At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Materials and Production, a position as Assistant Professor in Biomechanics is open for appointment from 01.05.2026 or soon thereafter. The position is available for a period of two years.

Your work tasks    
The job mainly concerns participation in development of the biomechanical field through design and execution of projects on the forefront of research. The candidate should contribute to extension of the activities in the Biomechanics Research Group, especially in the context of Aalborg University’s strategy “Knowledge for the World” and the university’s mission “Improving Health Through Coherence and Individualisation”.

The job will entail extensive research fundraising and participation in a strategic effort to ensure that the research field of biomechanical digital twins becomes a sustainable part of the Biomechanics Research Group’s portfolio.

The candidate will participate in the teaching tasks in the mechanical engineering education in general and in the biomechanical engineering specialization in particular. The candidate must have completed the university’s formal pedagogical training by the end of the assistant professorship at the latest.

Your competencies   
The candidate should demonstrate fundamental skills in mathematics, mechanical physics, biomechanics, musculoskeletal simulation with the AnyBody Modeling System, experimental methods, such as motion capture, electromyography, inertial measurement units, advanced data processing, numerical methods, optimization procedures, statistics, research ethics and management of personal data.

Experience in the development of physiological digital twins, the use of different medical imaging modalities and the in vivo and/or in vitro mechanical testing of human tissues and structures will be considered an advantage, while the existence of a strong international network is highly desirable.

Documented experience with fundraising from national and international research foundations is a prerequisite.

The successful candidate should demonstrate teaching experience within STEM fields in general, biomechanics and mechanics, and experience with teaching and student supervision within the problem-based learning model. Read more here.

Qualification requirements 
Appointment as assistant professor requires academic qualifications at PhD level. The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall assessment.

Who we are    
The Biomechanics Research Group is a vibrant and busy environment with two full professors, one associate professor and a variable number of assistant professors, post docs and PhD students. The group is particularly renowned for its contributions to musculoskeletal simulation.

The Department of Materials and Production (MP) is a wide-ranging research and educational environment at Aalborg University. The Department's mission is to meet the future's demands for new materials and production systems by directing the whole value chain from basic material understanding to materials' applications in mechanical construction, industrial production, and management. The department has several strong, international, and innovative research groups that range from basic science to strategic and applied research. The activities encompass research and education within materials, mechanics, physics, production, and industrial management and innovation.

Several innovative and unconventional collaborations have been and are being developed through interdisciplinary cooperation, benefiting the industry and additional collaborators. As an employee at the department, you will become part of an international research environment focusing on innovation, knowledge sharing/building, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

The Department’s activities are supported by world-class laboratories, and they are an important part of the research. Specifically in relation to this position, we have facilities for synthesis and characterization of materials covering the range from the atomic scale in the cleanroom and materials labs to fabrication of components and devices.

You can read more about AAU Materials and Production at: Department of Materials and Production - Aalborg University.  

How to apply  
Your application must include the following: 

• Application, stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position 
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) 
• Diplomas (master's degree diploma and PhD diploma) 
• List of publications, with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. You may attach a maximum of five publications.
• Documentation of teaching qualifications. Depending on which faculty you are applying for employment, please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, The Faculty of Engineering and Science and The Faculty of Medicine.  If this is not enclosed, the applicant must enclose the reasons for this .
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations etc. 
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position 
• References/recommendations 

You can read more about the requirements for your application here.    

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
Professor, Section Head, John Rasmussen, jr@mp.aau.dk, tel. +45 9940 9307

Further information 
Read more about our recruitment process here   

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.  

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.

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) (only in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (only in Danish). 

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.