Associate Professor in CIRCULARITY AND SUSTAINABILITY (2024-224-05836)

Research will be within the field of circular economy and sustainability, working across sectors and actors in an ecosystem perspective. The following research areas are of special interests:

• Organisational practices related to sustainable and circular business models as well as environmental management systems.
• Interactions in public-private partnerships and in circular public procurement
• Collaboration and value creation in circular innovations
• Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals(SDG) in organizations

Teaching will primarily be related to sustainability, circularity and planning at the educations in Urban, Energy and Environmental Planning, Techno-Anthropology(TAN) and Environmental Management and Sustainability Science(EMSS), but also in other study programmes at the University. Experiences with teaching in both Danish and English will be an advantage.

The position is connected to the research group on Sustainability, Innovation and Policy that has a long tradition of collaboration with companies, authorities, etc., including Netværk for Bæredygtig Erhvervsudvikling(NBE). Besides, the research group also aims to contribute to climate action planning and sustainability reporting within Aalborg University.

You may obtain further professional information from Professor Arne Remmen,[email protected]

Aalborg University provides outstanding research and education. For the third year in a row, we have been placed Europe's best and the world's fourth best engineering university on the list of"Best Global Universities" published by the U.S. News& World Report. Our research and educations are multidisciplinary and build on close collaborations with business and industry. This also comes from our world-renowned PBL teaching model, which is based on solving the problems of reality. These collaborations and our acknowledged research contribute new insights, new solutions to societal matters and knowledge that are changing the world. More than 20,000 students are enrolled at Aalborg University, of which over 10% are international students from various countries worldwide. To support them, we have 3500 employees, divided between Aalborg University's main campus in Aalborg and our departments in Copenhagen and Esbjerg.

Qualification requirements: 

The level of qualification for Associate Professors shall correspond to the level, which can be achieved on the basis of the appointment as Assistant Professor, but may be achievable in other ways. The appointment presupposes that the applicant can demonstrate original scientific production at an international level as well as documented teaching qualifications. Appointment to the position requires that both research and teaching qualifications are at the requested level. The two qualifications will be given equal and principal priority in the overall assessment.

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(Master of Science and PhD). On request you could be asked for an official English translation.
• Scientific qualifications. A complete list of publications must be attached with an indication of the works the applicant wishes to be considered. You may attach up to 10 publications.
• Teaching qualifications described in the teaching portfolio.  If this is not enclosed the applicant must include an explanation for its absence.
• 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.

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

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.

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 by [email protected] .

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.