Associate Professor in translational optical blood flow imaging and microvascular dynamics Full-time

Associate Professor in Translational Optical Blood Flow Imaging and Microvascular Dynamics

The Centre of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience (CFIN) at the Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aarhus University invites applications for a position as Associate Professor in the field of microvascular dynamics research and translational non-invasive optical blood flow imaging as per 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is an 18 months fixed-term full-time position.

As an Associate Professor at the Department of Clinical Medicine, you will be part of what is probably the largest health science research department in Denmark. Our clinical research covers all the medical specialities and takes place in close collaboration with the university hospital and the regional hospitals in the Central Denmark Region. We have approx. 30,000 square metres of modern research facilities for experimental surgery and medicine, animal facilities and also advanced scanners at our disposal. The department has overall responsibility for the Master's degree programs in medicine and in molecular medicine. At the department we are approx. 670 academic employees, 500 PhD students and 160 technical/administrative employees who are cooperating across disciplines. As an Associate Professor, you will be working at Aarhus University Hospital or another hospital in the Central Denmark Region.

Your job responsibilities will include:

• Developing Dynamic Light Scattering techniques for imaging of brain and systemic perfusion and oxygenation, including Laser Speckle Contrast Imaging, Dynamic Light Scattering Imaging and Hyperspectral Imaging.
• Leading research projects aimed to characterize microvascular abnormalities in dementia and associated risk factors in relevant animal models and in patients.
• Establishing translational approaches for neurovascular research with non-invasive optical imaging.
• Research of high international quality, including publication in top international journals and communicating your research in national and international academic networks.
• Teaching and supervision of Bachelor's and Master's degree students and contribution to the development of new teaching activities.
• To contribute to the funding with the help of external research funding.
• Supervision of PhD students and contributing to the development of the faculty's PhD courses.
• Involvement in assessment and committee work at Aarhus University.
• Dissemination of your research to the outside world.

Your competences should include:

• Established yourself as a prominent researcher within non-invasive optical blood flow imaging and microvascular research, and you possess documented solid research and teaching qualifications at a high international level.
• Broad international cooperative partnerships and experience of research partnerships with private and public-sector stakeholders, and you have experience as a skilled group leader.
• Attracting significant research funding from national and international funding bodies.
• Stay or employment at least one internationally recognised research institution.
• World-leading expertise in developing and applying dynamic light scattering imaging techniques: a deep understanding of light scattering and speckle theory, engineering and data science skills, and vast experience in applying those techniques to study microvasculature (brain perfusion in particular).
• Dedicated and a skilled communicator. You are able to build relationships based on trust with students, colleagues and partners.
• Fluent in oral and written English. International applicants are expected to learn Danish, and Aarhus University arranges Danish teaching.

Questions about the position can be directed to Leif Østergaard at phone: +45 7846 4091.

Your place of work will be CFIN, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University and Aarhus University Hospital, Universitetsbyen 3, Building 1710 8000 Aarhus C.

Application must include the following:

• Motivated application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Diploma
• Template for applicant – associate professor
• A list of publications
• A teaching portfolio
• The five publications stated as the most important in the 'Template for applicant – associate professor' must be submitted
• Research plan, which is part of the 'Template to applicant – associate professor' can be uploaded separately (optional)
• Coauthor statement(s) can be uploaded (optional)
• References/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the e-recruitment system (optional)

Aarhus University's ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.