The posting
Assistant professor or Assistant professor Tenure Track, Department of Computer Science, Copenhagen Section
Department of Computer Science, Aalborg University is hiring Assistant professors or Assistant professors Tenure Track starting February 1, 2027. The Assistant professor position is a 3-year fixed term full-time position, and the tenure track position, is a structured career pathway with clearly defined criteria for progression to a permanent position upon successful evaluation.
One position will be affiliated with the research group Probabilistic and Symbolic AI in the Copenhagen section.
One position will be affiliated with the research group Data Engineering, Science, and Systems in the Copenhagen section.
About the CPH Section
The CPH Section is organised around the Software education programme at AAU’s Copenhagen campus and spans a broad range of computer science research. The two positions in this call will strengthen the section’s profiles in Probabilistic and Symbolic AI (PSAI), covering probabilistic, symbolic and neuro-symbolic approaches to AI, and Data Engineering, Science, and Systems (DESS), focusing on methods and systems for managing and analysing complex data. The section also hosts research in areas including natural language processing and trustworthy AI, human-centred computing, software engineering, and distributed and interactive systems. This breadth supports collaboration across research groups and between foundational, methodological and application-oriented research.
The CPH Section is a growing and international academic environment with an informal and collegial working culture. We aim to combine high scientific ambition with openness, mutual respect and a sustainable working life. Staff have substantial academic freedom and responsibility and are encouraged to collaborate across research groups and career stages, contribute to shared research and teaching activities, and develop an independent academic profile. As a member of the section, you will be part of both a close local community in Copenhagen and broader departmental research groups and network.
Qualification requirements
Appointment as assistant professor requires academic qualifications at PhD level. The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall assessment.
Your work tasks
We offer an attractive career opportunity for promising and talented researchers from around the world. The position is a career development position with the possibility of transitioning to a tenured associate professorship. We will work together with you to develop your research talent through supervision, professional networks and pedagogical upgrading.
As tenure track assistant professor your primary tasks will be research and research-based teaching. You will teach and supervise students at bachelor’s and master’s level, and you will contribute to the development of the department through research of international quality. In your daily work, you will work closely with both Danish and international colleagues.
Your main tasks will consist of:
- Independent research of the highest international quality including publication.
- Teaching, guidance and examination of bachelor’s and master’s degree students, as well as possible supervision of PhD students.
- Some degree of contribution towards attracting external research funding.
- The opportunity to collaborate with relevant national and international research environments.
You will report to the Head of Department Peter Axel Nielsen.
Your competencies
We are looking for applicants with independent research-related qualifications at a high international level and a PhD degree in computer science or a related field, and you show potential to become one of the best in the academic field of the position. You are a clear communicator with potential of becoming a skilled group leader, and you can, under guidance, organize and conduct supervision and teaching at bachelor’s and master’s degree level. Completed pedagogical courses in supervision or similar will be a plus, as will experience with external research collaborations. We also draw attention to a stay or employment at one or more internationally recognised research institutions.
As a person, you have good interpersonal skills, are inclusive and team-oriented and able to contribute to a good work environment.
We expect you to be able to write and speak English at the academic level.
Tenure track positions are usually aimed at candidates who have not previously held an assistant professor position. In order to be assessed qualified for a tenure track assistant professor position, you must meet these academic criteria.
Department of Computer Science
Department of Computer Science at Aalborg University is highly regarded among researchers, students, and external partners because of our leading research, education, and collaboration. The department currently has more than 165 scientific staff, 20 administrative staff, and 1100 students.
Our research is recognized internationally and nationally to be at the highest level of excellence according to community standards, prioritizing quality over quantity. We balance applications and theory, and societal and scientific impact, applying research to solve real-world problems, while also conducing foundational research with potential long-term impact. As part of this, we are acknowledged and respected for close collaboration with industry and for applying research to create impact and value for society.
Our educations are problem-based and recognized for producing highly skilled graduates with very high employability, who are experienced with project work on solving real-world problems in diverse teams and able to think critically about the technologies they develop.
You can read more on www.cs.aau.dk, and you can read more about the TECH faculty here.
Denmark builds on a welfare system, and while taxes are high, there are plenty of welfare services including free education and healthcare including pay during paternity/maternity leave and during sickness. Find more information at the International Staff Unit – they also offer a spouse/partner programme.
Assessment in connection with transfer to associate professorship
The assessment in connection with transition to tenure as an associate professor normally takes place in the final six months of the tenure track assistant professors’ employment. However, the employee may request that an assessment take place at an earlier time in the first four years. If this assessment finds that the employee is not academically qualified, they may request another assessment within the final six months of their period of employment. A maximum of two assessments may take place.
In order to be qualified for an associate professor position, you must meet these academic criteria.
Appointed candidates will have to make a tenure track career plan with the head of department/immediate superior to align expectations and indicate the objectives for the tenure track’s development process. This career plan must be satisfactory followed and accomplished for the tenure track assistant professor to be assessed qualified.
Additionally, the assessment, on transition to the associate professorship, will as a minimum, emphasize the following qualifications in relation to the scientific subject area of the tenure track assistant professorship:
Research qualifications equivalent to the level that can be achieved on the basis of satisfactorily completed employment as tenure track assistant professor.
Documented scientific production at international level. Assessment will be based on up to ten selected publications selected by the employee.
Documentation of pedagogical supervision and upgrading of qualifications, including a positive written assessment of teaching qualifications. The assessment will also be based on the employee's teaching portfolio. The level of contribution to an active academic environment as well as the ability to collaborate and build relationships.
The level of experience with grant proposals and experience of communicating research to relevant stakeholders.
Appointed candidates will have to make a tenure track career plan with the head of department/immediate superior, to align expectations and indicate the objectives for the tenure track’s development process. This career plan must be satisfactory followed and accomplished in order for the tenure track assistant professor to be assessed qualified.
If the tenure track assistant professor fails to request that their qualifications be assessed in the last year of their period of employment or if they are assessed as not academically qualified, the university must immediately initiate dismissal proceedings in accordance with the collective agreement rules.
How to apply
Your application must include the following:
- Application, stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Diplomas (master's degree diploma and PhD diploma)
- List of publications, with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. You may attach a maximum of five publications.
- Documentation of teaching qualifications. Please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design.
- Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations etc.
- Additional qualifications in relation to the position
- References/recommendations
You can read more about the requirements for your application here.
The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University's website.
Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position.
Aalborg University has a policy of parallel language use. International staff are encouraged, with support from the university, to learn Danish during their employment in order to support their integration into the workplace and Danish society.
Danish language courses will be offered as part of the employment.
Do you have any questions? If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.
Further information
Read more about our recruitment process here
The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.
The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.
Salary and terms of employment The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Furthermore, your terms of employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities.
You can find information about the salary and salary structure for the position in the Salary Overview for Recruitment - Scientific positions (VIP). Please refer to the introductory section of the page and the section entitled “Assistant professor”.
There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the position.
Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.
Contacts
- Professor Johannes Bjerva: [email protected]
