PART-TIME PROFESSOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (2024-224-06170)

PART-TIME PROFESSOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (2024-224-06170)

At the Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Department of Computer Science, a position as part-time Professor (20%) is open for appointment from May 1, 2025 or soon hereafter. The applicant must contribute to the continued development of the department’s research, e.g. by contributing expertise in priority areas. The position involves a 20% employment at the university, and the applicant is expected to have his/her main occupation at a leading research institution abroad. The position is available for a period of 4 years. Department of Computer Science at Aalborg University is highly regarded in Denmark among researchers, students, and external partners because of our leading research, education, and collaboration. The department currently has more than 160 scientific staff, 20 administrative staff, and 1000 students.

Jobbeskrivelse
Our research is recognised 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 conducting 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 recognised 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. In the workplace, we strive for diversity in nationality, culture, and gender, success as a team effort, maintaining an inspiring physical work environment, and ensuring a good work-life balance.

Over the last years, the department has grown over 25% in scientific staff, hiring more than 15 assistant/associate professors. This expansion is fueled by the success of our educations and our steady growth in externally funded research projects and is expected to continue.

We are looking to further expand our academic capacity in Aalborg or Copenhagen. We therefore welcome strong applications in the areas of Computer Science covered by our four research groups.

The position is within theData Engineering, Science and Systems(DESS) research group:
The research concerns data management and analytics, including query processing, data mining, and machine learning, with emphasis on spatio-temporal, time-series, multidimensional, and graph data. The research is constructive in nature, spans foundational topics and applications, and embraces a data science approach. Applications include digital energy and intelligent transportation but span also other areas characterized by the targeted data. See more at link.

A position as part-time Professor is temporary with focus on specific obligations. For the announced position, the specific focus will be to strengthen activities in the areas ofsystem-related data management and digital twin environments.

The position requires experience and involvement in management of large research projects with many contributing academic and industrial partners and may include supervision of PhD students and post-docs, as well as maintenance of and cooperation in national and international academic networks. The Professor is expected to involve in preparation of research funding proposals, and also teaching and assessment, primarily of graduate and Ph.D. students.

The Professor is expected to conduct dissemination of research results to and initiate cooperation with international partners in order to strengthen the University’s relations international universities and private companies.

The teaching will primarily be in the Computer Science department’s educations but may also include other studies at the university. For information on the department’s educations, seehttps://www.cs.aau.dk/education.

Documented proficiency in English is a requirement, and the department may require proof of proficiency. For more information please seelanguage requirements.

For more information about the department, seehttps://www.cs.aau.dk/about.
For more information about the faculty, seehttps://www.en.tech.aau.dk/about-tech/tech-as-a-workplace.

For more information about living in Denmark and International Staff Unit, seehttps://www.isu.aau.dk. The International Staff Unit also offers pre boarding service to spouses/partners.

Additional professional information can be obtained from Professors Christian S. Jensen,[email protected] and Torben Bach Pedersen,[email protected] and Head of Department Peter Axel Nielsen,[email protected].

Qualification requirements:
The suitable applicant must demonstrate a documented high level of original scientific production at an international level, including proven further development of the research area in question, see above. The applicant must also have a track record of research management and of attracting external research funding. In addition, the applicant is expected to have the qualifications required for undertaking teaching responsibilities.

The application must contain the following:

- A motivated text wherein the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position are stated.
- A current curriculum vitae.
- Copies of relevant diplomas(MSc, PhD and any higher doctorates like Habilitation). An official English translation may be requested.
- Scientific qualifications. A complete list of publications must be attached with an indication of the works the applicant wishes to be considered. Up to 10 publications may be included.
- Teaching qualifications described in ateaching portfolio.
- Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations and the like.
- Additional qualifications in relation to the position.
- References/recommendations.
- Personal data.

Applications must be submitted online by using the"Apply online" button below.

Shortlisting is 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 Helle Manøe e-mail: [email protected].

Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force, teaching portfolio and procedures can be seenhere.

Løn og ansættelsesvilkår
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. 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 circular concerning protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities(only in Danish).

Ansøgningsfrist
2025-01-03

Ref. nummer
2024-224-06170

Afdeling
Department of Computer Science