Professor & Director, SMARTbiomed Health Data Science Leader

BSS NCRR Center for Registerforskning; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 780,000 - 953,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarhus University’s Department of Public Health invites applications for a Professor and Director position leading SMARTbiomed. The appointee will shape scientific directions, secure funding, and guide multi‑institutional collaboration across Denmark, including main sites at Aarhus, Copenhagen and Oxford collaborations.

The role demands an internationally recognized research profile, strategic leadership, and a commitment to training and career development in health data science.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in research administration.
• Strong track record in methodological research and software development.
• Ability to attract external funding and build partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Shape the scientific vision and set the overall agenda for SMARTbiomed.
• Strengthen relationships with funders, universities and strategic partners.
• Foster collaboration and inclusion across sites and disciplines.
• Lead development and strategic management of SMARTbiomed and fulfill commitments to funders.
• Drive expansion of research portfolio and secure external funding.
• Increase visibility and impact within the Danish and international research community.

Skills

Academic leadership

Research management

Strategic planning

Fundraising & partnerships

Communication & collaboration

Job description

Aarhus University’s Department of Public Health invites applications for a Professor and Director position leading SMARTbiomed. The appointee will shape scientific directions, secure funding, and guide multi‑institutional collaboration across Denmark, including main sites at Aarhus, Copenhagen and Oxford collaborations.

The role demands an internationally recognized research profile, strategic leadership, and a commitment to training and career development in health data science.