Associate Professor in Psychiatry (2022-224-04681)

At the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, a permanent position as associate professor in the field of psychiatry is vacant from 1 August 2022 or shortly thereafter.  The position is affiliated with Psychiatry, Aalborg University Hospital with a weekly employment of 3,7 hours. The Department of Clinical Medicine conducts research within all the clinical medical disciplines and provides teaching resources in all subject fields at the Faculty of Medicine of Aalborg University. The Department of Clinical Medicine has 40 affiliated research units organized in a series of cross-disciplinary research programs, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and neurological disorders.

In terms of research and teaching, the position will primarily be within an area covering psychotic disorders. The research is expected to include clinical studies, including clinical drug trials and cohort studies. Furthermore, experience with register-based studies is desirable. In terms of teaching, it will be sought that the associate professor can help carry out teaching at the medical school in primarily psychotic disorders but also in other psychiatric subjects. It is expected that the associate professor has begun to establish a national and international research network.

The position is scientifically affiliated with the Unit for Psychiatric Research, Psychiatry, Aalborg University Hospital and Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University.

Further professional information can be obtained by contacting Professor of Clinical Psychiatry Rasmus Licht, telephone: 97643756, e-mail [email protected] or Head of Department Sten Rasmussen, telephone 25520462.

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 HR Partner Jeannette Bøgh by mail ([email protected] ) or phone (+45 9940 7968). 

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.

2022-224-04681

23/06/2022