Full Professor or Associate Professor of Innovation in Dentistry Full-time NEW

Full Professor Or Associate Professor Of Innovation In Dentistry

The Department of Dentistry and Oral Health at Faculty of Health Sciences at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as Full Professor or Associate Professor per 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a full-time position.

The primary focus for the position is research-based innovation for example within technology, digital dentistry, clinical care/integrated pathways, patient-centered care, public health dentistry, dental materials/biomaterials, etcetera. We are looking for scientists with a research background in dentistry or related fields, who sees opportunities in collaboration with the strong existing research groups at Aarhus University, Aarhus University Hospital and leading international institutions across sectors.

As full Professor or Associate Professor, you will be employed at an internationally recognised department, where we conduct research on oral health and disease in the teeth, mouth and jaws. We offer an inspiring international research environment with specialised research laboratories, modern clinical facilities and advanced digital equipment throughout the department. Our degree programmes cover the orofacial team for societal healthcare services, divided into three professions: dentist, dental hygienist, and clinical dental technician. We create synergy between our degree programmes and educate students in prevention and treatment of disease and health promotion among the population. The Department has around 300 staff and 700 students. Our research and educational activities focus on orofacial health as an integral part of general health. Collaboration is central to our work and reflects our values of respect, trust, recognition, and professionalism.

As full Professor or Associate Professor you will strengthen the department's research, innovation and research-based teaching and contribute to the academic development at Aarhus University and to the university's profile both nationally and internationally.

As full Professor or Associate Professor you will contribute to the Faculty of Health Sciences' strategic priorities within innovation and collaboration by supporting valorisation and commercialisation of research, building innovation capacity and developing collaboration with external parties. You will be part of an innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem at Aarhus University. Aarhus University is currently strengthening its strategic efforts within innovation and entrepreneurship with the ambition of creating concrete societal solutions, spinouts and collaborations with established companies. This effort is a direct extension of Aarhus University´s Strategy 2030, in which research-based innovation and entrepreneurship constitute a central strategic focus area. With the aim of expanding Aarhus University´s capacity to link research and innovation, the university leadership has decided to create a number of new research and innovation positions across the university. The newly created positions are intended to help integrate an innovation mindset into the university´s research and education culture, while at the same time producing concrete, visible impact and societal benefit.

You are expected to conduct original research and demonstrate experience at the highest international level. In addition, candidates should have experience with valorisation and/or commercialisation of research and technology including protection of intellectual property rights.

An attractive start package can be negotiated.

You will report to the Head of Department, Siri Beier Jensen.

You are ready to take co-responsibility for and contribute to the department's innovation, research and education at the highest international level. You naturally involve yourself in interdisciplinary collaboration at departmental, faculty and university level as well as nationally and internationally. As a leader, you inspire others and build strong relationships with students, colleagues and partners.

As a person, you have good interpersonal skills, are inclusive and team-oriented and able to contribute to a good working environment. We expect you to be fluent in oral and written English. International applicants are expected to learn Danish within 4 years. Aarhus University offers Danish classes for international staff.

If you apply for a position within a clinically related scientific area and your educational background is in dentistry, then you are expected to obtain Danish authorisation and permission to work independently as a dentist within 4 years of employment. For further information regarding this process, please see: Danish Patient Safety Authority.

In the assessment of the candidates, the following criteria are considered essential:

• the ability to promote and utilise research results
• experience with innovation activities
• the ability to contribute to the development of internal and external cooperation
• track record in attracting funding
• visions within the research and innovation area
• track record for valorisation and/ or commercialisation of research results, including protection of intellectual property

The following criteria are considered desirable:

• track record for fostering collaboration with industry
• experience with business development
• experience and insight into the life science industry

In order to be assessed as qualified for a Professor position, you must meet these academic criteria.

In order to be assessed as qualified for an Associate Professor position, you must meet these academic criteria.

If you wish to apply for both positions, please submit two separate applications.

Shortlisting will be used.

Your place of work will be the Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Vennelyst Boulevard 9, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.

We expect to conduct interviews in November, 2026.