Assistant Professor on Tenure Track

The Department of Computer Science at Aalborg University’s Technical Faculty of IT is looking to appoint an Assistant Professor on Tenure Track from October 1, 2022 or soon hereafter at the AAU Copenhagen Campus.  The Department of Computer Science features a broad range of synergistic activities within research and education in the general area of computer science, including curiosity-driven research and targeted research in collaboration with industrial partners, as well as traditional university education, with a unique problem- and projectbased focus, and continued education and knowledge dissemination.

The research areas will be within Computer Science and teaching will primarily be in the Software Engineering education, but also in other study programmes at the University. 

The position is within the research group Human-Centred Computing, read more here: https://www.cs.aau.dk/research/human-centered-computing/   and the applicant will be based at the AAU Copenhagen Campus.

The group does research on design, development and use of interactive computer systems. The research approach is empirical and experimental. 

The types of results include: 

1. Theoretical frameworks as contributions to understanding the field.
2. Methodologies and techniques as contributions to guiding practical action.
3. Changes as contributions to understanding and improving practice within the field. 

You should conduct research on one or more of the following topics:

• Human-computer interaction
• User studies of technology use and adaption in real-world settings
• Design and evaluation of technologies for better sustainable living

Across these topics, you have a keen interest in applying theories and methods to understand and change practices.

You are able to teach courses and supervise student projects in various aspects of human-computer interaction and mobile development. Previous experiences with teaching within the area of software engineering is highly desirable. 

For further information, please contact professor Mikael Skov, [email protected].

Tenure-track
Department of Computer Science at Aalborg University offer highly qualified candidates an attractive career path via tenure-track. Tenure-track assistant professors are appointed for a period of six years with the prospect of performance-based promotion to a tenured position as Associate Professor. Tenure-track assistant professors are expected to have international academic standing, demonstrating acclaimed competitive research, and/or have a recognized high potential for future impact.

If appointed on tenure-track, an internal assessment committee will conduct a mid-term evaluation after 3 years, and an external assessment committee will conduct a final review after 5.5 years. If the final review is positive, the candidate will be offered a tenured position as Associate Professor.

About the Department
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 130 scientific staff, 15 administrative staff, and 1300 students.

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, in particular within the area of sustainable development.

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 two years, the department has grown over 35% in scientific staff, hiring more than 25 assistant/associate professors and 7 full professors. This expansion is fueled by the success of our educations and our steady growth in externally funded research projects.

In 2020 we have established a new unit on Aalborg University’s Campus in Copenhagen, responsible for establishing a new bachelor's and master's educations in “Software”. This unit will over time build its own research profile and capacity, growing to around 20 scientific staff by 2025.

For more about the department see: https://www.cs.aau.dk/about  

Qualification requirements
Appointment as Assistant Professor presupposes scientific academic 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 levet cannot exceed a periode of eight years in total in Denmark).

Application
If you are interested in this position, we welcome a motivated application containing:

Clearly stating:

• Brief statement outlining your reasons for applying, and visions for the position
• Curriculum vitae, including personal data, educational background, scientific qualifications, dissemination skills, participation in committees and boards, and additional qualifications relevant for the position
• Complete publication list
• Up to 5 publications you wish to have considered
• Description of teaching qualifications and portfolio
• Copies of relevant diplomas (PhD, Masters). You may be asked for an official English translation
• 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.

Submission
Applications can only be submitted online, using the "Apply online" button below.

For further information concerning the application procedure please contact Søren Kjelst Klausen by email [email protected]   or phone (+45) 9940 3939.

Aalborg University 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 seen here

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.