Assistant Professors in Electronic Systems (with the possibility of tenure-track) (2024-224-06105)
Aalborg Universitet (AAU)
Assistant Professors in Electronic Systems (with the possibility of tenure-track) (2024-224-06105)
The Department of Electronic Systems at the Technical Faculty of IT and Design invites applications for one or more positions as Assistant Professor in Electronic Systems open for appointment from May 1, 2025, or soon hereafter. The positions as Assistant Professor are fixed-term positions for 4 years, and the positions as Assistant Professor with tenure track are positions with a view to permanent employment as an Associate Professor. In electronic engineering, Aalborg University is known worldwide for its high academic quality and societal impact. The Department of Electronic Systems employs more than 200 people, of which about 90 are PhD students, and about 40 % of all employees are internationals. In total, it has more than 700 students in its BSc and MSc programs, which are based on AAU's problem-based learning model. 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. You can read more about the Department at "http://www.es.aau.dk" and you can read more about the Faculty at "https://www.en.tech.aau.dk/" https://www.en.tech.aau.dk/
Jobbeskrivelse
We seek to appoint one or more Assistant Professors(with the possibility of Tenure-Track) to conduct research, teaching, and knowledge exchange, and to grow and develop the department's research activities within our subject fields. The positions are with the department's research groups located at the university campus in Copenhagen.
The positions require internationally recognized research experience within one or more of the following areas:
- Cyber security
- Privacy engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Edge/cloud computing and networking
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.
AAU offers career and personal development programs designed to support individual academics in their career goals. 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.
You have an interest in collaborating with external partners and experience from participating in grant applications. You have also contributed to workplace well-being, collaboration, equal treatment, diversity, and a good working environment.
Tenure-Track:
This position is offered with the possibility of tenure-track. Tenure-Track Assistant Professors are appointed for a period of 6 years with the prospect of performance-based promotion to a tenured position as Associate Professor. Tenure-Track Assistant Professors are expected to have international academic standing, demonstrating acclaimed competitive research, and/or have recognized high potential for future impact.
In Tenure-Track employment, AAU attaches particular importance to the following:
- The candidate has a PhD degree or equivalent qualifications.
- The candidate can demonstrate a high degree of autonomy in their previous education and employment path.
- The candidate shows considerable potential and is among the best in their field.
- The candidate has academic experience from several universities and/or research institutions and preferably international experience.
- The candidate is a skilled communicator.
- The candidate writes and speaks English at the academic level.
- The candidate is expected to meet the criteria for permanent employment at AAU at the end of the Tenure-Track process.
If appointed on tenure-track, the Tenure-Track Assistant Professors will have an annual interview with the head of department. An internal assessment committee will conduct a mid-term evaluation after 3 years, and an external assessment committee will conduct a final review after 5.5 years. If the final review is positive, the candidate will be offered a tenured position as Associate Professor.
The following criteria are part of the Tenure-Track review:
- Intellectual originality, scholarly autonomy, and the level of contributions with impact.
- The quality of research-based teaching and the ability to develop, organize, and evaluate teaching activities.
- The level of experience with grant proposals and level of experience in communicating research to relevant stakeholders.
- The level of contributions to an active academic environment and ability to collaborate and build relationships.
You may obtain further professional information from Section Head Reza Tadayoni, email:[email protected], phone+45 9940 2510
Qualification requirements:
Appointment as an Assistant Professor presupposes scientific qualifications at PhD–level or similar scientific qualifications. The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall assessment. The appointment cannot exceed a period of four years in total in a temporary position(appointment at Assistant Professor level cannot exceed a period of eight years in total in Denmark).
The application must contain the following:
- A statement outlining your reasons for applying, and intentions and visions with the position.
- Your curriculum vitae, including personal data, educational background, scientific qualifications, dissemination skills, participation in committees and boards, and additional qualifications relevant for the position.
- Copies of relevant diplomas(Master of Science and PhD). On request you could be asked for an official English translation.
- A complete list of publications.
- Publications you wish to be considered by the assessment committee. You may attach up to 5 publications.
- A specification of your teaching qualifications relative to the teaching portfolio. If this is not enclosed, you must include an explanation for its absence.
- References/recommendations.
Your application including attachments must be sent electronically by clicking the“Apply online” link below.
The application must be written in English.
Shortlisting will be applied. After the review of any objections regarding the assessment committee, the head of department, with assistance from the chair of the assessment committee, selects the candidates to be assessed. All applicants will be informed as to whether they will advance to assessment or not.
AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.
For further information concerning the application procedure, please contact HR-Support by [email protected].
Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force and procedures can be seenhere
AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.
Løn og ansættelsesvilkår
Employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities(the Appointment Order) and the Ministry of Finance's current Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement for state-employed academics.
Ansøgningsfrist
2024-12-18
Ref. nummer
2024-224-06105
Afdeling
Department of Electronic Systems
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