Tenure Track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Materials Science and Engineering
Join Aarhus University as a tenure-track assistant or associate professor to shape the future of materials engineering and advanced manufacturing.
Best for:Best for materials scientists and mechanical engineers with a strong publication record and a passion for teaching and interdisciplinary research.
Overview
The Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering at Aarhus University invites applications for two academic positions at the rank of Tenure Track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Materials Science and Engineering. The successful candidates will drive impactful research, develop curricula, and teach across undergraduate and graduate levels within fields such as additive manufacturing, advanced materials, and surface engineering. This role offers an engaging interdisciplinary environment with strong ties to industry partners and robust career development support through the university's tenure-track programme. Appointees are expected to contribute to both fundamental scientific understanding and applied industrial solutions.
What you'll do
- Teach, develop, and coordinate courses in materials science, additive manufacturing, and manufacturing processes from undergraduate to PhD levels.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the materials and manufacturing science curriculum.
- Supervise bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students.
- Secure external research funding and lead independent scientific investigations.
- Engage in knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration with international academic and industrial partners.
- Participate in departmental governance, academic service, and university committees.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, materials-focused chemical engineering, applied physics, or a closely related field
Language: English; professional proficiency required for teaching and research
Instruction: English
Publications: A strong publication record in leading international journals appropriate for the applicant's career stage
- Substantial research experience in materials science and engineering with peer-reviewed publications matching career stage
- Familiarity with experimental, computational, or theoretical research methodologies in materials engineering
- Demonstrated interest in interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering disciplines and with industrial partners
- For associate professor applicants: documented record of self-directed research leadership and external funding acquisition
- Open to qualified international and domestic applicants holding a relevant doctorate
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-08
Prepare all required application documents in English, including a curriculum vitae, degree certificates, publication list, and teaching portfolio. Submit the complete application through Aarhus University's online recruitment system before the deadline.
- CV
- Degree certificates
- Complete list of publications
- Statement of future research plans
- Teaching portfolio
- Verified information on previous teaching experience
Contact
Ramin Aghababaei· Head of Section of Manufacturing and Mechatronics
+45 9350 8956
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