Professor in Clinical Medical Physics and Radiotherapy Part-time

Professor in Clinical Medical Physics and Radiotherapy

The Department of Clinical Medicine at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as Professor in the field of Clinical Medical Physics and Radiotherapy as per 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a 5 year 50% (18.5 hours per week).

As Professor of Clinical Medical Physics and Radiotherapy, you will have joint responsibility for the development of the research and teaching environment at Department of Oncology, and you will contribute to the implementation of the faculty's overall research strategy. You are expected to contribute – both independently and in collaboration with others – to the development of the department by leading research of high international quality and contributing to ensuring a high academic and didactic standard in teaching.

Your main tasks as a professor will consist of:

• Research of high international quality, including publication in top international journals and communicating your research in national and international academic networks.
• Teaching, supervision and examination of Bachelor's and Master's degree students.
• To secure external funding for your own research group.
• Supervision of PhD students and contributing to the development of the faculty's PhD courses.
• Assessment and committee work at Aarhus University.
• Research-based collaboration with private and public-sector stakeholders as well as research-based consultancy.
• Dissemination of your research to the outside world.
• Drive radiotherapy advancement by leading the department's research & development projects
• Contribute substantially to research and development on technical solutions with particular focus on adaptive radiotherapy
• Lead implementation of the research findings in clinical routine
• Design and management of national or international clinical trials
• Participate in national and international collaborations to develop oncology guidelines and treatment strategies

As Professor you will report to the Clinical Professor and Chair of Oncology.

You have an excellent track record in medical physics, radiotherapy and dosimetry research, and you have established yourself as a prominent researcher. You possess solid research and teaching qualifications at a high international level. You have broad international cooperative partnerships and great experience of research partnerships with private and public-sector stakeholders. You have also a documented ability to attract significant competitive research funding from national and international funding bodies. You possess extensive experience in radiotherapy research and clinical implementation thereof, including strong international collaborations. You also have a strong track record in leading the development of clinical trial protocols in radiotherapy. As a person, you are a helpful and motivational leader who inspires other researchers and builds trusting relationships with students, colleagues and partners. As a lecturer you communicate the newest and relevant knowledge in a committed, clear and comprehensible manner. As a supervisor you are competent, inspiring, supportive and responsible. You are ready to take co-responsibility for the development of the department's research and education at the highest international level and for ensuring that we maintain a good work environment. You naturally involve yourself in interdisciplinary collaboration at departmental, faculty and university level as well as nationally and internationally. We expect you to be fluent in oral and written English. International applicants are expected to learn Danish, and Aarhus University arranges Danish teaching. In order to be assessed as qualified for a Professor position, you must meet these academic criteria. Obtaining a child certificate is a prerequisite for employment in the position.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Clinical Professor and Chair of Oncology, Signe Borgquist tel.: (+45) 22 62 45 25. Your place of work will be the Department of Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 99, DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark. We expect to conduct interviews in late August or the beginning of September 2026.

Your application must include the following:

• Motivated application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Diploma
• Template for applicant – professor
• A list of publications
• A teaching portfolio. We refer to Guideline on the use of teaching portfolios
• The ten publications stated as the most important in the 'Template for applicant – professor' must be submitted
• Research plan, which is part of the 'Template to applicant – 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.