Clinical Assistant Professor in Forensic Medicine

Institute of Forensic Medicine at the Health Sciences Faculty of Aarhus University seeks a clinical associate professor in forensic medicine as of 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a fixed-term paid appointment, which expires when the main training program for becoming a specialist in forensic medicine is completed.

As a clinical associate professor at the Institute of Forensic Medicine you will be part of a workplace with dedicated and specialized staff. All share a goal of preventing and solving crime, accidents, premature death and suicide through research, teaching and forensic examinations. The institute is part of the Health Faculty at Aarhus University and employs 70 staff across two departments that provide independent and evidence-based public service for the police.

The Department of Forensic Chemistry identifies and determines the purity of illegal drugs and medicines in biological material and in items seized by the police. The Department of Forensic Pathology performs forensic autopsies, scene investigations and clinical forensic medical examinations. Both departments are either accredited according to the quality standards ISO 17025 or ISO 17020.

In addition, the institute has three research units focusing on bioanalytical chemistry, forensic imaging diagnostics and clinical forensic medicine. The staff operate at the interface between public service and basic and applied research, and the institute has a sharp focus on a good working environment, which is a prerequisite for high-quality task execution at all levels. You can read more about the institute here and about the faculty here .

Your tasks

As a clinical associate professor in forensic medicine you contribute to the development of the institute's research and teaching environment, where you conduct teaching within the institute's teaching areas. In your teaching you ensure a high professional and didactic standard.

Your tasks will mainly consist of

• Research tasks
• Preparation for and conduct of teaching
• Examination obligations, including oral examinations
• To a limited extent supervision of bachelor and master's students
• Other tasks

You report to the head of department Christian Lindholst.

Employment as a clinical associate professor also requires employment in a main training program leading to specialist status in forensic medicine.

Your competencies

You hold a medical degree and have experience within the forensic medical field. You have scientific qualifications at PhD level and experience with research supervision at university level. You will handle teaching of students in clinical subjects and are able to build trusting relationships with students, colleagues and collaborators. As a teacher you communicate the latest and relevant knowledge in an engaged, clear and precise manner.

As a person you have good collaboration skills, are approachable and able to contribute to a good working environment.

We expect you to speak and write fluent English.

In order to be considered qualified as a clinical associate professor, you must meet these professional criteria.

To be considered for the position, applicants must meet the formal requirements for scientific appointments at Aarhus University and submit all relevant application material before the application deadline. Applications that are substantially deficient will not be considered further.

You will participate in the forensic on-call rota.

Obtaining a satisfactory criminal record and child abuse register is a prerequisite for employment in the position.

Questions about the position

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact the institute head, Christian Lindholst, tel.: +45 8716 7500.

The workplace is the Institute of Forensic Medicine, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 43, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark.

We expect to hold interviews in December 2026.

Basis of employment

• Qualification requirements and job content are further described in the job structure for scientific staff at universities .
• Employment as a clinical associate professor requires that the individual is declared qualified for this by an assessment committee.
• It is a prerequisite that the individual has started a main training program leading to specialist status.
• Employment and remuneration are according to Circular on agreements for clinical associate professors at universities under the Ministry of Education and Research .

Application

Your application must include the following

• Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Exemption certificate
• Template for applicant - clinical associate professor to be filled out and uploaded under the field ‘Template for applicant’
• Publication list
• Teaching portfolio. See Guide to using the teaching portfolio
• 3 of the most relevant publications for the position may be enclosed (optional)
• Research plan, as stated in 'Template for applicant – clinical associate professor', may also be enclosed separately (optional)
• Co-authorship statement may be enclosed (optional)
• References/letters of recommendation can be uploaded separately in the e-recruitment system (optional)

We refer to the faculty's Guidance for applicants .

Aarhus University will be an attractive and inspiring workplace for everyone and wants a culture where each individual can develop and grow. We see gender equality and diversity as a strength and therefore encourage all interested to apply.

Applications must be submitted through Aarhus University's recruitment system, which can be accessed from the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.