Assistant Professor position in Computer Graphics and Visualization

At the Technical Faculty of IT and Design Department of Architecture Design and Media Technology (Aalborg Campus) a 3-year full-time position as Assistant Professor with a focus on Computer Graphics and visual media interaction is available from February 1 2026.

The Department of Architecture Design and Media Technology (CREATE/AAU) has as its goal the development of an innovative cluster of engineering-based environments for education and research which integrate creativity engineering and technology within the disciplines of architecture urban design industrial design digital design and interactive media. The department is a leading research and educational environment in Denmark that addresses the challenge of the interplay between creativity and technology and develops new areas in research and education directed towards the end-user.

Read more about the department here: About CREATE- Aalborg University.

Your work tasks
In this position you will contribute to CREATEs research and teaching environments and to the Facultys overall research strategy with a particular focus on Computer Graphics in a broad interpretation. You will contribute both individually and in collaboration with others in the strong research environments at the Department. You have excellent collaboration skills which you can bring into play in your contribution to the academic development of the Department nationally and internationally.

Your research tasks will focus on 3D Computer Graphics visualization interfaces with a pronounced visualization component and interaction with such interfaces. You will have the option to create your own research profile within those areas. You will be involved in the ongoing process of updating the research profile of the Computer Graphics research group mapping the landscape of where 3D visualization fits in and how to further expand and cultivate collaboration-based research in these areas.

Your teaching tasks will focus on teaching aspects of programming scripting and developing real-time 3D Computer Graphics based experiences and interfaces. Additionally you will supervise student groups in AAUs problem-based project-based education form. These teaching activities will be at undergraduate as well as graduate level educations. The curricula for our most relevant educations may be found here: BSc in Medialogy and MSC in Medialogy.

Your competencies
The successful candidate is already on a strong path of a research profile within the areas described and has documented teaching experience also within those areas.
As a person you are dedicated and have excellent communication skills. You can build relationships with students colleagues and external partners. As a lecturer you communicate complex subjects to students at all levels in an engaging manner. As a supervisor you are competent inspiring and supportive.

Specifically you have extensive experience with developing in a game engine such as Unity or Unreal. Experience in 3D modelling and rendering tools such as Blender or Maya will be an advantage.

You naturally involve yourself in interdisciplinary collaboration at departmental faculty and university level and/or with external partners. You are an outgoing person with a sincere interest in ensuring we maintain an excellent creative supportive and collaborative work environment. For students as well as staff.

Qualification requirements
Appointment as assistant professor requires academic qualifications at PhD level. The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall assessment.

Who we are
The CREATE Department has a Media Technology section in both Aalborg and Copenhagen. The announced position is affiliated with the Aalborg section and our Aalborg City campus will be the workplace. The section is headed by Professor Thomas B. Moeslund. The section in Aalborg is a truly international workplace with a scientific staff comprised from a multitude of nationalities. The normal daily working language is English if anyone in the context do not have a strong command of Danish. We pride ourselves in offering an engaging stimulating relaxed collaborative workplace.

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 (masters 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. Youmay attach a maximum of five publications. If you are applying for a position at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) you must submit a co-author statement see template for co-author statement
• Documentation of teaching qualifications. Depending on which faculty you are applying for employment please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design The Faculty of Engineering and Science and The Faculty of Medicine or guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. 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 Universitys recruitment system which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg Universitys 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
If you have any questions about the position you are more than welcome to contact Professor Thomas B. Moeslund at .

We expect to conduct interviews of applicant around December 17th and 18th 2025.

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 3700 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.