About the opportunity
The Department of Computer Science at the Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Aalborg University, is looking to appoint a Full Professor starting April 1, 2027, or soon thereafter. Strong applicants in all areas of computer science are welcomed for a new position based in Aalborg or Copenhagen. The department employs more than 165 academic staff and approximately 20 administrative staff, serving around 1,100 students. Research is internationally recognized, balancing applications and theory as well as societal and scientific impact. Education is based on problem-based learning. Denmark’s welfare system offers extensive benefits including free education, healthcare, and paid parental leave and sickness benefits.
Salary and benefits
- Employment in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement)
- Salary and terms of employment in accordance with applicable ministerial orders and collective agreements
- Comprehensive Danish welfare benefits including free education, healthcare, and paid leave during sickness and paternity/maternity
- Access to relocation support through the International Staff Unit, including a spouse and partner program
Who can apply?
- Able to document a high degree of original academic production at an international level in computer science
- Experience with the supervision of PhD students
- Competences and experience from teaching at different levels, including tests/exams, course/study program management, and contributions to the development of teaching activities and material
- Clear communicator with documented skills as a group leader
- Good interpersonal skills, inclusive and team-oriented approach, and ability to contribute to a positive work environment
Required documents
- Application stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Diplomas including master's degree diploma and PhD diploma
- List of publications with an indication of attached publications to be considered (maximum of ten publications)
- Documentation of teaching qualifications (or reasons for omission in accordance with guidelines for teaching portfolios)
- Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees, boards, or organizations
- Additional qualifications in relation to the position
- References (key individuals available for contact)
When to apply
- Final application deadline: October 1, 2026
How to apply
- Prepare all required application documents including your CV, diplomas, publication list, and teaching documentation
- Access Aalborg University’s recruitment system via the job advertisement on the official website
- Submit the application online through the recruitment portal by the deadline
Additional information
- The position starts on April 1, 2027, or soon thereafter.
- The position can be based in Aalborg or Copenhagen.
- There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months.
- The appointment process includes a shortlisting process and may include a risk assessment.
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…
- Established senior academics with a high degree of original international-level research output in any area of computer science.
- Experienced educators with a strong track record in PhD supervision, curriculum management, and teaching across multiple levels.
- Collaborative leaders who excel in team-oriented environments and possess documented skills in guiding academic groups.
What should you think carefully about?
- Applicants must be prepared to work on-site with a choice of location between Aalborg or Copenhagen, meaning relocation to Denmark is required if not already locally based.
- The appointment includes a mandatory three-month mutual probationary period.
- Candidates must assemble an extensive documentation portfolio, including up to ten selected publications, diplomas, and teaching qualifications, prior to the October 2026 deadline.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This professorship is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished computer science researcher aiming to secure a permanent, senior-level faculty position within a well-resourced European university. It suits academics looking to combine theoretical or applied research with problem-based learning education, while benefiting from Denmark's comprehensive welfare system and relocation support for families.
Our take
Senior researchers and educators ready to lead academic initiatives in Denmark should seriously consider applying, whereas early-career scholars or those unable to relocate to Aalborg or Copenhagen will find it less suitable.
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