At the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, a position as assistant professor in Orthopaedic Engineering is available for appointment as of November 1st, 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is part-time (20% / 7,4 hours per week) and is available for two years.
The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the Department of Clinical Medicine is seeking a part-time Assistant Professor in Orthopedic Engineering, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative translational research at the intersection of engineering and orthopedic science. This position is embedded within a vibrant, interdisciplinary research group where engineers and clinicians work collaboratively to tackle complex orthopedic problems. The group leverages state-of-the-art technologies, to develop patient-centered solutions that bridge the gap between clinical needs and technical innovation. The successful candidate will contribute to this dynamic environment, helping translate engineering advances into clinical settings.
Your work tasks
As an Assistant Professor in Orthopedic Engineering, you will contribute to the department’s mission by advancing translational research at the intersection of engineering and clinical medicine. You will lead the development of computer-assisted methods to support orthopedic applications, including diagnosis, surgical planning, and postoperative evaluation. You will also focus on advanced data analysis and develop computational tools and workflows to extract clinically meaningful insights.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with clinicians and technical experts, bridging disciplinary boundaries. You will also contribute to the academic environment through PhD supervision, research- based teaching, and the organization of seminars and symposia.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Conducting research of high international quality, including publications in top-tier journals and active participation in academic networks.
- Providing scientific leadership and contributing to research projects in orthopedic engineering.
- Supporting the preparation of applications for external research funding.
- Co-supervising PhD students and supporting their academic development.
- Delivering seminars on relevant research topics for the department’s students and staff.
Your Competencies
You have a strong academic background in biomedical engineering or a closely related discipline, with a demonstrated ability to apply engineering approaches to clinically relevant problems. Your research record includes high-quality publications that reflect innovation and impact in the field.
You bring:
- Proven expertise in advanced imaging, 3D anatomical modeling, and clinical data analysis, with hands-on experience in tools such as Materialise Mimics and 3D Slicer.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis, data management, and data visualization, using tools such as R and Python.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, enabling effective collaboration with clinicians, technicians, and interdisciplinary academic teams.
- Motivation and ability to mentor early-career researchers, including PhD students, and contribute to the teaching mission through relevant lectures, preferably using problem-based learning (PBL) approaches.
- Interest or experience in securing external research funding through competitive grant applications.
- Fluency in English at an academic level and experience organizing seminars and academic symposia is considered an advantage.
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.
Who we are
The Department of Clinical Medicine delivers research-based teaching across all disciplines of the medical degree programme and conducts research within the clinical specialties. We collaborate closely with hospitals in the North Denmark Region and with general practice in both teaching and research.
Medical students receive instruction at multiple hospital locations and in general practice throughout the region.
The department is affiliated with approximately 40 research units, each representing a specific medical specialty, and is also associated with several other research centres and collaborative units. Most of the department’s staff hold concurrent clinical positions alongside their academic appointments.
Read more about the Department of Clinical Medicine here.
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 five 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).
Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Aalborg Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Aalborg Universitet, Selma Lagerløfs Vej, 9260 Gistrup
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 25-07-2025;
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