One or more Associate Professors in Computer Science

One or more Associate Professors in Computer Science

Jobbeskrivelse
The Department of Computer Science at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design invites applications for one or more positions as associate professor as per 15th August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a permanent full-time position.

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 tenure track assistant 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
As associate professor ofcomputer science you will contribute to the department’s research and teaching environment and to the faculty’s overall research strategy. You will contribute to the development of the department both independently and in collaboration with others via your research of high international quality. You ensure that your teaching maintains a high academic and didactic standard. You possess excellent collaborative skills and a broad academic network which you can bring into play in your contribution to the academic development of Aalborg University and its profile both nationally and internationally.

Your main tasks will consist of:

• Research of high international quality, including publication in top international journals and communicating your research in national and international academic networks.
• Teaching and supervision of bachelor’s and master’s degree students and contribution to the development of new teaching activities.
• To contribute to the funding with the help of external research funding.
• Supervision of PhD students and contributing to the development of the faculty's PhD courses.
• Involvement in assessment and committee work at Aalborg University.
• Dissemination of your research to the outside world.

You will report to the Head of Department Peter Axel Nielsen.

Your competencies
You have established yourself with a prominent, independent research profile within computer science and possess documented solid research and teaching qualifications at a high international level, as well as experience with academic leadership tasks in a research group. You have broad international cooperative partnerships and experience of collaborations with private and public-sector organizations. At the same time, you have experience of applying for funding from national and international funding bodies. It is an advantage if you have stayed or been employed at one or more internationally recognized research institutions.

As a person, you are dedicated and possess advanced communication skills. You can build relationships based on trust with students, colleagues and partners. As a lecturer you communicate the newest and relevant knowledge in a committed, clear and comprehensible manner. As a supervisor you are competent, inspiring and supportive.

You are ready to take co-responsibility for the development of the department's research and education at the highest international level and to ensure that we maintain a good work environment. You naturally involve yourself in interdisciplinary collaboration at departmental, faculty and university level as well as nationally and internationally.

We expect you to be able to write and speak English at the academic level.

In order to be assessed qualified for an associate 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.

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, [email protected].

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

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 (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish).

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).

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.

Ansøgningsfrist
04-01-2026

Ref. nummer
2025/801

Afdeling
Department of Computer Science