Research Assistant in Computer Vision And Tongue control of Exoskeletons

At the Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Department of Architecture, Design, and Media Technology, a Research Assistent in Computer Vision and Tongue control of Exoskeletons is open for appointment from 1 September 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. The appointment will be a fixed term of 1 year, full-time position.

The Department of Architecture, Design, and Media Technology has as its goal the development of an innovative cluster of engineering-based environments for education and research which integrate creativity, engineering and technology within the disciplines of architecture, urban design, industrial design, digital design and interactive media. The department is a leading research and educational environment in Denmark that addresses the challenge of the interplay between creativity and technology, and develops new areas in research and education directed towards the end-user.

See more about the department here: About Create - Aalborg University. 

The successful candidate will be hosted by the Visual Analysis and Perception Lab. You can read more about VAP LAB in Aalborg - an internationally recognized lab working on different aspects of AI. Focus has previously been on visual data but has recently been expanded to cover also other data modalities including textual data.

Your work tasks and your Competencies

The work will be related to assisting tasks in relation to computer vison based control of an exoskeleton with a tongue interface and include assisting experimental and clinical studies of the system.

The successful candidate for the position must have experience with clinical studies with tongue controlled exoskeletons incorporating computer vision technologies. Furthermore, the candidate must hold a MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering. 

It will also be an advantage if the applicant has experience in developing protocols for clinical and human trials regarding tongue controlled exoskeletons.

Qualification requirements 
Appointment as a research assistant requires academic qualifications at master's degree 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 potential PhD diploma) 
• List of publications. You may attach a maximum of 5 publications (optional). 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 (optional). 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 .
• 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.     

Job interviews will be conducted 21 August 2025.  

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).