The Department of Biology at Aarhus University (AU), Denmark, invites applications for a tenure track full time position as assistant professor in the field of Comparative Animal Physiology. The tenure track assistant professorship leads to a tenured full time position as associate professor after 4-6 years, pending positive external evaluation. The position is to be filled by January 1st, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter, pending negotiation. Applications are accepted until September 15th, 2025.
The applicant must have earned a PhD degree in a relevant field, demonstrated ability to conduct research at the highest international level and to be successful in attracting external funding.
As an assistant professor in a tenure track position, you are expected to develop an independent and competitive research program, to contribute to teaching and supervision at all levels of education, and to collaborate broadly with the existing scientific staff. You will be offered local mentoring during the tenure track period.
You will be affiliated with the Section of Zoophysiology at the Department, with research strengths in sensory physiology, cardio-respiratory and metabolic physiology, as well as thermal physiology. As a researcher at the Department of Biology, AU, you will be part of a vibrant, collaborative and international research environment, with access to advanced instruments and core facilities at AU, including a modern animal housing facility. We aim to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for students and employees, recognizing equality and diversity as fundamental assets.
While English is the primary working language, the successful appointed candidate will be expected to communicate and teach in Danish within four years of joining. The acquisition of sufficient Danish skills is a condition for permanent employment. Aarhus University is committed to fostering an inclusinve and diverse research environment and therefore strongly encourages applicants from individuals of all backgrounds across gender, race, ethnicity, culture and sexual orientation.
The position
The applicant must have earned a PhD degree in a relevant field, demonstrated ability to conduct research at the highest international level and to be successful in attracting external funding.
As an assistant professor in a tenure track position, you are expected to develop an independent and competitive research program, to contribute to teaching and supervision at all levels of education, and to collaborate broadly with the existing scientific staff. You will be offered local mentoring during the tenure track period.
You will be affiliated with the Section of Zoophysiology at the Department, with research strengths in sensory physiology, cardio-respiratory and metabolic physiology, as well as thermal physiology. As a researcher at the Department of Biology, AU, you will be part of a vibrant, collaborative and international research environment, with access to advanced instruments and core facilities at AU, including a modern animal housing facility. We aim to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for students and employees, recognizing equality and diversity as fundamental assets.
Job description
- Establish and lead an independent research team
- Actively foster a collaborative, engaging, and collegial environment within the section and the department.
- Define, conduct and deliver externally funded and competitive research programs at the highest international level
- Engage in national and international research collaborations
- Develop courses and undertake teaching for students at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels
- Contribute to the supervision of undergraduate and graduate students at the Department
- Contribute to public dissemination of research
- Participate in academic community services and departmental committees
While English is the primary working language, the successful appointed candidate will be expected to communicate and teach in Danish within four years of joining. The acquisition of sufficient Danish skills is a condition for permanent employment. Aarhus University is committed to fostering an inclusinve and diverse research environment and therefore strongly encourages applicants from individuals of all backgrounds across gender, race, ethnicity, culture and sexual orientation.
About the Department of Biology
Working place
Further information
Natural Sciences Tenure Track
The aim of the Natural Sciences Tenure Track Programme is to:
- attract outstanding talented individuals that are competitive at an international level
- to promote the early development of independent research success early in the career of scientists
- to create transparency in the academic career path
- access to research infrastructure
- capability development, including postgraduate teacher training
- a mentoring programme
- support to develop scientific networks and to secure interdisciplinary research at the highest level
Please refer to the tenure track guidelines for the tenure review criteria and for the tenure review process.
Application procedure
Letter of reference
If you wish to add a referee after you have submitted your application, you must send this person’s details (name, job title, place of work, and email address) as well as the name of the position you have applied for to: [email protected]
Formalities and salary range
The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans, including funding strategy, and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.
Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.
At the Faculty of Natural Science at Aarhus University, we strive to support our scientific staff in their career development. We focus on competency development and career clarification and want to make your opportunities transparent. On our website, you can find information on all types of scientific positions, as well as the entry criteria we use when assessing candidates. You can also read more about how we can assist you in your career planning and development.
Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.
Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
Report job
