Assistant Professor, AI, Innovation and Digital Transformation

Aalborg University; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Aalborg University Business School in Aalborg invites applications for a four-year Assistant Professor position in AI, Innovation and Digital Transformation. The successful candidate will join the Innovation, Knowledge and Economic dynamics (IKE) Group and contribute to teaching and research on technology diffusion, digital transformation, and generative AI.

The role blends qualitative and computational methods, with opportunities to apply NLP, network analysis, and large-scale data analysis in

Qualifications

• Appointment as assistant professor requires academic qualifications at PhD level.
• Research potential and a dedicated agenda in AI, innovation and digital transformation.
• Ability to combine qualitative and computational research with empirical data.

Responsibilities

• Lecturing at undergraduate and master's levels in Economics and Business Administration and Business Data Science.
• Supervising student projects and engaging in Problem Based Learning (PBL).
• Engaging in research collaboration within the IKE Group and external funded projects.

Skills

Data Science

Quantitative methods

Qualitative methods

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

NLP

Network analysis

Machine learning

Text data analysis

Job description

Assistant Professor, AI, Innovation and Digital Transformation

Aalborg

Afdeling: Aalborg University Business School

Do you want to contribute to high-quality research in Generative AI, innovation and the diffusion of digital technologies? Aalborg University Business School is seeking a motivated new colleague for a four-year position as Assistant Professor to join the Innovation, Knowledge and Economic dynamics (IKE) Group. This is a full-time position available from January 1, 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Your work tasks
We are seeking applicants with a dedicated research agenda on the adoption and diffusion of digital technologies, including AI, and on what they mean for firms, organisations and innovation. Relevant topics include barriers to adoption and implementation, organisational change and the reorganisation of work, capabilities and skills, and public procurement of innovation.

As our new colleague, you will join a dynamic research environment and are expected to contribute actively to the continued development of the group's research on technology diffusion and digital transformation. You are also expected to engage actively in joint IKE activities. Your primary research focus will be within innovation and technology dynamics, and we expect you to combine organisational and qualitative insights with computational and data science methods.

Within the IKE group, we value a diversity of methodological approaches, spanning from quantitative analysis of register, survey, and patent data to various qualitative methods. If you have an interest in, or experience with, computational social science methods (for example natural language processing, network analysis, or machine learning applied to large text, register and patent data), there is ample opportunity to apply and develop these skills within the group. In addition to research, you will play an important role in our educational programmes. You will deliver teaching at the undergraduate and master’s levels. You will contribute to teaching core disciplines in our bachelor programmes in Economics and Business Administration (HA/EBA) and on the MSc in Economics and Business Administration, in particular the Business Data Science specialisation.

Your responsibilities will include lecturing, supervising student projects, and engaging in Problem Based Learning (PBL), which is central to Aalborg University’s pedagogical model. While the position focuses on research and teaching, you will also to a lesser extent undertake coordination and administrative tasks related to your educational obligations. You will be expected to be present at the business school at least three days a week.

Your CompetenciesWe are looking for a colleague with a strong academic foundation and a dedicated research agenda within generative AI, innovation, technology diffusion and digital transformation. You must have a relevant PhD and competences within Data Science and computational methods. We are particularly interested in candidates who can combine qualitative and organisational research with computational analysis of large-scale data, rather than working exclusively within one of the two traditions. We value candidates who can bridge theoretical concepts with practical application, and it will be an advantage to have a proven track record or a strong inclination towards supervising student projects and designing engaging coursework.

For the research aspect, we are looking for candidates motivated to produce internationally recognised work. When you apply for the position as Assistant Professor, we expect you to show high potential and a keen interest in pursuing publications in top-tier journals.

On a personal level, we are seeking a team player who will engage actively in joint activities within the IKE Group. You should thrive in a collaborative environment that involves working on externally funded research projects. Regarding language skills, the main working language at Aalborg University Business School is English. Danish language skills are not required at the time of employment. Please note that non-Danish speaking employees will undergo a course in basic Danish language qualifications within the first two years of employment.

Qualification requirementsAppointment as assistant professor requires academic qualifications at PhD level. The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall assessment. For the current position, the PhD degree or equivalent documented research training must be within research fields that are relevant to the position and to Aalborg University Business School’s research focus.

Who we are You will become part of the Research Group on Innovation, Knowledge, and Economic Dynamics (IKE) at Aalborg University Business School. The IKE Group has a history spanning over 40 years and is internationally recognised for its work on innovation systems, learning economies and industrial dynamics. The group’s research culture emphasizes the interplay between different methodological approaches and fosters a collaborative spirit. We are situated within a Business School that values societal impact and close interaction with the surrounding ecosystem.

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.
Aalborg University has a policy of parallel language use. International staff are encouraged, with support from the university, to learn Danish during their employment in order to support their integration into the workplace and Danish society.

Danish language courses will be offered as part of the employment.

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. Aalborg University has a policy of parallel language use. International staff are encouraged, with support from the university, to learn Danish during their employment in order to support their integration into the workplace and Danish society.

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 and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Furthermore, your terms of employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities.

There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the position.

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.