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The Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Built Environment, Aalborg University, Denmark, invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor position in the Comfort and Energy nexus supported by data-driven methods. This is a full-time position, expected to start on 1st of February 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
This position is a six-year position as an assistant professor, leading towards a permanent position as an associate professor. The position is with the department's research group Energy and Buildings, located at the university campus in Aalborg.
The Villum Foundation has launched a record-breaking research grant of 1 billion DKK over the next ten years, with the goal to advance efforts towards a more sustainable built environment. The announced position is part of this venture, and the successful candidate will participate in the joint effort to achieve this goal.
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We seek to appoint a candidate to conduct research, teaching, and knowledge exchange, and to grow and develop the department's research activities within the subjects of comfort, indoor climate and energy consumption in the built environment. It is also expected that the candidate will secure external funding within the research fields as part of the position.
Teaching responsibilities will include supervising BSc and MSc students and co-supervising PhD students. The applicant may also be asked to design and deliver a specialised course aligned with their proficiency in specific topics, thereby contributing to the continued development of the Department’s educational programmes.
The candidate will be expected to collaborate with young and senior researchers on the new research programme: Civil Engineering and the Green Transition in the Built Environment (CEBE). This includes participation in relevant seminars, conferences, and activities, and contributing to the realisation of the CEBE initiative's long-term research goals.
Finally, the candidate should contribute to advancing the use of advanced data-driven methods within the Department’s research and teaching activities.
Your competencies
The position requires internationally recognised research experience in energy use and indoor environment monitoring, the statistical analysis of register data in combination with monitored time series data of energy consumption, and the application of mixed research methods, including surveys and questionnaires with end-users, in conjunction with in-situ experiments in operational environments. The candidate is expected to have an academic background in civil engineering, preferably with a focus on energy monitoring, occupant-centred building operation, large-scale data processing, and applied mathematics.
Qualification requirements
Applicants for a tenure track assistant professorship must have academic qualifications at PhD level.
When appointing tenure track assistant professors, Aalborg University also place particular emphasis on:
- The candidate can demonstrate a high degree of autonomy in their previous education and employment path
- The candidate shows considerable potential and is among the best in their field
- The candidate has academic experience from several universities and/or research institutions and preferably international experience
- The candidate is a skilled communicator
- The candidate writes and speaks English at the academic level
- The candidate is expected to meet the criteria for permanent employment as an associate professor at Aalborg University at the end of the tenure track process
Who we are
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In civil engineering, Aalborg University is known worldwide for its high academic quality and societal impact. The Department of the Built Environment employs more than 130 people, many of whom are international. 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, consultancy, and teaching on complex issues in urban, residential, and construction areas. Our mission is to build a better and more sustainable society.
You can read more about the department at www.build.aau.dk
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Assessment in connection with transfer to associate professorship
The assessment in connection with transition to tenure as an associate professor normally takes place in the final six months of the tenure track assistant professors’ employment. However, the employee may request that an assessment take place at an earlier time in the first four years. If this assessment finds that the employee is not academically qualified, they may request another assessment within the final six months of their period of employment. A maximum of two assessments may take place.
The assessment, on transition to the associate professorship, will as a minimum, emphasize the following qualifications in relation to the scientific subject area of the tenure track assistant professorship:
- Research qualifications equivalent to the level that can be achieved on the basis of satisfactorily completed employment as tenure track assistant professor.
- Documented scientific production at international level. Assessment will be based on up to ten selected publications selected by the employee.
- Documentation of pedagogical supervision and upgrading of qualifications, including a positive written assessment of teaching qualifications. The assessment will also be based on the employee's teaching portfolio.
- The level of contribution to an active academic environment as well as the ability to collaborate and build relationships.
- The level of experience with grant proposals and experience of communicating research to relevant stakeholders.
If the tenure track assistant professor fails to request that their qualifications be assessed in the last year of their period of employment or if they are assessed as not academically qualified, the university must immediately initiate dismissal proceedings in accordance with the collective agreement rules.
How to apply
Your application must include the following:
- 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, 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. If you are applying for a position at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH), you must submit a co-author statement, see template for co-author statement
- Documentation of teaching qualifications. Depending on which faculty you are applying for employment, please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, The Faculty of Engineering and Science and The Faculty of Medicine or guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. If this is not enclosed, the applicant must enclose the reasons for this .
- 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.
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, Thomas Manns Vej, 9220 Aalborg Øst
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 23-11-2025;
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