Assistant Professor in the project “Infrastructuring the public sector’s use of AI”

About the opportunity

At the Department of Culture and Communication, the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, a position as assistant professor in the research project Infrastructuring the Public Sector’s Use of AI (IPA) is available from 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. It is a 3-years full-time position that includes both research and teaching activities. The position is situated at Aalborg University’s Copenhagen campus where it will be part of the Techno-Anthropology Lab. The ideal candidate is expected to conduct and publish high-quality research, develop a broader research agenda within STS, governance studies and infrastructure studies, have substantive experience with ethnographic research on digital infrastructures, and teach, supervise and examine students in relevant Master’s programs.

Salary and benefits

• Salary and terms of employment in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement)
• 3-year full-time academic appointment
• Support from the university to learn Danish during employment

Who can apply?

• Academic qualifications at PhD level, including an approved PhD thesis
• Substantive experience with ethnographic research on emerging organizational, societal and governmental responses to computational practices
• Comprehensive knowledge of qualitative and quali-quantitative methodologies
• Strong teaching record and ability to teach, supervise and assess both written and oral presentations in Danish or willingness to acquire relevant linguistic competence within an agreed timeframe

Required documents

• Application, stating reasons for applying, qualifications, and intentions and visions for the position
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A research plan
• Diplomas (master's degree diploma and PhD diploma)
• List of publications (maximum of five publications) along with a co-author statement
• Documentation of teaching qualifications
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees, boards, or organisations
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position
• References/recommendations

When to apply

• Deadline: 20.09.2026
• Position available from 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter

How to apply

• Prepare all required application documents including CV, research plan, diplomas, publications, and teaching portfolio
• Submit the application via Aalborg University’s recruitment system accessed under the job advertisement on the university's website

Additional information

• The appointment process involves a shortlisting process.
• There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the position.
• The hiring process may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires.