The posting
The Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering (MPE) at Aarhus University is consolidating its research and teaching activities within the field of Design and Manufacturing and invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor/Associate Professor within the field of design and manufacturing from July 1st, 2027 or as soon as possible.
The MPE Department seeks an innovative and visionary researcher capable of establishing and leading an internationally recognized research group and delivering research-based teaching at the Bachelor, Master & PhD levels. The chosen candidate is expected to establish effective and visible research programs, develop local and international research collaborations, attract external funding, and contribute to our mechanical engineering bachelor and master programs with teaching at an international level
We welcome candidates with interdisciplinary research backgrounds who can help realize our vision of creating lasting impact by guiding the shift toward a resilient and sustainable industry, society, and planet.
For this open position, we are seeking candidates to advance research in resilient and sustainable design of products and manufacturing solutions.
We prefer candidates that can demonstrate the potential for industrial application of their research. The candidate should bridge existing fields in the section and department, and we encourage applicants to address potential synergies in our educational programs and research activities.
The selected candidate will be required to teach relevant courses in the MPE educational program at the B.Sc., M.Sc., and PhD levels of the Mechanical and Production Engineering programs.
Expected start date July 1st, 2027, or as soon as possible.
To meet expectations in this role, we expect the candidate to fulfill the following requirements: To meet expectations in this role, we expect the candidate to fulfill the following requirements: - PhD or equivalent in Mechanical or Production Engineering or a closely related subject area. - Substantial experience conducting high-quality research in the field of Sustainable Design and Manufacturing with publications in leading international journals that match career stage. - Familiarity with experimental, computational, or theoretical research method. - Interest in and prior experience with interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering disciplines and with industry is desired. - For the position as associate professor, the applicants should, in addition, have: - Documented teaching experience and a clear commitment to teaching and advancing mechanical engineering courses within the field of Sustainable Design and Manufacturing, from introductory undergraduate instruction through master’s and PhD-level study - Documented record of self-directed research leadership, external funding acquisition, supervision of PhD students, and teaching and course development at university level. - The candidate should have proficient communication skills in English. - It is an advantage if the candidate has the ability or is willing to develop their communication skills in Danish.
Who we are The engineering field in Aarhus University is evolving with a rapid growth in student population, major research initiatives as well as through the establishment of a number of new physical facilities in the city center of Aarhus. We have comprehensive plans for increased activities in research and education, as well as public and industrial cooperation. The Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering within the Faculty of Technical Sciences has cooperation with universities and advisory service providers in more than 20 countries. The engineering field at Aarhus University is well established with extensive research activities, over 700 mechanical engineering students and a long tradition of industrial cooperation that we wish to extend significantly.
What we offer The department offers: - research infrastructure, laboratories and access to shared equipment - an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators - a research climate encouraging lively, open and critical discussion within and across different fields of research - a work environment with close working relationships, networking and social activities - a workplace characterized by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance
Place of work and area of employment The place of employment is Aarhus University, and the place of work is Mechanical and Production Engineering, Katrinebjergvej 89, DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark.
Contact information For more information about the position contact Deputy Head of Department for Research Charles Møller ([email protected] / +45 61677786) or Head of Section Ramin Aghababaei ( [email protected] / +45 93508956)
Deadline Applications must be received no later than January 4th 2027.
Technical Sciences Tenure Track Aarhus University offers talented scientists from around the world attractive career perspectives via the Technical Sciences Tenure Track Programme. Highly qualified candidates are appointed as Assistant Professors for a period of six years with the prospect of performance- based advancement to a tenured Associate Professorship.
The aim of the Technical Sciences Tenure Track Programme is to:
- attract outstanding talented individuals that are competitive at an international level
- to promote the early development of independent research success early in the career of scientists
- to create transparency in the academic career path
As part of the tenure track position, the candidate is offered:
- access to research infrastructure
- capability development, including postgraduate teacher training
- a mentoring programme
- support to develop scientific networks and to secure interdisciplinary research at the highest level
As part of the Aarhus University Tenure Track Programme, the University carries out a mid-way evaluation to review the progress of the tenure track candidate after three years, according to the same criteria used in the final tenure review. The final tenure review is conducted after five and a half years. If the review is positive, the candidate will be offered a tenured position as Associate Professor at Aarhus University.
Please refer to the tenure track guidelines for the tenure review criteria and for the tenure review process.
Application procedure Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the assessment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. The selection is made on the basis of an assessment of who of the candidates are most relevant considering the requirements of the advertisement. All applicants will be notified within 6 weeks whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee and will receive his/her assessment.
Formalities and salary range Technical Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.
Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions at basic salary steps 4-8.
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.
Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.
Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
