Tenure-Track Assistant Professor / Associate Professor in Bioinformatics and/or Computational Biology
Location: Aarhus, Denmark
Organization: Aarhus University, Section for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BiRC), Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics (MBG)
Contract Type: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (starting September 1, 2026)
Main Description:
BiRC seeks a highly motivated researcher in bioinformatics and/or computational biology to complement and expand current research portfolio and teaching activities. The position welcomes applicants within all areas of bioinformatics and computational biology with a strong focus on development of computational and statistical methods, particularly within machine learning and artificial intelligence.
As an assistant professor in a tenure track position, you are expected to develop an independent and competitive research program, and you will be offered local mentoring during the tenure track period. Start-up funds to establish a competitive research program are negotiable. In case of more senior applicants, a position as associate professor will be considered.
As a researcher at MBG, you will be part of a vibrant, collaborative and international research environment. Internal communication and teaching are primarily conducted in English and international candidates are therefore not required to learn Danish.
BiRC is an interdisciplinary research centre that employs about 40 researchers and PhD students as an independent section of the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics. The research at BiRC spans major areas of bioinformatics, and BiRC is involved in teaching and supervision of students on all levels from BSc to PhD. In particular, BiRC is responsible for the Master's program in Bioinformatics.
Requirements:
- PhD degree
- Demonstrated excellence in research and scholarship within bioinformatics and/or computational biology
- Strong focus on development of computational and statistical methods, particularly within machine learning and artificial intelligence
Expected responsibilities:
- Establish and lead own research team
- Define, conduct and deliver a competitive and innovative research programme at the highest international level
- Engage in collaborations with other researchers at the department
- Support translational and applied research in future applications, if relevant
- Manage, develop and undertake teaching in courses for students in Bioinformatics at the Master and PhD levels with a focus on computational and statistical subjects such as programming, algorithms, machine learning, and artificial intelligence
- Define and supervise projects for Master and PhD students
- Attract external funding from national and international funding bodies
- Show leadership by actively engaging in the administration and strategic development of the Department
- Mentor junior researchers with respect to applications for external funding and career development
- Disseminate research to the outside world and engage in research partnerships when relevant
Benefits/Conditions:
- Start-up funds to establish a competitive research program (negotiable)
- Local mentoring during the tenure track period
- Well-developed research infrastructure, including access to computational infrastructure
- Exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators
- Workplace characterized by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance
- Scientific and administrative support in relocation and onboarding for international applicants
- Aarhus University offers relocation service and career counselling to expat partners
- English is spoken with high proficiency by most Danes
- BiRC and MBG aim to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all, and view equality and diversity as assets
- Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations
How to Apply:
Application deadline: April 7, 2026
The application must be in English and include:
- A curriculum vitae
- A degree certificate
- A complete list of publications
- Information about current research activities and a statement of future research plans
- A teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching
- A description of any participation in committees and administrative forums
- A minimum of three references: name and contact information
Application procedure: Shortlisting is used. After the deadline, the head of department selects candidates to be evaluated with assistance from the assessment committee. All applicants will be notified within 6 weeks whether applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation.
Letter of reference: If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee's contact information when you submit your application. If you wish to add a referee after submission, send details to: HR.Nattech@au.dk
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University's recruitment system: https://nat.au.dk/en/about-the-faculty/vacant-positions-and-career/job/tenure-track-assistant-professor-associate-professor-in-bioinformatics-and-or-computational-biology-at-aarhus-university-denmark
For more information, contact:
Head of Department (MBG) Claus Oxvig
Phone: +45 30362460
Email: co@mbg.au.dk
Head of Section for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BIRC) Christian Storm Pedersen
Phone: +45 27782810
Email: cstorm@birc.au.dk
More information:
- BiRC: https://birc.au.dk/
- MBG: https://mbg.au.dk/
- Faculty of Natural Sciences: https://nat.au.dk/
- Aarhus University: https://www.au.dk/
