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The Department of Dentistry and Oral Health at Faculty of Health Sciences at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as Full Professor or Associate Professor per 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a full-time position.

The primary focus for the position is research-based innovation for example within technology, digital dentistry, clinical care/integrated pathways, patient-centered care, public health dentistry, dental materials/biomaterials, etcetera. We are looking for scientists with a research background in dentistry or related fields, who sees opportunities in collaboration with the strong existing research groups at Aarhus University, Aarhus University Hospital and leading international institutions across sectors.

About the Department 

As full Professor or Associate Professor, you will be employed at an internationally recognised department, where we conduct research on oral health and disease in the teeth, mouth and jaws. We offer an inspiring international research environment with specialised research laboratories, modern clinical facilities and advanced digital equipment throughout the department. Our degree programmes cover the orofacial team for societal healthcare services, divided into three professions: dentist, dental hygienist, and clinical dental technician. We create synergy between our degree programmes and educate students in prevention and treatment of disease and health promotion among the population. The Department has around 300 staff and 700 students. Our research and educational activities focus on orofacial health as an integral part of general health. Collaboration is central to our work and reflects our values of respect, trust, recognition, and professionalism. Learn more about the Department here and the Faculty of Health here.

Your job responsibilities

As full Professor or Associate Professor you will strengthen the department’s research, innovation and research-based teaching and contribute to the academic development at Aarhus University and to the university’s profile both nationally and internationally.

As full Professor or Associate Professor you will contribute to the Faculty of Health Sciences’ strategic priorities within innovation and collaboration by supporting valorisation and commercialisation of research, building innovation capacity and developing collaboration with external parties. You will be part of an innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem at Aarhus University. Aarhus University is currently strengthening its strategic efforts within innovation and entrepreneurship with the ambition of creating concrete societal solutions, spinouts and collaborations with established companies. This effort is a direct extension of Aarhus University´s Strategy 2030, in which research-based innovation and entrepreneurship constitute a central strategic focus area. With the aim of expanding Aarhus University´s capacity to link research and innovation, the university leadership has decided to create a number of new research and innovation positions across the university. The newly created positions are intended to help integrate an innovation mindset into the university´s research and education culture, while at the same time producing concrete, visible impact and societal benefit.

You are expected to conduct original research and demonstrate experience at the highest international level. In addition, candidates should have experience with valorisation and/or commercialisation of research and technology including protection of intellectual property rights.

An attractive start package can be negotiated.

You will report to the Head of Department, Siri Beier Jensen.

Your competences

You are ready to take co-responsibility for and contribute to the department's innovation, research and education at the highest international level. You naturally involve yourself in interdisciplinary collaboration at departmental, faculty and university level as well as nationally and internationally. As a leader, you inspire others and build strong relationships with students, colleagues and partners.

As a person, you have good interpersonal skills, are inclusive and team-oriented and able to contribute to a good working environment.


We expect you to be fluent in oral and written English. International applicants are expected to learn Danish within 4 years. Aarhus University offers Danish classes for international staff.

If you apply for a position within a clinically related scientific area and your educational background is in dentistry, then you are expected to obtain Danish authorisation and permission to work independently as a dentist within 4 years of employment. For further information regarding this process, please see: Danish Patient Safety Authority.

In the assessment of the candidates, the following criteria are considered essential:

• the ability to promote and utilise research results
• experience with innovation activities
• the ability to contribute to the development of internal and external cooperation
• track record in attracting funding
• visions within the research and innovation area
• track record for valorisation and/ or commercialisation of research results, including protection of intellectual property

The following criteria are considered desirable:

• track record for fostering collaboration with industry
• experience with business development
• experience and insight into the life science industry

In order to be assessed as qualified for a Professor position, you must meet these academic criteria.

In order to be assessed as qualified for an Associate Professor position, you must meet these academic criteria.

If you wish to apply for both positions, please submit two separate applications.

Shortlisting will be used.

Questions about the position

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Head of Department Siri Beier Jensen tel.: (+45) 9350 8525.

Your place of work will be the Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Vennelyst Boulevard 9, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.

We expect to conduct interviews in November, 2026.

Terms of employment - professor 

• In making the appointment, emphasis will be placed on a high degree of original production at an international level and experience from teaching at different levels as well as contributions to the development of teaching activities and teaching material, hereby documenting that the applicant has developed the academic discipline from a research and teaching perspective. 
• Moreover, there will be an assessment of the applicant’s ability to perform research and teaching management tasks. 
• The yearly base salary for a fulltime professor is DKK 866.461,38 (including a position related supplement, a pre-agreed professor supplement and pension (18.07%)). Additional supplement(s) can be negotiated dependent on experience, special qualifications and performance of special functions. Professors have the authority to negotiate pay on their own behalf. 

Terms of employment – associate professor 

• Appointment as an associate professor requires research and teaching qualifications at the level that can be achieved through the satisfactory completion of a period of appointment as an assistant professor, but may also be obtained in other ways. 
• The applicant is required to have completed a university pedagogical programme or an equivalent programme. 
• The yearly base salary for a fulltime associate professor is DKK 706.233,06 (including a position related supplement, a pre-agreed associate professor supplememt and pension (18.07%)). Additional supplement(s) can be negotiated dependent on experience, special qualifications and performance of special functions. Authorisation supplement(s) will be granted, if relevant for the position. Your local eligible trade union representative at Aarhus University negotiates your salary on your behalf.
• Other terms of employment 
• Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities. 
• The appointment is in accordance with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (Akademikerne). 
• Remuneration is in accordance with the above, and the Salary agreement catalogue for staff at Health. 
• Researchers recruited from abroad are offered a special researcher tax scheme with a lower tax rate. 
• Travel and moving expenses may be covered according to the employee in question and, to a limited extent, the accompanying family. 
• Further information on qualification requirements and job description can be found in the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. 

Application - professor 

Your application must include the following: 

• Motivated application 
• Curriculum Vitae 
• Diploma 
• Template for applicant - professor 
• A list of publications 
• A teaching portfolio. We refer to Guideline on the use of teaching portfolios 
• The ten publications stated as the most important in the 'Template for applicant - professor' must be submitted 
• Research plan, which is part of the 'Template to applicant - professor' can be uploaded separately (optional) 
• Coauthor statement(s) can be uploaded(optional) 
• References/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the e-recruitment system(optional) 

Application – associate professor 

Your application must include the following: 

• Motivated application 
• Curriculum Vitae 
• Diploma 
• Template for applicant - associate professor 
• A list of publications 
• A teaching portfolio. We refer to Guideline on the use of teaching portfolios 
• The five publications stated as the most important in the 'Template for applicant - associate professor' must be submitted 
• Research plan, which is part of the 'Template to applicant - associate professor'can be uploaded separately (optional) 
• Coauthor statement(s) can be uploaded(optional) 
• References/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the e-recruitment system(optional) 

We refer to the faculty’s Guidelines for applicants. 

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. 

International applicant? 

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including assistance with relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about the International Staff Office and the range of services here. 
 
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.