Tenure Track Assistant Prof. job in Computer Science.

The Department of Computer Science at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design invites applications for one or more positions as tenure track assistant professor as per 15th August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a fixed term full-time position with a view to permanent employment as an associate professor.

We are inviting applicants in all areas of computer science. The Department of Computer Science has the following research groups: Automated System Verification and Validation; Data Engineering, Science, and Systems ;Distributed Sustainable Software and Systems;  Formal Methods for Security and Privacy;  Foundations for Interacting and Computing Systems; Human Augmentation and Collaboration; Natural Language Processing; Physical and Embodied Interaction; Probabilistic and Symbolic AI; Quantum Systems Analysis and Synthesis; Systems Design & Development Practices; Web Science and Engineering 

The place of work can either be at the Aalborg Campus or the Copenhagen Campus. It is therefore essential that you notify the preferred workplace in your application.   

Please note that we are looking for one or more associate professors as well. If you are interested, please apply for the position here. If you are interested in both positions, you must apply for both.

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

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. 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. 

Questions about the position

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Head of Department Peter Axel Nielsen, institutleder@cs.aau.dk.

Shortlisting will be used. We expect to conduct interviews between 13th March – 27th March.

Further information 

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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