Assistant Professor of Skin Immunology at the LEO Foundation Skin Immunology Research Center
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Assistant Professor of Skin Immunology at the LEO Foundation Skin Immunology Research Center
We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic assistant professor for a 3-year position to commence 1.1.2026.
The project will be focused on elucidating T and B cell responses in skin exposed to allergens.
Information on the center and department can be found at: https://sic.ku.dk/ and https://isim.ku.dk/
Our research
You will work in the T Cell Biology and Skin Inflammation group https://sic.ku.dk/research/t-cell-biology-and-skin-inflammation/ Our main research interests are T cell biology in inflammatory skin diseases with emphasis on T cell responses during allergic contact dermatitis, crosstalk between different types of T cells and antigen-presenting cells and keratinocytes, respectively. Additionally, we are investigating the role of skin-resident memory T cells versus systemic memory T cells during skin inflammation and the mechanisms of immune regulation, including the contribution of regulatory B and T cells in preventing skin inflammation.
Your job
Your research task will focus on studies on T and B cell responses in skin exposed to allergens.
The assistant professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:
Profile
Six overall criteria apply for assistant professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding, and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Find information about each criterion here: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/criteria-for-recognising-merit.
Furthermore, we are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following skills and experience:
Essential experience and skills:
Place of employment
The place of employment is at the LEO Foundation Skin Immunology Research Center, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment.
Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.
The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years. The start date is 1.1.2026 or after agreement.
Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 35,000 DKK/approx. 4,700 EUR (October 2021 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.
Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.
The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.
Questions
For further information please contact Head of Department, Professor Charlotte Menné Bonefeld, cmenne@sund.ku.dk
Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).
Application procedure
Your application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:
Deadline for applications: 19 October 2025, 23.59pm CET
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.
The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.
You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/
The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
Interviews are expected to be held in week 45-46
The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.
The project will be focused on elucidating T and B cell responses in skin exposed to allergens.
Information on the center and department can be found at: https://sic.ku.dk/ and https://isim.ku.dk/
Our research
You will work in the T Cell Biology and Skin Inflammation group https://sic.ku.dk/research/t-cell-biology-and-skin-inflammation/ Our main research interests are T cell biology in inflammatory skin diseases with emphasis on T cell responses during allergic contact dermatitis, crosstalk between different types of T cells and antigen-presenting cells and keratinocytes, respectively. Additionally, we are investigating the role of skin-resident memory T cells versus systemic memory T cells during skin inflammation and the mechanisms of immune regulation, including the contribution of regulatory B and T cells in preventing skin inflammation.
Your job
Your research task will focus on studies on T and B cell responses in skin exposed to allergens.
The assistant professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:
- Research, including publication/academic dissemination duties
- Research-based teaching
- Sharing knowledge with society
- Participation in formal pedagogical training program for assistant professors
Profile
Six overall criteria apply for assistant professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding, and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Find information about each criterion here: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/criteria-for-recognising-merit.
Furthermore, we are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following skills and experience:
Essential experience and skills:
- PhD in immunology or related field
- License for animal experiments and an active interest in skin immunology and allergic contact dermatitis
- Experience with in vivo murine models of allergic contact dermatitis
- Highly experienced in in vitro techniques
- Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams
- Excellent English skills written and spoken
- Experience in designing and conducting pilot/preliminary human studies
- Hands-on experience with ex vivo experiments and processing of patient-derived samples (e.g., skin biopsies and blood samples)
- Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration with clinicians and researchers both nationally and internationally
- Proficiency with advanced immunological methods such as multicolor flow cytometry immunohistochemistry, cytokine/chemokine detection assays and RNA-sequencing methods
- Knowledge of conducting relevant statistical methods for analyzing immunological and exploratory clinical data
Place of employment
The place of employment is at the LEO Foundation Skin Immunology Research Center, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment.
Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.
The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years. The start date is 1.1.2026 or after agreement.
Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 35,000 DKK/approx. 4,700 EUR (October 2021 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.
Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.
The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.
Questions
For further information please contact Head of Department, Professor Charlotte Menné Bonefeld, cmenne@sund.ku.dk
Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).
Application procedure
Your application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:
- Motivated letter of application (Max. one page)
- CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
- A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do
- List of publications
- Teaching portfolio (If applicable)
Deadline for applications: 19 October 2025, 23.59pm CET
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.
The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.
You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/
The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
Interviews are expected to be held in week 45-46
The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.