Leading Health Researcher at Aarhus University

4 days ago


Århus, Århus Kommune, Denmark Aarhus Universitet Full time
Job Description

Aarhus University invites applications for a Professor position in the Department of Public Health. This permanent full-time appointment will contribute to advancing public health through research focused on health promotion and disease prevention, treatment, and alleviation.

About the Position

The successful candidate will share responsibility for developing the department's research and teaching environment, contributing to implementing the faculty's overall strategy, and engaging in broad collaborations internally and externally. Key tasks include conducting high-level research, attracting substantial external funding, collaborating with stakeholders, teaching, supervising, and examining students.

Key Responsibilities
  • To conduct research at an international level, publishing in top journals and communicating with academic networks.
  • To attract significant external funding to support research group activities.
  • To collaborate with private and public-sector stakeholders and engage in research-based consultancy.
  • To develop international networks and collaborations in research and teaching.
  • To teach, supervise, and examine Bachelor's and Master's degree students.
  • To supervise PhD students and contribute to PhD course development.
  • To participate in assessment and committee work at Aarhus University and elsewhere.
Your Profile

We are seeking a prominent researcher with an excellent track record, documented teaching qualifications, and experience in research partnerships. The ideal candidate is supportive, motivational, and has built trusting relationships with students, colleagues, and partners. Fluency in oral and written English is expected; international applicants are expected to learn Danish.

Working Environment

The Department of Public Health contributes to teaching medicine, public health science, sport science, health science, and nursing. Approximately 200 colleagues, including 80 academic staff members and similar numbers of PhD students, make up the department.

Benefits and Salary

The yearly base salary for a full-time professor is DKK 797,476.39, including supplements and pension contributions. Additional supplements can be negotiated based on experience and performance. Travel and moving expenses may be covered.

Application Guidelines

Your application should include a motivated application, curriculum vitae, diploma, template for applicant-professor, list of publications, teaching portfolio, and research plan (optional). Coauthor statements and references can be uploaded separately.



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