Faculty position in Molecular Health (Tenure-Track Assistant Professor / Associate Professor) at Aarhus University, Denmark
Conditions
Positions start 15 June 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Deadline
Shortlisting is used; the head of department selects candidates for evaluation based on relevance to requirements.
Applicants will be notified within 6 weeks whether their application has been sent to an expert assessment committee.
Referees must be agreed upon before submission, and letters of reference must be received by the deadline.
Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.
Assistant Professors are appointed for six years with the prospect of performance-based advancement to a tenured Associate Professorship.
Application deadline 12 March 2026
Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.
Formalities and salary range
The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million.
Tasks
Establish and lead an independent research team.
Define, conduct, and deliver a competitive and innovative research programme at the highest international level.
Support translational and applied research in future applications, if relevant.
Manage and undertake teaching in courses for students in Molecular Biology and Molecular Medicine and related programs at the Bachelor, Master, and PhD levels.
Define and supervise experimental projects for Bachelor, Master, and PhD students.
Attract external funding from national and international funding bodies, independently and in collaboration with local and external partners.
Engage in the administration and strategic development of the Department and establish interdisciplinary collaborations.
Mentor junior researchers regarding applications for external funding and career development.
Requirements
A strong basic molecular biology profile with a clear focus on human health.
A solid background in the life sciences with compelling potential for excellence in independent research, dissemination, funding acquisition, and teaching.
Outstanding achievements and substantial international experience at the postdoctoral level are essential for a tenure-track appointment.
For an Associate Professor position, proven success in establishing an original research program and significant experience in academic training and teaching are required.
Ability to work within a vibrant, collaborative, and international research community.
English is the primary language for internal communication and teaching; Danish is not required for international candidates.
Application must include a CV, degree certificate, publication list, statement of future research plans, and a teaching portfolio with verified experience.
Qualifications must meet the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
Preferred
Interest in providing a molecular, mechanistic understanding of central processes in physiology, development, and disease.
Research interests in immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases, metabolism, ageing, or disease mechanisms.
Benefits
Local mentoring and support during the tenure-track period.
Capability development, including postgraduate teacher training.
Relocation assistance and career counselling for accompanying partners.
Access to well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories, shared equipment, core facilities, and computational biology infrastructure.
Scientific and administrative support in relocation and onboarding for international applicants.
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