PhD Position in AI-Driven Cardiac CT Research

At the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Health Science and Technology, one or more PhD stipend's are available within the doctoral programme: Biomedical Engineering and Neuroscience from January 1, 2026, or soon thereafter.

Who we are:
At Department of Health Science and Technology (HST) we conduct research, teaching and innovation within e.g. medicine, biomedicine, biomedical engineering, health technologies, robotics, neuroscience, sports science, public health and physiotherapy. Our mission is to contribute to increased quality of life for the benefit of the individual human being and society.

We are a major part in implementing the 2030 vision of the Faculty of Medicine, i.e. to become leading within digital health and well-known for doctors and engineers finding solutions together. Our mission is to drive positive societal impact through cutting-edge research and innovation, with a strong focus on digital health. We are dedicated to addressing four grand challenges (healthy and ageing living, noncommunicable diseases, multi- and co-morbidity and rehabilitation) that shape our vision for sustainable and healthy and sustainable future.

We educate bachelors and masters of science within biomedical engineering, medicine, medicine with industrial specialisation, sports science, musculoskeletal physiotherapy, public health, and clinical health and technology. In addition to the graduate programmes, we are specialized in postgraduates' studies within pain science and within digital health. Our graduates contribute to setting the agenda for future needs and contribute to solutions for increased public health and implementation of new health knowledge and technologies.

Currently, our department has approximately 280 employees, 100 PhD students enrolled in the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology, and 1500 students in our bachelors and masters programmes. We hold state of the art research and we offer state of art learning opportunities in our teaching facilities.

At HST, you have the chance to explore your passions, connect with individuals who inspire and challenge you, and make discoveries that can transform both your life and the world. Our values that we work by are share-care-dare. You can read more about our department at our web page and research portal.

As The Faculty of Medicine wishes PhD positions to enable careers both within and outside the university, the vacant positions are created in such a way that the competences achieved in the position will qualify for both a research career and a career in the commercial and/or public sector. At least a year before the position expires, you will be offered an interview to clarify your future career.

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The stipend is open for appointment from XXX or soon hereafter. The duration of the position is three years.

Description of the PhD position:
The PhD research will focus on the development of AI models for analysis of cardiac CT scans, with the aim to explore how machine learning models can quantify cardiovascular disease and predict future events from CT scans. The project will utilize a large dataset including cardiac CT scans from ~100.000patinets and significant part of the project will include data c.

The PhD position is located in Aalborg, and the candidate will be a member of CardioTech Research Group at the Health Science and Technology Dept. The group currently consists of twelve active researchers, including five PhD students, and has an engineering approach to clinical problems in cardiology and to more fundamental questions within the area of cardiovascular disease as well. The project is a collaboration project between multiple Scandinavian Universities and Hospitals.

Description of the candidate:
The successful candidate is expected to hold:

•    A master degree in biomedical engineering or computer science, 

•    Excellent programming skills, (Python & SQL).

•    Experience in data preparation, machine learning 

•    Experience in processing 3D medical imaging.

•    Keen interest in cardiology and medical imaging.

•    Good command of the English language.

•    Ability to work collaboratively with both junior and senior researchers

Qualification requirements
PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Master's degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at  the Doctoral School in Medicine, in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 1124 of September 19, 2025 on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed at regular points in time.

How to apply
Your application must include the following:

• Application, stating reasons for applying and qualifications in relation to the position
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Diplomas (bachelor and master's degree diploma)
• Project description 
• Other relevant documents

The application must be submitted via Aalborg University's recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University's website. 

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position.

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.

Further information  
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The assessment of candidates for the position will be carried out by qualified experts.
Shortlisting will be applied. This means that after the application deadline, the head of the department, with the assistance of the hiring committee, will select the applicants to be assessed. All applicants will be informed whether they have been shortlisted for assessment or not.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.

Read more about The Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology

Salary and terms of employment
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish). 

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish). 

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world
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