem oriented project learning (PPL). Applicants are referred to the university’s Faculty expectations (https://ruc.dk/en/working-roskilde-university)  for specifications on the required level of qualifications within research, teaching, networking, fundraising, impact and outreach etc.

The ideal candidate is expected to:

• develop analytical chemistry-related applications.
• contribute to the development of the research profile of the department
• maintain a significant record of publications
• collaborate with colleagues in establishing a vibrant research community
• participate actively in research networks and external research funding activities.
• teach, supervise, and assess students at BSc and MSc levels.
• teach and develop chemistry courses with a focus on analytical chemistry in relation small organic molecules, and macromolecules
• be able to teach in English immediately, and within three years acquire proficiency in Danish sufficient for participation in departmental and university committees and meetings.

Qualifications
Applicants must hold a PhD degree or equivalent within chemistry. Candidates with Post Doc experience or equivalent experience are preferred. Qualifications within analytical chemistry of biomolecules are preferred. In addition, applicants should have:

• An international research profile within chemistry with a focus on analytical applications.
• Documented research production at an international level.
• Teaching experience in analytical chemistry and other chemistry subjects.
• A keen interest and experience in project-based teaching and teaching in an interdisciplinary environment.

The ideal candidate shall be enterprising and possess good communication skills and is expected to be a visible, involved participant in the department’s daily activities, in addition to being willing to engage in disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration across the department.

Assessment
In evaluating candidates, emphasis will be placed on the following:

• Relevance of research topic(s).
• Scientific production.
• Research prospective and the ability to promote and utilize research results.
• Experience with collaboration with external stakeholders.
• Experience in teaching and education.
• Other academic experience e.g. from organizing research conferences or seminars.
• Ability to contribute to development of the department’s internal and external cooperation.

Please note that to be assessed for the position as Assistant Professor, the candidate must have completed and passed an educational teaching program or being willing to do this as a part of the position.

Questions
For further information about the position, please contact Dean of Natural and Mathematical Sciences Susanne Sørensen on tel. (+45) 4674 2111 or email: susa@ruc.dk and/or Head of the Chemistry Group Anders Malmendal on tel. (+45) 4674 3611 or e-mail: amalm@ruc.dk.

Terms of employment
The employment is full time, and you will refer to Dean of Natural and Mathematical Sciences Susanne Sørensen.

The position will be filled according to the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.

Application procedure 

After the deadline for applications the Dean will shortlist applicants for assessment with assistance from the recruitment committee including the chairperson of the assessment committee.

Shortly after the application deadline all applicants will be notified whether or not their application has been selected for assessment.

The shortlisted applicants will be informed about the composition of the assessment committee, and each applicant will be given the opportunity to comment on the composition of the committee and – later on – their assessment.

Once the recruitment process is completed, all applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application.

Application 

To apply for the position go to www.ruc.dk/en/job/

Only applications in English are accepted.

Applications must include: 

1. Cover letter

2. CV

3. Documentation of education

4. Teaching portfolio (read more about teaching portfolio at Roskilde University here)

5. A complete list of publications

6. A maximum of 5 relevant scientific works that you want included in the assessment

If any of the publications that you want included in the assessment are the result of a joint effort, the extent and the nature of your contribution to each individual work must then be clarified in a co-author statement (find template here)

Please submit your application no later than 1 September 2025. 

Material received after this date will not be taken into consideration.

Roskilde University wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.