Assistant / Associate Professor with Expertise in Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Materials and Production, Aalborg University (AAU), one or more positions as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor with Expertise in Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications are available from 1. April, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The position as Assistant Professor will be a three-year position and the Associate Professor position will be a permanent position.

Research Profile
We are seeking a candidate who combines scientific excellence with practical impact, thrives in a multidisciplinary environment, and is committed to advancing AI-driven solutions for complex systems.

The successful candidate should hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field, with a strong background in AI/ML technologies, including algorithm development, optimization, and data-driven modeling. Candidates are expected to demonstrate research leadership, with experience in national and international research projects, and a strong publication record in top journals and conferences with an experience level matching the application as either assistant or associate professor.

The candidate will extend and complement the AI4OR group’s research profile, focusing on one or more of the following areas (not limited to):

AI/ML for optimization, decision-making, and complex autonomous or cyber-physical systems Data-driven and hybrid modeling approaches for large-scale, stochastic systems Applied AI in industrial, environmental, or public domains, integrating diverse datasets for real-world problem-solving Algorithm design, implementation, and deployment for high-impact, interdisciplinary applications

Teaching Responsibilities
As an Assistant / Associate Professor, you will contribute to teaching and supervision in the AI4OR group. This includes:

Teaching and supervising courses in AI, Operations Research, Data Science, and related areas at bachelor and master levels Leading practical exercises using computational and modeling tools Supervising BSc and MSc projects and contributing to course and program planning

Expectations
As a colleague of the AI4OR group, we expect you to:

Contribute to ongoing and future research initiatives, including securing external funding Maintain a high-quality publication record Collaborate within the group and with national and international partners, including industry Bring strategic vision to the development of AI-related research and educational activities 

Qualification requirements

Assistant professor
Appointment as assistant professor requires academic qualifications at PhD level. The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall assessment. 

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. 

Who we are 
The Department of Materials and Production (MP) is a wide-ranging research and educational environment at Aalborg University. The Department's mission is to meet the future's demands for new materials and production systems by directing the whole value chain from basic material understanding to materials' applications in mechanical construction, industrial production, and management. The department has several strong, international, and innovative research groups that comprise everything from basic science to strategic and applied research. The activities encompass research and education within materials, mechanics, physics, production, and industrial management and innovation. 

Several innovative and unconventional collaborations have been and are being developed through interdisciplinary cooperation, benefiting the industry and additional collaborators. As an employee at the department, you will become part of an international research environment focusing on innovation, knowledge sharing/building, and interdisciplinary collaborations. 

The Department’s activities are supported by world-class laboratories and an important part of the research being done at the department. Specifically in relation to this position we have facilities for synthesis and characterization of materials covering the range from the atomic scale in the cleanroom and materials labs to fabrication of components and devices.  

You can read more about AAU Materials and Production at: Department of Materials and Production - Aalborg University.

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.

For the position as assistant professor you may attach a maximum of five publications. 

For the position as associate professor you may attach a maximum of ten publications. 

• Documentation of teaching qualifications. 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. 
• 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).