The Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy (FOF), which is part of the Center for Musculoskeletal and Joint Health at the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, invites applications for a fixed-term position as associate professor in international implementation of musculoskeletal treatment programmes (20% position) to be filled in the period 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2030.
The Position
The primary responsibility of the successful candidate will be to lead the international implementation of the Good Life with Osteoarthritis from Denmark (GLA:D®) programme.
Furthermore, the candidate is expected to seek funding to further develop the GLA:D® courses for clinicians, the GLA:D® treatment programmes for patients, and to enable data sharing and research across the currently more than 10 GLA:D® national programmes.
The successful candidate will be expected to play an active role in advancing the research unit’s vision.
General information on associate professor positions at the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics is available via the link provided.
Qualifications
A PhD degree in a field relevant to the position.
Research experience related to musculoskeletal and implementation research, documented by a sustained and sizable research output in national and international peer-reviewed journals.
Experience and success with external funding (e.g., as a co-applicant).
Experience as a programme lead, as well as experience with and deep interest in the GLA:D programme, preferably as a national programme lead.
Documented record of teaching and supervision at all levels, as well as formalized pedagogical and didactic qualification skills.
Further information and contact
The position is based at SDU; however, flexible working arrangements, including a degree of remote work, may be considered by agreement with the successful candidate.
SDU recommends that as an international applicant, you take the time to visit Work in Denmark, where you will find information and facts about moving to, working, and living in Denmark, as well as the International Staff Office at SDU.
Further information can be obtained from Professor Ewa Roos, Head of GLA:D International Network, tel. +45 6011 4331, e-mail: eroos@health.sdu.dk; Professor Jonas Thorlund, Head of Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy, tel. +45 2912 5499, e-mail: jthorlund@health.sdu.dk; or Professor Jens Troelsen, Head of Department, tel. +45 6550 3493, e-mail: jtroelsen@health.sdu.dk.
If you experience technical problems, please contact hcm-support@sdu.dk.
Conditions of employment
This appointment as an associate professor is temporary.
Appointment to the position will be in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state, with the associated circular on the protocol for the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for associate professors as described herein. For more information on salary (only available in Danish) and taxation, please refer to the provided links.
The person employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial assessment, be exempted from time registration, also known as a self-organiser.
The assessment and evaluation process
Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will receive an assessment. Information about shortlisting at SDU is available via the link provided.
Shortlisted applications will be assessed by an assessment committee, and the shortlisted applicants will receive the part of the evaluation that concerns them. The committee may request additional information; if so, it is the applicants' responsibility to provide the necessary material.
Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation.
The application
Applicants are encouraged to read the information on "How to apply" before submitting an application.
Assessment of the candidates is based on the application material, and the application must include:
Motivated application
Curriculum vitae
Master’s degree and PhD degree or equivalent (copy of original)
Teaching portfolio detailing the candidate’s prior teaching experience, teaching skills, and teaching philosophy
Research plan, including an account of your own research and preferably a vision for future research
A complete list of publications
Up to 6 of the most relevant publications (attach one PDF file for each publication).
Reference letters/references may also be included
A statement of other qualifications relevant to the position.
The application must be in English. SDU requests files in PDF format, no more than 5 MB per file. All PDF files must be unlocked, allow binding, and may not be password protected.
Documents should not contain a CPR number (civil registration number) – in this case, the CPR number must be crossed out.
If the application does not meet the requirements mentioned above, the faculty may reject your application without further notice. Applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.
The application deadline is 27 September 2026 at 11:59 PM / 23:59 (CET/CEST)
SDU wishes to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.
