One or more Assistant Professors in Computer Science

One or moreAssistantProfessors in Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design invites applications for one or more positions as assistant professor as per15th August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a3-yearfixed term full-time position.

We are inviting applicants in all areas of computer science. The Department of Computer Sciencehas 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 younotifythepreferred workplacein yourapplication.

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.

Your work tasks

Asassistantprofessor of computer science your primary tasks will be research and research-based teaching. You will teach and supervise students atbachelorsand masters level and you will contribute to the development of the department through research ofthe your daily work you will work closely with both Danish and international colleagues.

Yourmaintaskswillconsistof:

• Independent research of the highest international quality including publication
• Teaching guidance and examination of bachelors and masters degree students as well aspossible supervisionof PhD students.
• Some degree of contribution towards attracting external research funding.

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

Your competencies
You have independent research-related qualifications at international level and a PhD degree in computer science or a related field. You are a clear communicator and you have some degree of experience of supervision and teaching at bachelors and masters degree level. Completed pedagogical courses in supervision or similar will be a plus as will experience with external research collaborations. We alsodrawattention to a stay or employment at one or more internationallyrecognisedresearch institutions.

As a person you have good interpersonal skills are inclusive and team-orientedand able to contribute toa good workenvironment.

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

In order tobe assessed qualified for an assistant professor position you must meetthese academic criteria.

Department of Computer Science

Departmentof 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 1100students.

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 alsoconducingfoundational 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 withvery highemployability 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 and you can read more about the TECH facultyhere.

Denmark builds on a welfare system and while taxes are high there are plenty of welfare services including free education and healthcare including pay duringpaternity/maternity leaveand during sickness. Find more information at theInternational Staff Unit they also offer aspouse/partner programme.

How to apply

Your application must include the following:

• Applicationstatingreasons 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 withan indicationof the attached publications that you wish to betaken into accountin the assessment. Youmay attach a maximum of five publications.
• Documentation of teaching this is not enclosed the applicant must enclose the reasons for this.
• Disseminationqualifications including participation on committees or boards participation inorganisationsetc.
• Additionalqualifications in relation to the position
• References/recommendations

You can read more about the requirements for your applicationhere.

The application must besubmittedvia 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 please contactHead ofDepartment Peter Axel Nielsen.

Shortlisting will be used. We expect to conduct interviews between 13thMarch27thMarch.

Further information

Read more about our recruitment processhere.

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool toidentifypotential 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.