Associate Professor: Children & Youth Wellbeing Research

AAU; Aalborg Kommune; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Aalborg University in Aalborg, Denmark, invites applications for Associate Professor in Children and Young People’s Wellbeing, a permanent full-time post commencing 1 February 2027 or soon after. The role offers scope to develop an independent research agenda in a thriving social work environment.

The successful candidate will teach and supervise across bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs, collaborate with external partners, and contribute to research dissemination and funding proposals

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in social work, social sciences or closely related discipline.
• Proven international publishing record and ability to develop a coherent research agenda.
• Experience with securing external funding and collaborating with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead research in children and young people\u2019s wellbeing.
• Teach and supervise students at bachelor, master and doctoral levels.
• Contribute to course development and problem-based learning.
• Engage with practice and external partners to translate research into policy.

Skills

Research leadership

International publishing

Teaching and supervision

Problem-based learning

Danish and English communication

Education

Doctoral degree in social work or social sciences

Job description

Aalborg University in Aalborg, Denmark, invites applications for Associate Professor in Children and Young People’s Wellbeing, a permanent full-time post commencing 1 February 2027 or soon after. The role offers scope to develop an independent research agenda in a thriving social work environment.

The successful candidate will teach and supervise across bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs, collaborate with external partners, and contribute to research dissemination and funding proposals