Associate Professor: Translational Optical Brain Imaging

Aarhus Universitet (AU); Aarhus; On-site; DKK 610,000 - 820,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarhus University invites applications for an Associate Professor position in microvascular dynamics research and non-invasive optical blood flow imaging. The role involves leading high‑quality research, developing imaging techniques, and collaborating with Aarhus University Hospital within the Central Denmark Region.

You will supervise students, publish in top journals, secure external funding, and contribute to education and interdisciplinary development at national and international levels.

Qualifications

• Established as a prominent researcher within non-invasive optical blood flow imaging and microvascular research.
• Broad international cooperative partnerships and experience with private/public-sector stakeholders.
• Experience attracting significant research funding from national and international sources.
• World-leading expertise in developing and applying dynamic light scattering imaging techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop Dynamic Light Scattering imaging for brain and systemic perfusion, including Laser Speckle Contrast Imaging, Dynamic Light Scattering Imaging and Hyperspectral Imaging.
• Lead research projects to characterize microvascular abnormalities in dementia and related risk factors using relevant models and patients.
• Establish translational approaches for neurovascular research with non-invasive optical imaging.
• Publish in top international journals and engage in national and international academic networks.
• Teach and supervise Bachelor’s and Master’s students and contribute to new teaching activities.
• Contribute to securing external research funding and supervise PhD students and PhD courses.
• Participate in assessment and committee work at Aarhus University.
• Disseminate research findings to the broader scientific community.

Job description

Aarhus University invites applications for an Associate Professor position in microvascular dynamics research and non-invasive optical blood flow imaging. The role involves leading high‑quality research, developing imaging techniques, and collaborating with Aarhus University Hospital within the Central Denmark Region.

You will supervise students, publish in top journals, secure external funding, and contribute to education and interdisciplinary development at national and international levels.