Assistant Professors in Electronic Systems (with the possibility of tenure-track)

At the Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Department of Electronic Systems, one or more positions as Assistant Professor in Electronic Systems are open for appointments from February 1, 2026, or soon after. The positions are available for a period of 4 years (with the possibility of tenure-track). The positions are with the department's research groups located at the university campus in Copenhagen.

Who we are
In electronic engineering, Aalborg University is known worldwide for its high academic quality and societal impact. The Department of Electronic Systems employs more than 200 people, of which about 90 are PhD students, and about 40 % of all employees are internationals. In total, it has more than 700 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 within communication, networks, control systems, AI, sound, cyber security, and robotics. The department plays an active role in transferring inventions and results into applications in close collaboration with industrial partners worldwide. 

The department places significant emphasis on supporting early career researchers and provides comprehensive career and personal development programmes, specifically designed to assist individual academics in achieving their professional objectives.

You can read more about the department at www.es.aau.dk

Your profile and work tasks     

We seek to appoint one or more Assistant Professors (with the possibility of Tenure-Track) to conduct research, teaching, and knowledge exchange, and to grow and develop the department's research activities within our subject fields. 

The positions require internationally recognized research experience within one or more of the following areas:
•    Cyber security 
•    Privacy engineering
•    Computer Engineering 
•    Edge/cloud computing and networking

The main tasks and responsibilities include:
•    developing a research profile and providing valuable contributions to science.
•    providing research-based teaching and supervision within at least one subject area.
•    participating in grant application activities
•    coordinating own projects and contributing to an active academic environment.

Your Competencies

You have an interest in collaborating with external partners and experience from participating in grant applications. You have also contributed to workplace well-being, collaboration, equal treatment, diversity, and a good working environment.

Selected candidates should demonstrate development potential in science and have peer-reviewed publications in recognized journals and books or anthologies. Under the leadership of others, you can plan and carry out individual teaching and supervision activities with a focus on the students' learning. 

Qualification requirements 

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

Tenure-Track 
Tenure-Track Assistant Professors are appointed for a six-year period, with the opportunity for promotion to a tenured Associate Professor position based on performance. Candidates are expected to demonstrate international academic standing through competitive research achievements or show strong potential for future scholarly impact.

AAU places particular emphasis on the following qualifications during the tenure-track appointment:
•    Demonstrated autonomy in academic and professional development.
•    Exceptional potential and standing within the candidate’s field.
•    Experience across multiple universities or research institutions, preferably including international exposure.
•    Strong communication skills and proficiency in academic English.
•    A clear trajectory toward meeting the criteria for permanent employment at AAU by the end of the tenure-track period.

Evaluation and promotion proces
•    Annual internal follow-ups to review progress on the promotion plan and ensure the assistant professor remains on track.
•    A mid-term evaluation, based on external review, conducted by an internal assessment committee after three years.
•    A final review by an external committee after 5.5 years. A positive outcome leads to a tenured appointment as Associate Professor.

Transition to Tenure
The final assessment typically occurs within the last six months of the tenure-track period. However, candidates may request an earlier evaluation within the first four years. If the initial assessment is negative, a second evaluation may be requested during the final six months. A maximum of two assessments is permitted.

To qualify for promotion to Associate Professor, candidates must demonstrate
•    Research qualifications equivalent to the level that can be achieved on the basis of satisfactorily completed employment as tenure track assistant professor.
•    Documented scientific output at an international level, based on up to ten selected publications.
•    Evidence of pedagogical development, including positive teaching evaluations and a comprehensive teaching portfolio.
•    Active participation in academic environments and collaborative initiatives.
•    Proven experience in securing research grants and effectively disseminating research to relevant audiences.

Assessment will be based on Criteria for merit at the Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Aalborg University, and the goals outlined in the progress and promotion plan.

Failure to request an assessment within the final year, or a negative final evaluation, will result in the initiation of dismissal procedures in accordance with the applicable collective agreement.

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. 
• Documentation of teaching qualifications. Please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design,. 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).