Consultancy in Rheumatology combined with a clinical professorship in rheumatology with special focus on the influence of obesity on osteoarthritis

A clinical position as consultant of Rheumatology at the Parker Institute/Osteoarthritis Outpatient Clinic at Copenhagen University Hospital– Bispebjerg Frederiksberg is open for appointment from as soon as possible.

The position is combined with a 5-year externally funded position as clinical professor of Rheumatology at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen.

It is a requirement that the applicant is accepted for appointment of both the professorship and the consultancy.

The advertisement for the professorship is available from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen

About the department

The Parker Institute/Osteoarthritis Outpatient Clinic combines osteoarthritis treatment—with a special focus on the knee joint—with research into diagnosis, treatment programs, and preventive measures for this condition. The department is led by a rheumatology specialist and an administrative manager, both of whom report to the hospital administration. The interdisciplinary staff consists of medical doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other specialists organized in various research subunits. Together, they collaborate in a unified effort to reduce the burden of degenerative musculoskeletal disorders at all stages, with a primary focus on osteoarthritis.

Clinical functions and focus areas of the department

The Osteoarthritis Clinic receives approximately 500–600 new patients each year, primarily with knee osteoarthritis, for non-surgical treatment. The clinic also performs around 1,200 ultrasound examinations of joints annually. The department is actively involved in the planning and implementation of non-surgical osteoarthritis treatment programs in the Capital Region of Denmark. Its focus is on refining diagnosis and treatment by participating in the development and testing of new therapies, including cutting-edge intra-articular treatments for osteoarthritis.

Research and teaching

With the new position as consultant in rheumatology and clinical professor of rheumatology the Parker Institute/osteoarthritis outpatient clinic wishes to strengthen leadership in clinical research and teaching.

Qualifications

Applicants must be board-certified specialist in Rheumatology

Conditions

In order to be considered, the applicant must send an application to both the Faculty (the professorship) and to the hospital (the consultancy) cf. the simultaneously advertised position of the professorship. Appointment is conditioned by the fact that the applicant obtains both positions. This also applies to the applicants who are already employed as consultants at Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg Frederiksberg. 

Salary and conditions of employment as consultant are as agreed between the Danish Regions and the Danish Association of Medical Specialists and between the Capital Region/Region Zealand and University of Copenhagen.

As clinical professor at least 50 % of the working time will be allocated to academic tasks (e.g., research, teaching, evaluation tasks and communication with the public) in agreement with the Head of Department of Clinical Medicine at the University of Copenhagen. The remaining time will be allocated for clinical work in agreement with the head of the Institute. Additional support and details on the working conditions must be negotiated with the head of the Parker Institute, Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg Frederiksberg.

Application procedure

The application must include the following:

• Curriculum Vitae and a complete list of publications
• Copy of the authorization certificate for specialist in Rheumatology
• A description of how the applicant is qualified as

• Clinical expert
• Communicator
• Collaborator
• Manager/administrator/organizer
• Health advocate
• Scholar/researcher/teacher
• Professional

For more information please refer to Sundhedsstyrelsen: The Seven Roles of Physicians .

The closing date for applications is 14.10.2026.

Further information

For further information please contact tel. Vis telefonnummer, or email: Se e-mailadresse på candidate.hr-manager.net.

Information on Terms of employment for the Capital Region:

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