Assistant Professor in Tongue computer interfacing for computers and robotics

At the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Health Science and Technology, a position as Assistant Professor in Tongue computer interfacing for computers and roboticsis open for appointment from June 1st, or soon thereafter and will end on August 31st 2029.

At Department of Health Science and Technology we conduct research, teaching, and innovation within engineering, biomedicine, sports science, public health, neuroscience, psychology, and physiotherapy to develop sustainable technological solutions. Our mission is to contribute to increased quality of life for the benefit of the individual human being and society.

We take an active part in implementing the 2030 vision of the Faculty of Medicine: to become leading within digital health and well-known for doctors and engineers finding solutions together. Our mission is to drive positive societal impact through cutting-edge research and innovation with a strong focus on digital health. We are dedicated to addressing four grand challenges that shape our vision for a healthier and more sustainable future.

We offer bachelor’s and master’s degree programs within biomedical engineering, medicine, medicine with industrial specialization, biomedical engineering, sports science, public health, and clinical health and technology. Our graduates contribute to setting the agenda for future needs and solutions for increased public health and implementation of new health knowledge and technologies.

Currently, our department has approximately 230 employees, 70 Ph.D.-students enrolled in the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology, and 1,900 students in our bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Our facilities are equipped to support state of the art research and teaching.

You can read more about our department at our web page and at Aalborg University’s research portal.

A Master’s degree within Biomedical Engineering is required. Further, a Ph.D. within the field of Rehabilitation Robotics and Tongue Computer Interfacing is a requirement. Further, a current research focus on tongue computer interfaces is a requirement.

Moreover, it is a requirement that the candidate has experience with human experiments and with clinical studies involving paralyzed users, including users with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and users with spinal cord injury in relation to rehabilitation/assistive robotics and tongue computer interfaces.

The successful candidate will teach within MSc and BSc in Robotics and MSc and BSc in Biomedical Engineering, thus experience with teaching in such educations is a requirement.

The successful candidate will be part of the Neurorehabilitation Engineering and Robotics research

group: https://vbn.aau.dk/da/organisations/neurorehabilitation-robotics-and-engineering and the Center for Rehabilitation Robotics.

It is expected that the candidate will learn/master Danish at a level that makes it possible to communicate in Danish with patients participating in experiments within 2 years.

The following criteria will apply:
To achieve merit at assistant professor level, we expect that the candidate has qualifications corresponding to an acquired Ph.D. degree.We expect that the candidate:

• has published in peer-reviewed journals as the first author of the publication
• has experience with applying for external funding for projects, equipment, travel costs, etc., possibly as main applicant (PI) or co-applicant (co-PI). This will be an advantage
• is able to conduct teaching, exams, and quality assurance, either independently or under supervision of a senior colleague
• has experience with presentation of science, e.g., at conferences or in other relevant forums
• has experience with sharing knowledge through an open science practice. This will be an advantage
• can work both independently and contribute positively to the teamwork in a research group
• Is able to conduct teaching and supervision in English or Danish. If the primary language is not Danish, the candidate is expected to learn Danish within the first few years of the employment
• will be able to contribute to teaching within the department’s bachelor and master programs

The following material must be submitted with the application:

• A motivated text describing the reasons for applying for the position
• A curriculum vitae
• Copies of relevant diplomas (Master of Science and Ph.D.), pedagogical education, and continuing education (e.g., within research management). On request, you may be asked for an official English translation
• References/recommendations
• A presentation of your research area or interests and a description of your research plans for the position
• A complete list of publications must be attached and a description of the work that you find most relevant
• An overview of your teaching experiences and a description of your most relevant contributions: The Faculty of Engineering and Science and The Faculty of Medicine.
• An overview of your knowledge dissemination activities and a description of your most relevant contributions

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 employmentThe 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).

There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the position.

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