Assistant Professor in Rehabilitation Robotics (2023-224-05285)

Department of Health Science and Technology carries out multidisciplinary research, teaching and dissemination primarily within biomedical engineering, sports science and medicine. The department has more than 250 employees and is responsible for more than 1700 students. More than 100 PhD students are enrolled in the doctoral school affiliated to the department. The researchers are organized in a number of research groups and centres, and the department has at its disposal laboratory and clean room facilities for cell growth, molecular biology, brain analysis, 3D movement analysis, respiratory and circulatory examinations, sensory and motor functions analysis, etc. All study programs at Aalborg University involve problem-based learning, organized around cases and projects. For more, see:www.hst.aau.dk .

Translational research in rehabilitation engineering and robotics is the focus of the research group Neurorehabilitation Robotics and Engineering at HST, which is the research group that the postdoc will be related to. This group focuses on novel state of the art robotic solutions including robot interfacing, exoskeletons and assistive robotic arms. The group develops and improves neurorehabilitation robots and interfaces and perform studies of these in human experimental and clinical settings:
https://vbn.aau.dk/en/organisations/neurorehabilitation-robotics-and-engineering

The main responsibilities of the position are research associated with the area of rehabilitation robotics and teaching, including case facilitation and project supervision, within the educations of robotics and biomedical engineering. The successful candidate can demonstrate knowledge and contributions within fields related to rehabilitation technologies, assistive systems, and human-robot interaction.

The appointment as assistant professor at this position requires a completed PhD degree in Biomedical Engineering or related fields. In addition, it is a requirement that the applicant has experience with design and control of rehabilitation robotics and human and clinical experiments in relation to robotic systems, including exoskeletons for people with paralysis. In addition, experience with human-machine interfaces based on the tongue is required.

It will be considered an advantage, but not a prerequisite, that applicants have experience with problem-based learning which is Aalborg University's pedagogical model.

You may obtain further information via the head of the research group Lotte N.S. Andreasen Struijk at: [email protected].

 
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.

Appointment as an Assistant Professor 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.

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.

The applications are only to be submitted online by using the"Apply online" button below.

AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

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

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.