At the Department of Communication and Psychology, the Faculty of Humanities, Aalborg University, a position as Postdoc in clinical psychology will be open for appointment as of 1st of February 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter (dependent on sufficient funding). The Postdoc will be a part of the project “Best for Us”, a research project funded by Novo Nordisk.

The appointment will be a fixed term (2 years and 11 months), full-time position, which will include both research and teaching activities.

The position will primarily be attached to the section Psychology of Culture, Humanity and Education (Psyche), which: 

• Brings together diverse perspectives: humanistic, educational, socio-cultural, personality and existential psychology
• Has a strong emphasis on interdisciplinarity and theoretical and methodological rigor
• Approaches research as an integrated whole, where methods, theory, and empirical work mutually enrich each other
• Actively contributes to public debates and societal discussions.

In terms of research 
The position includes research within the project Best for Us (in Danish, Bedst for Os) https://bedstforos.dk/. Best for Us is a large research project aimed at investigating cross-sectoral collaboration concerning children and young people experiencing mental health challenges. 

For this position, the research tasks will focus on the role of municipalities, particularly the Educational Psychological Counseling Service (in Danish, Pædagogisk Psykologisk Rådgivning or PPR), in cross-sectoral collaboration with Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. The candidate will be expected to conduct research using registry data and perform impact evaluations of treatment programs. 

Strong quantitative research skills are essential, and experience working within municipalities and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry will be considered an advantage, as will familiarity with conducting questionnaire-based surveys.

In relation to research, applicants should document:

• Experience, skills and achievements that demonstrate the ability or potential to produce high quality research outputs and publish in international journals
• A personal research plan which is consistent with the Department of Communication and Psychology research strategy and demonstrates the potential to develop new research projects
• Experience, skills and achievements that demonstrate the ability or potential to develop external and/or international networks and collaborations
• Experience, skills and achievements that demonstrate the ability or potential to engage in activities with actors outside academia to enhance the impact of research.

In terms of teaching 

During the employment as a Post doc, the selected candidate will be expected to:

• Deliver high quality teaching, supervision, and associated examination, as required across the range of modules offered on the psychology programme.
• Undertake research and publish research output of an internationally recognized quality
• Engage in external research networks and collaborations
• Engage in knowledge collaboration within the portfolio of the position 
• Participate positively and constructively in the day-to-day activities of the Department of
• Communication and Psychology. 

In relation to teaching, applicants should document:

• Experience, skills and achievements that demonstrate the ability or potential to deliver high quality teaching, using a range of pedagogical approaches including problem-based learning, project supervision, group work, interactive seminars and lectures
• Ability to teach, supervise, and assess written and oral performances in Danish.
• Given the international elements in some of the Danish degree programmes, the successful applicant must be able to teach in English as well as Danish. International applicants are expected to learn Danish within a foreseeable timeframe. 
• Aalborg University works with a problem-based learning approach (PBL) and documented experience with this learning approach will be welcome but is not a prerequisite.

In relation to general competences, applicants should also:

• Document experience, skills or achievements which demonstrate the ability or potential to work collaboratively with colleagues, participate fully in the day-to-day activities of the Department and research group, and encourage foster a positive and collegial working environment
• Demonstrate great written and oral communication skills.

Who are we? 
The Department of Communication and Psychology is a part of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The department has campuses in both Aalborg and Copenhagen. Our department is dedicated to enhancing human and community participation in society through interdisciplinary research and education. We combine classical and modern humanistic disciplines and promote innovative thinking, and we are committed to contributing positively to society. As part of our large and diverse Department, you will work alongside over 150 scientific staff and more than 2,000 students. In addition, we have over 30 PhD students and an administration team of 35 staff members. Join us in making a positive impact on society! More information about the Department's research profile can be found here:
https://www.communication.aau.dk.

Qualification requirements 
Appointment as postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level. 

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. If you are applying for a position at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH), you must submit a co-author statement, see template for co-author statement 
• 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 or guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. 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 us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.     

 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). 

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