Patologivagten
Section for Pathobiology and Parasitology
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (SUND)
University of Copenhagen
The Pathology Service og DK-VET (Patologivagten) is established as part of the national veterinary contingency system. It ensures that sampling for infectious diseases (including zoonoses) is carried out correctly and safely. Carcasses are necropsied, and samples are subsequently forwarded for diagnostic examination under secure conditions.
Further information on the group is found at www.patologivagten.dk and www.vildtsundhed.dk. Inquiries about the position can be made to Associate Professor Anne Sofie Vedsted Hammer (23807692).
The position is open from October 1, 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Job description
The veterinarians´ duties will primarily consist of:
- Key part: participation in research activities concerning health and disease in wildlife and domestic animals, including coordination and execution of tasks related to an EU-funded project.
- Participation in the collection of carcasses and samples, which requires travel within Denmark; a valid driver’s license is therefore essential.
Other tasks may include:
- Participation in necropsies, sampling, laboratory and journal work related to the veterinary contingency plan, wildlife disease surveillance and diagnostic cases.
- Participating in task related to the operation of the veterinary contingency BSL2 and BSL3 necropsy rooms.
- Contributing to ongoing surveillance and research activities, reports and publications. Participating in task related to accreditation.
Qualifications
- You are a qualified veterinarian (with Danish veterinary authorization), preferably recently graduated.
- You have an interest in epidemiology, pathology and microbiology, as well as knowledge sharing and communication.
- You have very strong written and verbal communication skills in Danish and English and are comfortable using computers.
- You have a valid driver’s license for a passenger car (Category B) is required.
- You are cooperative, flexible, responsible, takes initiative, can work independently, and possesses a proactive mindset, enabling you to adapt swiftly to changing circumstances and demands.
Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.
Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.
Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.
Questions
For further information about the position please contact Anne Sofie Hammer (MOB +45 23807692)
Application
The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.
Please include
- Curriculum vitae
- Diploma and transcripts of records (BSc and MSc)
- Publication list
The deadline for applications is August 31st, 2025, 23:59 CEST.
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.
You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.
Interviews will be held in the first weeks of September.
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