One or more Full or Associate Professor positions in Statistics

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Aalborg University (AAU), one or more positions as Full or Associate Professor in Statistics are available from 1. February 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The positions are time unlimited.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences conducts research in a wide range of mathematical disciplines. The primary goal of this position is to strengthen our research in statistics, preferably within the current research areas of the department. This includes both fundamental and applied research (e.g., statistical methods for forensics, life sciences, topological data analysis, spatial statistics, and computational statistics). We encourage all qualified researchers to apply, especially those with research experience or future ambitions in biostatistics / statistics for life sciences. Full or Associate Professors are expected to play a major role in the Department's applications for externally funded projects.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences has three study programs: Mathematics (including a specialization in statistics at the master level), mathematical economics, and mathematics-technology. Teaching undertaken in this position will primarily be in mathematics and/or statistics, both at our department and for other study programs at the University.

We offer an international and informal working environment. We are proud of our long tradition of good social relations and collaboration among colleagues. Employees at the department have good opportunities to shape the direction of their professional activities.

The Aalborg area has a high quality of life and work/life balance. There is a lively cultural scene, modern infrastructure (busses, train station, and airport), and affordable living costs. The region offers easy access to nature ideal for relaxing, hiking, biking, or sailing (beaches, forests, and fjords). Read more about Aalborg and the region at, e.g., Enjoy Nordjylland and Invest in Aalborg.

Qualification requirements

 Associate professor

Appointment as an associate professor requires research and teaching qualifications at the level that can be achieved through the satisfactory completion of a period of employment as an assistant professor but may also be obtained in other ways.   

It is a precondition that applicants have documented research at an international standard. In addition, applicants are assumed to have received supervision and pedagogical skills development and to have obtained a positive written assessment of their teaching qualifications.  

Professor
Applicants must be able to document a high degree of original academic production at an international level and experience from teaching at different levels. Including tests/exams, course/study programme management as well as contributions to the development of teaching activities and teaching material.

Emphasis is placed on the extent to which the applicant has developed the academic discipline from a research and teaching perspective.

Emphasis may moreover be placed on the applicant’s ability to carry out and develop research-based public-sector consultancy. Also, emphasis will be placed on an assessment of the applicant’s ability to perform research and teaching management tasks and possibly fulfil other functions, for example in relation to the university’s external cooperation.

Emphasis will also be placed on the applicant's ability to undertake pedagogical supervision, supervision and academic assessment work.

Assessment

The assessment of applicants for the position will be carried out by an assessment committee. Shortlisting will be applied. This means that the head of the department, with the assistance of the hiring committee, will select candidates for assessment. Candidates selected for assessment will then be informed about the composition of the assessment committee. All candidates will be notified whether they have been shortlisted for assessment or not. Applicants who are selected for assessment will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. When the hiring process is completed, a final rejection will be sent to the applicants who are not considered for the position.

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. 
• 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. 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. 
• Applicants are encouraged to document personal awards and a track record of external funding. We also encourage applicants to submit their plans for funding
• The Department welcomes research and funding plan in case
• 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. 

You can read more about the Department of Mathematical Sciences here: Department of Mathematical Sciences - Aalborg University.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at AAU at: Information and guidance.

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).