Associate Professor of Reproductive Epidemiology

Aarhus Universitet; Denmark; On-site; DKK 650,000 - 800,000; Part time

Job summary

Aarhus University invites applications for an Associate Professor in Reproductive Epidemiology, affiliated with the BIOSFER project. The 36-month, 20% part-time position begins 1 November 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter, reporting to the Head of Department.

The department emphasises rigorous international research, teaching excellence, and an inclusive workplace culture. Applicants should demonstrate established research and teaching qualifications at the international level, with a

Qualifications

• Eligible for Associate Professor; research and teaching qualifications recognized at high international level.
• Fluent in English; Danish learning encouraged for international applicants.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research and publish in leading journals.
• Develop personal research profile and secure external funding.
• Teach and supervise Bachelor’s and Master’s students; contribute to PhD courses.
• Collaborate across departments and strengthen national/international profile.
• Disseminate findings to academic audiences, stakeholders, and the public.

Job description

Institut for Folkesundhed - Epidemiology, Environment and Biostatistics - Fakultet: Health Sciences

Associate Professor of Reproductive Epidemiology

The Department of Public Health at Faculty of Health Sciences at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as Associate Professor in the field of Reproductive Epidemiology as per 1 November 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a fixed-term 20% part-time position for 36 months.

The right candidate will be affiliated with the BIOSFER project. BIOSFER investigates how social, biological, and psychological factors shape emerging fertility patterns among young adults, and to what extent differences in fertility outcomes between social groups can be explained by social and biomedical factors and is funded by an ERC Synergy Grant. The project brings together researchers from Aarhus University, the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR), and the Centre for Fertility and Health at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.

About the Department

The Department of Public Health is a research-intensive environment dedicated to advancing both fundamental scientific knowledge and applied solutions to major public health challenges. Our research spans theoretical, basic, and applied sciences, with the shared ambition of generating impactful knowledge and improving population health. Academic excellence is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to conducting rigorous and innovative research and delivering high-quality teaching. The department is responsible for teaching within public health, sport science, health science, nursing science, and related methodological disciplines, as well as a substantial part of the teaching in the medical degree programme. While firmly rooted in our respective disciplines, we actively foster interdisciplinary collaboration to advance innovation and excellence in both research and education. We are equally committed to cultivating a healthy, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture characterized by open dialogue, mutual respect, and an informal atmosphere. We believe that academic excellence and personal well-being are mutually reinforcing and essential to long-term success. You can read more about the department here and about the faculty here .

Your job responsibilities

As an Associate Professor of Reproductive Epidemiology, you will contribute actively to the department's research and teaching activities. You are expected to conduct research at a high international level and to develop an independent academic profile through both individual scholarship and collaboration with colleagues.
You are committed to delivering high-quality teaching and supervision and bring collaborative skills, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to contribute broadly across the educational programmes and courses for which the department is responsible.
You are eager to engage in the academic community at Aarhus University and contribute to strengthening the department's national and international profile.

We also value academic citizenship. This includes active participation in collegial collaboration, mentoring, and the social and professional life of the department. We therefore expect you to be an engaged and visible member of the department's daily academic environment.
Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Conducting and publishing research of high international quality, including in leading journals and publishers within your field.
• Developing your research profile and contributing to the department's strategic objectives, including through applications for external research funding.
• Teaching and supervising students at Bachelor's and Master's level and contributing to the continued development of innovative teaching activities.
• Associate Professors are expected to take a leading role and contribute also to the faculty's PhD courses.
• Disseminating research findings to academic audiences, stakeholders, and the wider public.

You will report to the Head of Department Michael Baggesen Klitgaard.

Your competences

You have established yourself as a recognised researcher within your field and can document research and teaching qualifications at a high international level – pre- and postgraduate.
You have a well-developed international network, experience in attracting significant external research funding from national and international funding bodies, and clear potential and motivation to establish yourself as a research leader, establish your own research group, and consolidate an independent research agenda.
In the assessment process, particular emphasis will be placed on experience gained through employment, visiting appointments, or extended research stays at recognised universities or research institutions outside the candidate's primary institution.

Your personal qualities include the ability to build trust-based relationships with colleagues, students, and external partners.
As a teacher, you communicate current and relevant knowledge in a clear, engaging, and inspiring manner. As a supervisor, you are professional, inclusive, and supportive.
You value collaboration and contribute positively to the collegial culture that characterises the Department of Public Health, the Faculty of Health Sciences, and Aarhus University more broadly.
You are motivated to contribute to the department's continued development and to help maintain an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing work environment.

We expect you to be fluent in oral and written English. International applicants are expected to learn Danish, and Aarhus University arranges Danish teaching. In order to be assessed as qualified for an Associate Professor position, you must meet these academic criteria .

Shortlisting will be used.

To be considered for the position, applicants must meet the formal requirements for academic appointments at Aarhus University and submit all required application materials by the deadline. Applications that are substantially incomplete will not proceed to further assessment

Questions about the position

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Head of Department Michael Baggesen Klitgaard tel.: [phone]

Your place of work will be at the Department of Public Health, Bartholins Allé 2, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.

Terms of employment

• Appointment as an associate professor requires research and teaching qualifications at the level that can be achieved through the satisfactory completion of a period of appointment as an assistant professor, but may also be obtained in other ways.
• The applicant is required to have completed a university pedagogical programme or an equivalent programme.
• The yearly base salary for a fulltime associate professor is DKK 706.233,06 (including a position related supplement, a pre-agreed associate professor supplememt and pension (18.07%)). Additional supplement(s) can be negotiated dependent on experience, special qualifications and performance of special functions. Authorisation supplement(s) will be granted, if relevant for the position. Your local eligible trade union representative at Aarhus University negotiates your salary on your behalf.
• Travel and moving expenses may be covered according to the employee in question and, to a limited extent, the accompanying family.

We refer to the faculty’s Guidelines for applicants . Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

International applicant?

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including assistance with relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about the International Staff Office and the range of services here .
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

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