Electronics Systems Job Opportunity in Denmark

At the Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Department of Electronic Systems, one or more positions as Assistant Professor in Electronic Systems are open for appointments from August 1, 2026 or soon after. The positions are available for a period of 4 years (with the possibility of tenure-track). 

Who we are

The department leverages its unique research infrastructure and lab facilities to conduct world-leading fundamental and applied research within communication, networks, control systems, AI, sound, cyber security, and robotics. The department plays an active role in transferring inventions and results into applications in close collaboration with industrial partners worldwide. 

The department places significant emphasis on supporting early career researchers and provides comprehensive career and personal development programmes, specifically designed to assist individual academics in achieving their professional objectives.

You can read more about the department at www.es.aau.dk

Your profile and work tasks

The positions require internationally recognized research experience within one or more of the following areas:
•    Communication
•    Networks
•    Antennas
•    Control systems
•    Sound
•    Aritifical intelligence
•    Signal Processing
•    Robotics

The main tasks and responsibilities include:
•    developing a research profile and providing valuable contributions to science.
•    providing research-based teaching and supervision within at least one subject area.
•    participating in grant application activities
•    coordinating own projects and contributing to an active academic environment.

Your competencies

Selected candidates should demonstrate development potential in science and have peer-reviewed publications in recognized journals and books or anthologies. Under the leadership of others, you can plan and carry out individual teaching and supervision activities with a focus on the students’ learning. 

Qualification requirements

Tenure-Track 

AAU places particular emphasis on the following qualifications during the tenure-track appointment:

• Demonstrated autonomy in academic and professional development.
• Exceptional potential and standing within the candidate’s field.
• Experience across multiple universities or research institutions, preferably including international exposure.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in academic English.
• A clear trajectory toward meeting the criteria for permanent employment at AAU by the end of the tenure-track period.

Evaluation and promotion proces

• Annual internal follow-ups to review progress on the promotion plan and ensure the assistant professor remains on track.
• A mid-term evaluation, based on external review, conducted by an internal assessment committee after three years.
• A final review by an external committee after 5.5 years. A positive outcome leads to a tenured appointment as Associate Professor.

Transition to Tenure

To qualify for promotion to Associate Professor, candidates must demonstrate

• Research qualifications equivalent to the level that can be achieved on the basis of satisfactorily completed employment as tenure track assistant professor.
• Documented scientific output at an international level, based on up to ten selected publications.
• Evidence of pedagogical development, including positive teaching evaluations and a comprehensive teaching portfolio.
• Active participation in academic environments and collaborative initiatives.
• Proven experience in securing research grants and effectively disseminating research to relevant audiences.

Assessment will be based on Criteria for merit at the Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Aalborg University, and the goals outlined in the progress and promotion plan. 

Failure to request an assessment within the final year, or a negative final evaluation, will result in the initiation of dismissal procedures in accordance with the applicable collective agreement.

How to apply 

• 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 https://www.aaudxp-cms.aau.dk/media/t1uhxgmy/1150615_eng-tech-sund-undervisningsportfolio_en.pdf. If this is not enclosed, the applicant must enclose the reasons for this  
• 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. 

Do you have any questions? 

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  

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (only in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (only in Danish). 

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