Associate Professor in Nutrition and Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Aalborg University – Denmark

Summary

Aalborg University is accepting applications for a full-time Associate Professor position in Nutrition and Inflammatory Bowel Disease within the Department of Clinical Medicine (PREDICT), located at the Copenhagen South Harbour campus. The appointment runs from March 1, 2027, until February 28, 2031. The role focuses on performing forefront research regarding nutritional aspects of inflammatory bowel disease, including nutritional epidemiology, molecular approaches, and clinical intervention studies. Candidates must possess research and teaching qualifications comparable to those attained after an assistant professorship, backed by documented international-standard research. Applications must be submitted online by October 22, 2026.

Key Facts

Department	Department of Clinical Medicine (National Center of Excellence for Molecular Prediction of Inflammatory Bowel Disease – PREDICT)
Position Type	Associate Professor
Discipline	Medical Sciences / Clinical Medicine
Research Area	Nutrition and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Degree Required	PhD degree
Experience	Qualifications equivalent to satisfactory completion of an assistant professorship and documented international-standard research.
Salary	In accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement).
Funding	AC collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state.
Contract Duration	4 years (March 1, 2027 to February 28, 2031)
Language	English and Danish
Deadline	2026-10-22
Required Documents	Application stating reasons, qualifications, intentions, and visions, Curriculum Vitae (CV), Master's degree diploma and PhD diploma, List of publications (indicating up to 10 attached publications), Documentation of teaching qualifications, Dissemination qualifications, Additional qualifications, References/recommendations
Employer Address	Aalborg University Copenhagen Campus, Copenhagen South Harbour, Denmark

About the Project

The research focuses on investigating how nutrition affects the development and disease course of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Areas of investigation encompass macro and micronutrients, processed foods, food additives, and dietary patterns, drawing upon biological samples, nutritional epidemiology resources, and clinical trial settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking primary responsibility for new research projects from planning, conduct, and writing scientific papers to obtaining funding
• Presenting research results at national and international academic meetings
• Training and supervising students
• Transitioning toward becoming an independent researcher
• Handling administrative tasks associated with daily center operations as part of the group leadership team

Required Skills

• Expertise in nutritional aspects of IBD, nutritional epidemiology, novel molecular approaches, and intervention studies
• Documented research at an international standard
• Pedagogical development skills and documented teaching qualifications
• Supervision experience

Who Should Apply

Qualified researchers holding research and teaching qualifications at the level of a completed assistant professorship, with a strong background in nutritional aspects of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (including epidemiology, molecular approaches, and intervention studies) and documented research of international standard.

Benefits

• Access to a well-funded research environment equipped with modern technologies and unique data
• Access to a world-leading network of international collaborators
• Danish language courses provided as part of employment

About the Employer

Aalborg University is an international workplace with over 3,700 staff members, operating campuses in Aalborg, Esbjerg, and Copenhagen. It focuses on real-world-oriented education and interdisciplinary collaboration across public and private sectors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the job located?

The position is based at Aalborg University Copenhagen Campus in Copenhagen South Harbour, Denmark.

What is the application deadline?

The deadline to submit applications is October 22, 2026.

What is the duration of the employment contract?

The contract is fixed-term from March 1, 2027, to February 28, 2031.

Is Danish language proficiency required prior to applying?

The university operates under a parallel language policy and offers Danish language courses to support international staff after employment begins.

How many publications can be attached to the application?

Applicants may attach a maximum of ten publications for assessment.