Professor in Carbon Management and Negative Emission Technologies

Jobbeskrivelse
At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, AAU Energy, a full-time position as Professor in Carbon Management and Negative Emission Technologies, is available for appointment from 1st October 2025, or soon hereafter.

Aalborg University contributes to the knowledge building of the global society as well as the development of prosperity, welfare and culture of Danish society. This is accomplished through research, research-based education, public sector services and knowledge collaboration. AAU educates students for the future and activities are based on a dynamic and transformative collaboration with the surrounding community.

AAU Energy is a dynamic engineering research department in continuous growth and inspiring surroundings. AAU Energy has a very international environment and covers all areas of clean and sustainable energy systems of the future within electrical, thermal and mechatronic energy technology. AAU Energy has campuses in both Aalborg and Esbjerg, this position is in Aalborg.

The mission is to be world leading in both research and research-based education of the energy engineers of the future. AAU Energy has approx. 300 employees of many nationalities, of which 25 are administrative staff. In addition, AAU Energy constantly hosts guest researchers from around the world.

Research and teaching are in the absolute world elite in the field of energy, and we have extensive and leading workshop and laboratory facilities, where research and innovation are carried out in direct collaboration with industry to a great extent. The position is offered in relation to the establishment of a new research group and the Professor will be positioned to the section for “Thermal Engineering”.

We are seeking a highly qualified candidate for a professor position in the field of Carbon Management and Negative Emission Technologies. The ideal candidate has a strong fundamental and applied research background, demonstrated by significant contributions to high-impact publications, the ability to establish experimental research facilities and infrastructure, and leadership in research fields including carbon capture from point sources, including thermochemical conversion processes, direct air capture, and process integration analysis at energy system-level. The position is supported by a start-up grant to build a small research group and associated experimental facilities. However, it is expected that the applicant can secure significant external grants to secure the group's future growth and operation. Experience in securing substantial external research funding within the mentioned research fields and managing multidisciplinary teams is essential.

The position requires an internationally recognized researcher with experience with national and international research projects. The candidate is expected to establish a new research group to carry out groundbreaking research in the development of next-generation engineered carbon dioxide removal technologies. Aligned with the AAU Energy spirit, the new research group should with time cover research facilities covering lab-scale and pilot-scale facilities.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of excellence in teaching and supervision at the undergraduate, graduate, and PhD levels. Experience in curriculum development, and innovative teaching methodologies, is highly valued. Recognition through teaching awards and strong student evaluations will be considered an asset.
Applicants should demonstrate strong leadership skills, the ability to foster a dynamic and inclusive research environment, and a commitment to advancing sustainable carbon-based solutions through research, education, and public engagement.

You may obtain further professional information from Professor Birgitte Bak-Jensen, +45 9940 9275,

Read more about AAU at www.aau.dk Read more about the AAU Energy at www.energy.aau.dk

Qualification requirements
Applicants must be able to document a high degree of original academic production at an international level and experience from teaching at different levels. Including tests/exams, course/study programme management as well as contributions to the development of teaching activities and teaching material.

Emphasis is placed on the extent, to which the applicant, has developed the academic discipline from a research and teaching perspective.

Emphasis may moreover be placed on the applicant’s ability to carry out and develop research-based public-sector consultancy. Also, emphasis will be placed on an assessment of the applicant’s ability to perform research and teaching management tasks and possibly fulfil other functions, for example in relation to the university’s external cooperation.

Emphasis will also be placed on the applicant's ability to undertake pedagogical supervision, supervision and academic assessment work.

How to apply
Your application must include the following:

• Application, stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Diplomas (master's degree diploma and PhD diploma)
• List of publications, with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. You may attach a maximum of ten publications. If you are applying for a position at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH), you must submit a co-author statement, see template for co-author statement
• Documentation of teaching qualifications. Depending on which faculty you are applying for employment, please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, The Faculty of Engineering and Science and The Faculty of Medicine or guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. If this is not enclosed, the applicant must enclose the reasons for this .
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations etc.
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position
• References/recommendations

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.
For professional information, please contact Professor Birgitte Bak-Jensen, +45 9940 9275, . Other questions, please contact HR AAU Energy: .

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 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) 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).

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.

Contacts

• Birgitte Bak-Jensen:
• HR AAU Energy:

Ansøgningsfrist
20-07-2025

Ref. nummer
2025/256

Afdeling
Department of Energy