The Department of Electronic Systems at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design invites applications for a position as research assistant or postdoc in the field of Speech Extraction for Human Language Technology as per October 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is available for a period of 1 year, with the possibility of extension.
In electronic engineering, Aalborg University is known worldwide for its high academic quality and societal impact. The Department of Electronic Systems employs more than 200 people, of which about 90 are PhD students, and about 40 % of all employees are internationals. In total, it has more than 600 students in its BSc and MSc programs, which are based on AAU's problem-based learning model. The department leverages its unique research infrastructure and lab facilities to conduct world-leading fundamental and applied research within communication, networks, control systems, AI, sound, cyber security, and robotics. The department plays an active role in transferring inventions and results into applications in close collaboration with industrial partners worldwide. You can read more about the department at www.es.aau.dk.
Your work tasks
Do you want to be part of creating the future of human language technology, and do research that can enable the use of AI technology with low-resource languages, to help increase equality around the world?
We are seeking a candidate with a passion for research, innovation, science, and mathematics who aspires to advance their academic career and undertake a project within a European Consortium of leading research institutions and industrial partners, supported by the European Defence Fund, as either a Research Assistant or Post-Doc.
The objective of this project is to enable AI solutions for Human Language Technology in challenging environments, where signals are extremely noisy and distorted, and include severe linguistic variations, particularly when data and computational resources are scarce. This will be tackled using a combination of classical signal processing methods with state-of-the-art machine learning techniques, and you will thus find yourself in the intersection between emerging research domains and innovations, where real-life constraints, including complexity, explainability, and security, apply.
The assignments for a research assistant include developing solutions for the technologies within the consortium, as well as collaborating on adjacent research topics. As a postdoctoral researcher, an additional and greater emphasis is placed on the development of independent research that can be beneficial to the field and the project.
Your competencies
We imagine that you:
- have a background in digital signal processing and machine learning.
- have substantial experience with scientific computing in Python and ideally also MATLAB.
- have knowledge about recent neural network architectures for machine learning (e.g., CNNs, RNNs, GANs)
- have considerable experience with a deep learning framework
- are curious about the cross-field between signal processing and machine learning
- are adept at working independently
- are able to communicate in English, orally and in writing
Qualification requirements
Appointment as a research assistant requires academic qualifications at a master's degree level.
Appointment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.
Who we are
On the journey, you will have supervisors from the Audio Analysis Lab (https://audio.es.aau.dk/) at Aalborg University, and closely collaborate with external European Partners to ensure that the research can enable downstream Human Language Technology tasks such as recognition, translation, and information extraction. This setup will provide both a solid academic, corporate, and international foundation, with the freedom to explore.
The primary location will be in the Audio Analysis Lab, Aalborg University in Aalborg, while some travel activities are expected as part of the collaborative European project.
How to apply
Your application must include the following:
- Application, stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position (please state whether you apply for a research assistant or postdoc position), and intentions and visions for the position
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Diplomas. If you are applying for a position as research assistant, you can upload a blank page under PhD diploma.
- List of publications.
- If you are applying for a position as research assistant, you may attach a maximum of five publications (optional).
- If you are applying for a position as postdoc, please attach a list of publications, with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. You may attach a maximum of five publications.
- Teaching portfolio. If you have teaching experience, you can upload a teaching portfolio. Please see guidelines for teaching portfolio
- Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations etc.
- Additional qualifications in relation to the position
- References/recommendations
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.
Do you have any questions?
If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.
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.
Candidates must also possess the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the level of 'TIL TJENESTEBRUG' (NATO RESTRICTED, RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED) or higher throughout the duration of their employment in this position.
Salary and terms of employment
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish).
Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (only in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (only in Danish).
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.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Aalborg Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Aalborg Universitet, Fredrik Bajers Vej, 9220 Aalborg Øst
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 10-08-2025;
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