About the opportunity
At the Center for Clinical Data Science, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, a position as Assistant Professor in statistics for the development of privacy-enhancing techniques in health care is available for appointment as of December 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is available for two years and comprises 37 hours per week. The purpose is to advance statistical methods for assessing and improving privacy-enhancing techniques in health care and to apply these methods in clinically relevant collaborative projects. The role contributes to the Novo Nordisk Foundation Data Science Collaborative Programme, “Synthetic health data: ethical development and deployment via deep learning approaches (SE3D),” and involves limited teaching and supervision responsibilities primarily in clinical data science at the Faculty of Medicine.
Salary and benefits
- Full-time employment comprising 37 hours per week for a period of two years
- Salary and terms of employment in accordance with the AC collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state
- Danish language courses offered as part of employment to support integration
- Mutual probationary period of 3 months
Who can apply?
- Academic qualifications at PhD level
- Background in statistics, computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a field relating to data science with emphasis on statistical modelling
- Experience with statistical modelling
- Strong programming skills in one of the main languages (e.g., R or Python)
- Proficient in English
Required documents
- Application, stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Diplomas (master's degree diploma and PhD diploma)
- List of publications, with a maximum of five attached publications to be taken into account
- Documentation of teaching qualifications (following guidelines for teaching portfolio at the Faculty of Medicine)
- Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees, boards, or organisations
- Additional qualifications in relation to the position
- References/recommendations
When to apply
- Application deadline is September 7, 2026
How to apply
- Prepare the required application documents including CV, diplomas, publication list, teaching portfolio, and references
- Submit the application via Aalborg University's online recruitment system accessible under the job advertisement
Additional information
- Appointment involves a shortlisting process
- The hiring process may include a risk assessment
- International staff are encouraged to learn Danish during their employment with university support
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Statisticians or data scientists with a PhD and strong programming skills in R or Python.
- Researchers interested in the intersection of privacy-enhancing techniques and clinical data science.
- Candidates looking for a full-time academic position within a collaborative, foundation-funded research program.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is limited to a two-year duration, which requires careful planning for subsequent career steps.
- The role is on-site in Aalborg; international applicants should factor in the relocation process, though the university offers Danish language support.
- The hiring process includes a shortlisting phase and a potential risk assessment.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position provides a focused two-year window to contribute to the SE3D project, allowing the appointee to advance statistical methods for synthetic health data. It is a strong fit for those aiming to build a specialized portfolio in ethical AI and privacy-preserving technologies within a supportive university environment.
Our take
This role is highly suitable for early-to-mid-career researchers specializing in statistical modeling and data privacy. It is less ideal for those seeking permanent tenure or those unable to relocate to Denmark for a two-year term.
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