Full professor in Computer Science and Innovation

The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Department of Computer Science; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Computer Science at Aalborg University invites applications for a Full Professor in Computer Science and Innovation starting Feb 1, 2027 or soon after. We welcome applicants focusing on AI and innovation, including machine learning, trustworthy AI, forecasting, learning analytics, and decision-support systems.

The appointee will provide academic leadership, drive research excellence, build international collaborations, attract external funding, and contribute to a vibrant,

Responsibilities

• Provide strong academic leadership and drive research excellence.
• Shape future research directions, education, and innovation.
• Foster international collaborations and attract external funding.

Job description

Full professor in Computer Science and Innovation

The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Department of Computer Science

Full professor in Computer Science and Innovation

The Department of Computer Science at the Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Aalborg University, is looking to appoint a Full Professor starting February 1, 2027 or soon thereafter.

We welcome strong applicants for a position in Aalborg specifically within AI and innovation. AI can be covered within machine learning, trustworthy generative AI, forecasting, learning analytics, and decision-support systems.

Your work tasks
We are seeking visionary and internationally recognised scholars who can provide strong academic leadership and drive research excellence and innovation within the department. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future direction of research, education and innovation, strengthening international collaborations, attracting external funding, and contributing to the continued development of a vibrant and inclusive academic environment.

We are looking for applicants that are able to document a high degree of original academic production at an international level in computer science. Competences and experience from teaching at different levels includes tests/exams, course/study programme management as well as contributions to the development of teaching activities and teaching material. You are a clear communicator and have documented skills as group leader. As a person, you have good interpersonal skills, are inclusive and team-oriented and able to contribute to a good work environment.

Emphasis is placed on the extent, to which you have developed the academic discipline from a research and innovation perspective.

Who we are
The Department of Computer Science at Aalborg University is highly regarded in Denmark among researchers, students, and external partners due to its leading research, education, and collaboration activities. The department currently employs more than 165 academic staff and approximately 20 administrative staff and has around 1,100 students.

Our research is internationally and nationally recognised as being of the highest standard, prioritising quality over quantity. We balance applications and theory, as well as societal and scientific impact, applying research to solve real-world problems. In addition, we conduct fundamental research with the potential long-term impact. As part of this, we are acknowledged and respected for close collaboration with industry and for applying research to create impact and value for society.

Our education is based on problem-based learning and is recognised for producing highly skilled graduates with excellent employability. We apply several pedagogical approaches, including working in multinational teams, integrating research into the curriculum, and using technology in teaching. This creates a unique learning environment that supports student success, fosters an inspiring workplace, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Denmark builds on a welfare system, and while taxes are high, there are plenty of welfare services including free education and healthcare including pay during paternity/maternity leave and during sickness. Find more information at the International Staff Unit – they also offer a spouse/partner programme.

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.

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.

Type of employment

Contract type

Contract type Full time

Number of positions

Number of positions 1

Full-time equivalent 37

City

City Aalborg

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Reference number

Reference number 2026/1268

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