Full professor in Computer Science and Innovation

Full professor in Computer Science and Innovation

The Department of Computer Science at the Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Aalborg University, is looking to appoint a Full Professor starting February 1, 2027 or soon thereafter.

We welcome strong applicants for a position in Aalborg specifically within AI and innovation. AI can be covered within machine learning, trustworthy generative AI, forecasting, learning analytics, and decision-support systems.

The position will be affiliated with the research group Probabilistic and Symbolic AI.

Your work tasks We are seeking visionary and internationally recognised scholars who can provide strong academic leadership and drive research excellence and innovation within the department. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future direction of research, education and innovation, strengthening international collaborations, attracting external funding, and contributing to the continued development of a vibrant and inclusive academic environment.

For further information, please contact Head of Department Peter Axel Nielsen at institutleder@cs.aau.dk

Your qualifications

We are looking for applicants that are able to document a high degree of original academic production at an international level in computer science. Competences and experience from teaching at different levels includes tests/exams, course/study programme management as well as contributions to the development of teaching activities and teaching material. You are a clear communicator and have documented skills as group leader. As a person, you have good interpersonal skills, are inclusive and team-oriented and able to contribute to a good work environment.

Emphasis is placed on the extent, to which you have developed the academic discipline from a research and innovation perspective.

The assessment will further be based on these academic criteria.

Who we are The Department of Computer Science at Aalborg University is highly regarded in Denmark among researchers, students, and external partners due to its leading research, education, and collaboration activities. The department currently employs more than 165 academic staff and approximately 20 administrative staff and has around 1,100 students.

Our research is internationally and nationally recognised as being of the highest standard, prioritising quality over quantity. We balance applications and theory, as well as societal and scientific impact, applying research to solve real-world problems. In addition, we conduct fundamental research with the potential long-term impact. As part of this, we are acknowledged and respected for close collaboration with industry and for applying research to create impact and value for society.