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. The position is a four-year full-time postdoc position offered for the most talented and promising candidates. It is available from March 1, 2026 at the Research Group on Ocean and Coastal Engineering, Department of The Built Environment at the Faculty of Engineering and Science at Aalborg University.
Your work tasks
Climate changes impact significantly the risk of coastal hazards in coastal areas. Correct assessment of the risk and proper climate adaptation planning requires better understanding of the physical processes of the wave structure interaction. The postdoc position aims at developing a state-of-the-art methodology for accurate testing of such structures in our physical wave basin. This involves accurate reproduction of the nonlinear waves by the wavemaker by utilization of cyber-physical modelling. Analysis of the generated short-crested nonlinear waves is needed to identify the incident waves at the structure. This may be obtained by further development of the NL-SORS method. This could for example include extension of the method to sloping foreshores. The detailed generation and analysis of the waves will be utilized to study the fundamental processes of wave interaction with coastal protection structures. Studied structures could for example include traditional rubble mound structures, dikes and seawalls.
Your competencies
The successful candidate has a strong background within Ocean or Coastal Engineering, and has shown independence, motivation, and the ability to initiate novel work on her/his own initiative. The candidate shall have the ability to grow into a world-wide recognized researcher within the field. She/he has furthermore shown herself/himself to be a team-worker with focus on reaching a shared objective, and to achieve a good work-life balance by managing the demands of an ambitious career alongside personal well-being, hobbies, and family time.
In terms of scientific competence, the successful candidate has experience with physical modelling of wave-structure interaction in a wave flume and/or basin. Experience with development of generation and analysis methods for waves in physical models will be positively evaluated. Experience with hard coastal protection structures will also be positively evaluated.
Who we are
The research group on Ocean and Coastal Engineering addresses marine engineering problems and especially with analysis and design of hard and soft structures exposed to wave actions. We have a strong background in coastal and port engineering and furthermore work on development of wave energy and offshore wind. Most of our research is focused around work in our wave flume and basin. Further description of the group may be found here: https://vbn.aau.dk/en/organisations/forskningsgruppen-for-hav-og-kystbyggeri-civil/
Qualification requirements
Appointment as postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.
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 ten 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).
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INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Aalborg Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Aalborg Universitet, Thomas Manns Vej, 9220 Aalborg Øst
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 11-12-2025;
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