Open-Rank Faculty Positions in Computer Science at Aarhus University, Denmark

Technical Sciences - Center for the Theory of Inte; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid paternity/maternity leave

Flexible workhours

Pay during sickness

Job summary

Aarhus University invites applications for tenure-track Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor positions in Computer Science. The department seeks candidates who excel in research and teaching and who can contribute to innovation and societal challenges.

The role spans the four Sections: ADA, CRC, HCC, PLS, with research across topics including ML/AI, NLP, and software engineering. The successful candidates will shape the department's expansion and may receive starting packages with PhD

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science with a strong research record in relevant CS areas.
• Proven excellence in teaching and research with societal impact.
• Clear leadership and collaboration potential for a large department.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct impactful research in Computer Science.
• Teach and supervise at graduate and PhD levels.
• Foster collaborations and contribute to the department's strategic expansion.

Skills

Machine Learning

NLP

Algorithms

Software Engineering

Data Mining

Education

PhD in Computer Science

Job description

Aarhus University - an international top 100 University - has made an ambitious strategic investment in expanding the Department of Computer Science. We expect to hire up to three candidates in 2027. Therefore, the department invites applications from candidates in computer science that are driven by excellence in research and teaching as well as a strong interest for innovation and addressing societal challenges.

The call is open rank, i.e. we are looking for tenure-track Assistant Professors, Associate Professors and Full Professors. The successful candidates will have a unique opportunity to shape the continued expansion of our computer science department.

The department consists of four Sections: Algorithms, Data and Artificial Intelligence (ADA); Cryptography and Cybersecurity (CRC); Human-Centered Computing (HCC); Programming Languages, Logic, and Software Security (PLS).

We are looking for applicants to strengthen and expand the above Sections, but topics beyond, or across sections are also welcome. We are, in particular, looking for applicants with competencies in the following topics:

• Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence
• Learning Theory
• Algorithms and Complexity
• NLP/Large Language Models,
• Generative Media Foundation Models
• Human-AI-Interaction
• Explainable and Trustworthy AI
• Data Management, Databases and Data Mining
• Economics and Computation
• Game Theory and Decision-Making
• Quantum Algorithms and Programming
• Software Engineering and Programming Languages

We generally encourage candidates within all areas of Computer Science – not restricted to the mentioned topics – to apply.

For full professorship candidates, we expect - in addition to excellent research and teaching in their field - that the candidates can demonstrate leadership, visions, collaborations and societal impact for the entire computer science department.

We provide starting packages with PhD funding (depending on position) and operational expenses for the first three years.

We wish to build a computer science research and study environment with equality and diversity as a core value for recruitment as well as for daily study and work life. If you have visions for or experience with activities or initiatives to support such core values in a computer science context, we encourage you to describe them in your application.

The starting date is flexible, from August 1st, 2027, and onwards.

The place of employment is Aarhus University, and the place of work is Åbogade 34, DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark.

Further information on the position can be obtained from Head of Department, Professor Kaj Grønbæk [e-mail].

About Department of Computer Science at Aarhus University

The Department of Computer Science is located in a developing campus area called IT-City Katrinebjerg, where many R&D institutions and companies within digital technologies are located. The Department has a staff of approximately 175 employees including 21 full professors (some part time) and 19 associate professors (some part time), 12 tenure track assistant professors, ~30 postdocs and ~70 PhD students, as well as 18 Tech and Admin Staff members. The student population is approximately 800. The Department’s ranking on CSRankings.org in the set of topics covered by the mentioned research groups is in top 30 in the World and top 5 in Europe. Read more about the Department of Computer Science on www.cs.au.dk

The benefits of working in Denmark

Denmark as a country offers the opportunity to pursue a career without compromising your family life and in general work-life balance in Denmark is among the best in Europe. In addition, Denmark is a safe place to live with a very low crime rate and is in general secure and equal. Denmark is considered in the top of the happiest countries in the world in international surveys. The Danish society builds on a welfare system which means your relatively high taxes goes into welfare services such as free healthcare and education. International academic staff members can usually also benefit from a special reduced tax scheme in the first years of employment. If you want to know more about the Danish way of living please visit: Life in Denmark. Finally, Aarhus is assessed as the best study city in Denmark.

• safe workplace
• fair wages
• pay during sickness
• paid paternity/-maternity leave
• flexible workhours
• much more

Natural Sciences Tenure Track

Aarhus University offers talented scientists from around the world attractive career perspectives via the Natural Sciences Tenure Track Programme. Highly qualified candidates are appointed as Assistant Professors for a period of six years with the prospect of performance- based advancement to a tenured Associate Professorship position.

The aim of the Natural Sciences Tenure Track Programme is to:

• attract outstanding talented individuals that are competitive at an international level
• to promote the early development of independent research success early in the career of scientists
• to create transparency in the academic career path

As part of the tenure track position, the candidate is offered:

• access to research infrastructure
• capability development, including postgraduate teacher training
• a mentoring programme
• support to develop scientific networks and to secure interdisciplinary research at the highest level

As part of the Aarhus University Tenure Track Programme, the University carries out a mid-way evaluation to review the progress of the tenure track candidate after three years, according to the same criteria used in the final tenure review. The final tenure review is conducted after five and a half years. If the review is positive, the candidate will be offered a tenured position as Associate Professor at Aarhus University.

Formalities and salary range

• Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions at basic salary steps 4-8.
• We provide starting packages with PhD funding (depending on position) and operational expenses for the first three years.
• International academic staff members can usually also benefit from a special reduced tax scheme in the first years of employment.
• On top of this, collective agreements guarantee you a safe workplace, fair wages, pay during sickness, paid paternity/-maternity leave, flexible workhours and much more.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.