PROFESSOR IN SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

Jobbeskrivelse
At the Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology a position as Professor in ‘Sustainable Architecture and Digital Technologies’ is open for appointment from January 1st, 2026, or soon hereafter.

The Department of Architecture, Design, and Media Technology has as its goal the development of an innovative cluster of engineering-based environments for education and research which integrate creativity, engineering and technology within the disciplines of architecture, urban design, industrial design, digital design and interactive media. The department is a leading research and educational environment in Denmark that addresses the challenge of the interplay between creativity and technology, and develops new areas in research and education directed towards the end-user.

See more about the department here: About Create - Aalborg University.

With this professorship, Aalborg University wants to advance its position within sustainable architecture and data-driven approach to sustainability challenges.
The research field of architecture at Aalborg University is characterized by a diverse and interdisciplinary research environment that integrates and holistically addresses the interrelation of architecture and engineering with the overall purpose of strengthening the quality of the built environment along with the quality of human and non-human life. The interdisciplinary approach is fundamental to research, education, and practice, striving to fully integrate engineering and architectural methodologies.
To assist candidates establishing a research team at CREATE in sustainable architecture and digital technologies applicants, we offer a ‘start package’ allowing the applicant to hire two junior researchers for the first year and to support for applying for external funding for a continuation of these positions beyond the first year.
To see more, please visit: create-integrated-architecture; Brain, Body, Architecture Research (BBAR)

Your work tasks
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and computation have emerged as powerful digital technologies for creatively generating new design ideas and rapidly advancing formgiving methods within the architectural domain. These technologies enable quick design evaluations, informing design choices and decision-making process in building design. Simultaneously, the increased attention to green transitions and sustainability agendas shapes contemporary architectural debates, raising complex environmental and urgent ethical issues, as well as questioning the role and responsibility of future architects. We are seeking a candidate engaged in cutting-edge research within one or more of these areas. We are looking for a candidate capable of challenging the boundaries of current design practices and with the skillset to help grow and develop our interdisciplinary architectural research environment. We are looking for a colleague interested in exploring the accelerating influence of digital technologies, including AI, on the green transition of the built environment, with a focus on applied and/or speculative approaches. The candidate must explore novel methods for integrating knowledge across architecture and engineering, and engage cultural, social, and aesthetic aspects of architecture, as well as intersections with climate change and planetary boundaries.
The applicant is an experienced researcher with a strong academic background in architecture, who has published within the field of architecture, focusing on digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, computation, and machine learning and their application in architectural design processes. Additionally, we also value a candidate able to address historical, philosophical, and theoretical questions related to these digital technologies, architecture, and sustainability challenges. Research themes could include, but are not limited to, any of the following: ecology, sustainability, circular design, sustainable architecture, digital-driven design, generative design, building performance optimization, digital design methods (e.g., predictive modeling, multi-agent systems and algorithmic techniques for architectural design), digital design epistemologies and studies on architecture, computation, and artificial intelligence.
The applicant must have a strong theoretical and methodological foundation within architecture and have relevant experience within the field of digital technologies. Emphasis is on a profile with a holistic and integrated multidisciplinary approach to architecture, including being able to use research-based knowledge in teaching, research and knowledge dissemination. Further, it is expected that the applicant holds a PhD degree, is part of international research networks and demonstrate experience with PhD supervision, academic writing, fundraising and managing research projects.

The applicant will be part of an ambitious research and teaching environment, and it is expected that the candidate will be a leading figure in the further development of the section of Architecture and Urban Design - and in particular in the continuous building up of the architecture research field at the department. Thus, we expect that the applicant will actively participate in the daily life at the department and actively contribute to the knowledge production through publications, externally funded research projects, networking etc. Finally, the position will contain teaching obligations to teach in programs related to the architecture study program.

Your Competencies
The successful applicant can demonstrate a documented high level of original scientific production at an international level, including proven further development of the research area in question. An assessment of the candidate’s undertaking of research management and/or other possible management functions will also be taken into account. In addition, the applicant is expected to have the qualifications required for undertaking teaching responsibilities. Special contributions to and development of educational and teaching related areas will be considered in the overall assessment.
The application must contain the following:

• A motivated text wherein the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position are stated.
  • A current curriculum vitae.
  • Copies of relevant diplomas (Master of Science and PhD). On request you could be asked for an official English translation.
  • Scientific qualifications. A complete list of publications must be attached with an indication of the works the applicant wishes to be considered. You may attach up to 10 publications.
  • Teaching qualifications described in the teaching portfolio. If this is not enclosed the applicant must include an explanation for its absence.
  • Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organizations and the like.
  • Additional qualifications in relation to the position.
  • References/recommendations.
  • Personal data.
  The applications are only to be submitted online by using the "Apply online" button below.

Contacts

• Lone Malmborg: 99409929,
• HR Central : 99403031,

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.

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).

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).

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.

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.

Further information
Read more about our recruitment process here

The interviews will be held on 10th and 11th of November 2025.

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.

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.

The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University's website.

You can read more about the requirements for your application here.

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

Danish Language Expectations
At Aalborg University Danish and English is used as equal languages, and thus, Danish language skills are not required at the time of appointment. However, as a professor, you are expected to teach, supervise, and/or assess in Danish within 2–5 years of your start date. Aalborg University supports this through free, targeted Danish courses—typically offered on campus and during working hours.

Working in Denmark
Denmark has a well-developed educational system, universal healthcare, a rich cultural life, excellent childcare, and infrastructure, and one of the highest standards of living in the world. Aalborg is a booming city converted from former shipyard and factory production to a regional knowledge- and culture hub. Sitting on ‘top of Denmark’ the beautiful, maritime coastal villages and beaches on both the east and west coast of the peninsula of Jutland are all within commuting or daytrip distance.

Working at Aalborg University
Located on the harbor front in central Aalborg, the Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology is situated few minutes away from the medieval city center with cultural and architectural heritage environments. Next door to concert venues and museums (the last building to be drawn by legendary Danish architect, Jørn Utzon) are cafés and entertainment districts. ‘CREATE’ (the local name for the University’s down-town campus) sits just at the center of the action. However, the beautiful fjord is on the key side and the attractive, green landscapes of the countryside are few minutes away. The airport, with direct connections to Amsterdam and beyond, and the train station are also within very short distances of the city center campus.

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

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

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.

An assessment committee will assess all candidates.

Ansøgningsfrist
01-10-2025

Ref. nummer
2025/269

Afdeling
Institut for Arkitektur og Medieteknologi