Associate Professor: Children & Young People’s Wellbeing

Aalborg-University; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Aalborg University in Aalborg seeks an Associate Professor in Children and Young People’s Wellbeing. The role involves developing a research agenda across vulnerable children, teaching across BSc/MSc/PhD programs, and collaborating with practice and public partners.

The appointee will contribute to grant applications and research leadership within the Section for Social Work. The position is permanent, full-time, and starts 1 February 2027 or soon thereafter, with Danish language development

Qualifications

• The candidate holds a doctoral degree in social work or a closely related discipline and has a well-established research profile in vulnerable children and young people’s wellbeing.
• Proven track record of international publishing in the field and ability to develop a coherent research agenda with relevance to academia and practice.
• Experience initiating, conducting and disseminating research projects, preferably with external partners and funding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead research within children and young people’s social and mental wellbeing, including democratic participation and inclusion.
• Teach and supervise students at bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels; contribute to course development and problem-based learning.
• Engage with practice, public authorities and external partners to shape research-based knowledge and social impact.
• Disseminate findings and participate in international research activities.

Skills

Research leadership

Publication track record

Collaboration with external partners

Education

PhD in social work or related discipline

Job description

Aalborg University in Aalborg seeks an Associate Professor in Children and Young People’s Wellbeing. The role involves developing a research agenda across vulnerable children, teaching across BSc/MSc/PhD programs, and collaborating with practice and public partners.

The appointee will contribute to grant applications and research leadership within the Section for Social Work. The position is permanent, full-time, and starts 1 February 2027 or soon thereafter, with Danish language development