Assistant Professor in Geodetic Engineering and Surveying

at  Aalborg Universitet

At the Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Department of Sustainability and Planning, a position as Assistant Professor in Geodetic Engineering and Surveying is open for appointment from 1 January 2025 or soon hereafter. The position is for 3 years and will be based in the Copenhagen campus of Aalborg University. The field of the Department of Sustainability and Planning includes development and planning in a broad sense, and thereby it ranges from technical subjects such as geodesy, surveying and geoinformatics, to the social science aspects of development like environmental management, physical planning, sector planning, and land management. At the department, we have about 250 employees situated at the Aalborg and Copenhagen campus. The department provides excellent research and teaching in the field of planning, technology and society to create a more sustainable future. We are interdisciplinary in the technical, natural and social science disciplines and present a unique combination of social and technological understanding where digital and technological solutions merge with the needs of society. Our research creates the foundation for educating the young people of tomorrow, and as part of Aalborg University, the department rests on a socially engaging and problem-oriented approach. It is also at Department of Planning that the UNESCO Centre for Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is at home. We create educations that are aimed at the job market and a society with increasing focus on technology, digitization, sustainability and partnerships for a sustainable transition.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Appointment as an Assistant Professor presupposes scientific qualifications at PhD–level or similar scientific qualifications. The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall assessment.
Appointment as an Assistant Professor cannot exceed a period of four years in total in a temporary position(appointment at Assistant Professor level cannot exceed a period of eight years in total in Denmark).

The application must contain the following:

• A statement outlining your reasons for applying, and intentions and visions with, the position.
• Your curriculum vitae, including personal data, educational background, scientific qualifications, dissemination skills, participation in committees and boards, and additional qualifications relevant for the position.
• Copies of relevant diplomas(Master of Science and PhD). On request you could be asked for an official English translation.
• A complete list of publications.
• Publications you wish to be considered by the assessment committee. You may attach up to 5 publications.
• A specification of your teaching qualifications relative to the teaching portfolio. If this is not enclosed you must include an explanation for its absence.
• References/recommendations.

Shortlisting will be applied. After the review of any objections regarding the assessment committee, the head of department, with assistance from the chair of the assessment committee, selects the candidates to be assessed. All applicants will be informed as to whether they will advance to assessment or not.
The applications are only to be submitted online by using the"Apply online” button below.
AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.
For further information concerning the application procedure please contact Helle Manøe by mailest-st-hr@adm.aau.dk.
Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force, teaching portfolio and procedures can be seenhere.

Please refer the Job description for details