About the opportunity
The Department of Sustainability and Planning at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design invites applications for a position as assistant professor in the field of Strategic Energy Planning as per December 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a three-year, full-time fixed-term role based in Aalborg. The department’s research and study programmes are rooted in sustainability and the green transition, covering areas such as circular economy, technology, urban, energy, and environmental planning. The successful candidate will engage in interdisciplinary research and research-based teaching in sustainable energy transitions, working at the intersection of energy systems analysis, resource assessment, public engagement, and regulatory frameworks.
Salary and benefits
- Full-time fixed-term employment for three years
- Salary and terms of employment in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement)
- Support for learning Danish during employment, including offered Danish language courses
Who can apply?
- Hold a PhD degree in sustainable energy transitions, strategic energy planning, or a related field
- Have independent research-related qualifications at an international level
- Possess an interdisciplinary academic profile combining competencies in energy systems analysis with qualitative social sciences methods, political sciences, or similar
- Strong analytical skills and familiarity with energy systems simulation models, especially EnergyPLAN
- Experience working with urban, municipal, and regional climate and energy planning
- Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative abilities, and clear communication in English at the academic level
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, indicating attached publications to be considered
- Documentation of teaching qualifications (teaching portfolio)
- Dissemination qualifications
- Additional qualifications in relation to the position
- References/recommendations
When to apply
- Application deadline: September 15, 2026
- Expected start date: December 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter
- Expected interviews: November 2-6, 2026
How to apply
- Prepare all required application documents including CV, diplomas, publication list, and teaching portfolio
- Submit the application via Aalborg University's recruitment system accessed through the job advertisement
Additional information
- The position uses shortlisting.
- There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months.
- Place of work: Department of Sustainability and Planning, Rendsburggade 14, 9000 Aalborg, Denmark.
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…
- Holders of a PhD degree in sustainable energy transitions, strategic energy planning, or closely related fields
- Researchers with interdisciplinary profiles combining energy systems analysis with simulation models like EnergyPLAN
What should you think carefully about?
- Relocation to Aalborg, Denmark is required for this on-site, full-time academic position
- The role is fixed-term for three years with a mutual three-month probationary period
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This fixed-term academic appointment provides an ideal platform for early-career researchers to advance interdisciplinary studies, publish findings, and teach within a university department focused on the green transition.
Our take
Qualified researchers specializing in strategic energy planning who want to work in Denmark should strongly consider applying, whereas those seeking permanent tenure-track posts immediately may view the three-year limit as a trade-off.
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