***Begin with a brief teaser that paints a picture of what makes this job attractive. Mention which faculty, department and PhD programme the position is at.***
The stipend is open for appointment from XXX or soon hereafter. The duration of the position is three years.

Your work tasks
  

Your competencies

Qualification requirements
PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Master's degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at ***CHOOSE AND DELETE THE REST***: the Doctoral School of Engineering and Science /// the Technical Doctoral School of IT and Design /// the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology /// the Doctoral School of Social Sciences and Humanities*** in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 1124 of September 19, 2025 on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed at regular points in time.

***SSH (delete if ENG/TECH/SUND)***: Please visit the website of the doctoral school for further information on admission requirements.

Who we are    

How to apply
Your application must include the following:

• Application, stating reasons for applying and qualifications in relation to the position
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Diplomas (bachelor and master's degree diploma)
• Project description ***For ENG, TECH, and SUND vacancies: If a project description is required, specify its content (e.g., state of the art, time schedule etc.) and length (e.g., 5 pages). Otherwise, please delete the bullet.***Applicants WHO are planning to complete a doctoral thesis in English and who do not have English as a first language or WHO have not completed an English language-based Master's programme (or an equivalent educational achievement in English) shall provide documentation that they have passed one of the following official tests with the respective minimum score: IELTS (band score): 7, TOEFL (paper-based): 600, TOEFL (internet-based): 100. The language test must be no more than five years old at the time of the application. 
• Other relevant documents

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.

***Describe when interviews are held, whether testing, case or similar is used.*** 

Further information  
Read more about our recruitment process here.

The assessment of candidates for the position will be carried out by qualified experts.
Shortlisting will be applied. This means that after the application deadline, the head of the department, with the assistance of the hiring committee, will select the applicants to be assessed. All applicants will be informed whether they have been shortlisted for assessment or not.

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.

***CHOOSE AND DELETE THE REST***:   

Read more about The Doctoral School of Engineering and Science

Read more about The Technical Doctoral School of IT and Design

Read more about The Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology

Read more about The Doctoral School of Social Sciences and Humanities

Salary and terms of employment
The 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).

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) (in Danish) 

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.

Ansættelsestype

Full time

Ref. nummer

2025/885

Ansøgningsfrist

01.02.2026