Assistant Professor in cardiometabolic health technology

At the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Health Science and Technology, a position as Assistant Professor in cardiometabolic health technology is open for appointment from 1. May 2027, or soon thereafter.

The position will be for a 2-year period.

The Department of Health Science and Technology (HST) at Aalborg University is an interdisciplinary research and teaching environment where engineering, medicine and health sciences come together to improve people's lives.

Our research spans biomedical engineering, medicine, neuroscience, rehabilitation, digital health, robotics, sports science, physiotherapy and public health. Working closely with hospitals, industry and public-sector partners, we develop knowledge and technologies that address major health challenges and contribute to better healthcare for society.

As part of the Faculty of Medicine, HST contributes to advancing research and education within digital health through close collaboration between clinicians, engineers and health professionals. We offer an ambitious international research environment with excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, external partnerships and access to state-of-the-art research facilities.

The department is home to approximately 180 academic staff members, around 100 PhD fellows and more than 1,700 students across bachelor's, master's and postgraduate programmes.

At HST, you will join a collaborative community where curiosity, innovation and knowledge sharing are valued. Guided by our values – Share. Care. Dare. – we work together to create research and education that make a meaningful difference to people's lives.

Learn more about the department on our website and in our research portal.

Applicants should hold a master’s degree in health science, biomedical engineering, health technology, digital health or a related discipline, and a Ph.D. relevant to health science or health technology. The candidate should have an applied understanding of multimorbidity and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including how coexisting conditions, treatment and everyday life influence patients’ health and care needs. This understanding should support research, teaching and collaboration with clinicians. Experience in using health data and digital technologies to investigate health problems is expected. Experience with machine learning, prediction models or remote monitoring will be an advantage, as will the ability to connect technological possibilities with patient needs and healthcare practice.

The successful candidate will contribute to work package 3 within the Treatment Insights Powerhouse (TIP), a public-private partnership between Aalborg University and Novo, with a primary focus on GLP-1 receptor agonist treatment and COPD in people with multiple long-term conditions. Using the Multimorbidity Cohort and Danish registry data, including the Danish National Patient Registry, the candidate will investigate treatment outcomes and disease deterioration, including hospital admission due to COPD exacerbations. The work also includes developing and evaluating approaches to predicting the onset of COPD and asthma. A potential extension is to explore whether continuous measurements from wearable devices and other health technologies can support earlier identification of respiratory disease or deterioration, subject to suitable data being available. Across these activities, the candidate will connect health science knowledge with technological methods, consider how findings could inform monitoring and care, and collaborate with clinical and technical colleagues. Responsibilities include contributing to study planning, analysing and interpreting health data, preparing scientific publications and communicating findings.

The successful candidate is expected to contribute to teaching and project supervision on the master’s programme in Digital Health and to case-based teaching in Medicine and Medicine with Industrial Specialisation (MedIS). Teaching should connect health science with the development, evaluation and use of digital health technologies, including remote monitoring and prediction tools. Relevant themes include multimorbidity, COPD and the relationship between disease, treatment and patients’ everyday lives. In Medicine and MedIS, the candidate should be able to facilitate case discussions that connect basic health science knowledge with patient problems and care pathways, in collaboration with clinical teaching colleagues. Responsibilities may also include student project supervision, examinations and the development of teaching materials.

For further information about the position, please contact Professor Morten Hasselstrøm Jensen, email: mhj@hst.aau.dk.

The following criteria will apply:

To achieve merit at assistant professor level, we expect that the candidate has qualifications corresponding to an acquired Ph.D. degree.

We expect that the candidate:

has published in peer-reviewed journals as the first author of the publication

has experience with applying for external funding for projects, equipment, travel costs, etc., possibly as main applicant (PI) or co-applicant (co-PI). This will be an advantage

is able to conduct teaching, exams, and quality assurance, either independently or under supervision of a senior colleague

has experience with presentation of science, e.g., at conferences or in other relevant forums

has experience with sharing knowledge through an open science practice. This will be an advantage

can work both independently and contribute positively to the teamwork in a research group

is able to conduct teaching and supervision in English or Danish. If the primary language is not Danish, the candidate is expected to learn Danish within the first few years of the employment

will be able to contribute to teaching within the department’s bachelor and master programs

The following material must be submitted with the application:

A motivated text describing the reasons for applying for the position

A curriculum vitae

Copies of relevant diplomas (Master of Science and Ph.D.), pedagogical education, and continuing education (e.g., within research management). On request, you may be asked for an official English translation

References/recommendations

A presentation of your research area or interests and a description of your research plans for the position

A complete list of publications must be attached and a description of the work that you find most relevant

An overview of your teaching experiences and a description of your most relevant contributions

An overview of your knowledge dissemination activities and a description of your most relevant contributions

Please submit your application online by clicking the "Apply" button below.

Assessment:

The assessment of candidates for the position will be carried out by qualified experts.

Shortlisting will be applied. This means that after the application deadline, the head of the department, with the assistance of the hiring committee, will select the applicants to be assessed. All applicants will be informed whether they have been shortlisted for assessment or not.

When the hiring process is completed, a final rejection will be sent to the applicants who are not considered for the position.

Qualification requirements

Appointment as assistant professor requires academic qualifications at PhD level. The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall assessment.

You can read more about the requirements for your application here.

The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University's website.

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position.

Aalborg University has a policy of parallel language use. International staff are encouraged, with support from the university, to learn Danish during their employment in order to support their integration into the workplace and Danish society.

Danish language courses will be offered as part of the employment.

Living and working in Denmark:

Healthcare without the paperwork. Once you are registered in Denmark, you will be fully covered by Danish health care. Health care is generally free, however, dental care for adults, as well as some medication are partly self-paid. For further information please visit Life in Denmark.

Family-friendly by design. Public schools are free, partly subsidised childcare is available from an early age, parents enjoy shared parental leave and as an AAU employee you receive up to three consecutively paid child’s sick days. A healthy work-life balance is the norm, not the exception. Find information on schools and childcare through Aalborg Municipality and Life in Denmark.

Attractive tax and employment terms. Researchers recruited for postdoctoral or professor positions from abroad, with no former Danish tax liability, can take advantage of the Danish researcher taxation scheme: a flat 27 % tax plus 8% labour market contribution (32.84% in total) for up to seven years. See how the scheme works at AAU and the Danish Tax Agency. Employment follows a collective agreement with employer-paid pension and five weeks of paid holidays.

Relocation support. For more information on relocation to and living in Denmark, please contact our International Staff Unit (ISU). ISU applies for work- and residence permits for non-EU staff and offers assistance and guidance with registration with the Danish authorities, taxation, pension, accommodation, spouse support and childcare options, and other mobility matters.

Read more on why Denmark could be the best thing for you (and your career) – at State of Denmark.com.

Further information

Read more about our recruitment process here

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.

Salary and terms of employment

The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Furthermore, your terms of employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities.

You can find information about the salary and salary structure for the position in the Salary Overview for Recruitment - Scientific positions (VIP). Please refer to the introductory section of the page and the section entitled “Assistant professor”.

There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the position.

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world

Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen. Contacts Professor, Morten Hasselstrøm Jensen: +4599407591, mhj@hst.aau.dk HR support, Karina Stendahl Jensen: +4599407573, ksj@hst.aau.dk