Data Scientist sought for Aalborg University, IT Services

Do you want to help make AI and High Performance Computing (HPC) more accessible to researchers at Aalborg University? Do you get energy from delivering good service? Then you may be our new Data Scientist in the CLAAUDIA team at AAU IT Services, who will help strengthen Aalborg University’s support for researchers in AI and High Performance Computing (HPC). The position is a permanent full-time role to be filled 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Your tasks

As a Data Scientist you work at the intersection of research, AI and advanced computing resources. You collaborate closely with researchers and guide them in using the HPC resources, AI solutions and platforms that CLAAUDIA provides through our service catalog. You help researchers get started and find the relevant solution among our existing offerings.

As a Data Scientist your typical tasks will be

• Handle and follow up on Service Requests and Incidents from researchers and instructors
• Advise and guide researchers in the use of CLAAUDIA’s existing solutions within AI, machine learning and HPC
• Onboarding researchers to local, national and international IT services – including Cloud and High Performance Computing (HPC)
• Support analysis, processing and handling of data in our research infrastructure
• Facilitate workshops, introductions and targeted programs for researchers and research environments in the use of local, national and international IT services
• Collaborate with CLAAUDIA’s Data Stewards regarding the link between HPC and good data management
• Prepare and maintain professional documentation, user guides and other supporting materials
• Take initiative to engage in dialogue with different research environments with the aim of tailoring support based on researchers’ concrete projects and needs according to CLAAUDIA’s services

Your competencies

We envision that you

• have a relevant academic education in, e.g., computer science, data science, machine learning, engineering, natural sciences or similar
• have experience with the application of AI and machine learning
• have knowledge of Linux and command-line tools
• have strong technical skills, including Python and relevant tools and frameworks

have knowledge of or interest in HPC, GPU-based computations or similar computing environments

• can communicate technical topics clearly and understandably to users with different technical backgrounds
• thrive in support, guidance and close dialogue with users
• are approachable and service-oriented and motivated by helping users progress well
• work independently and in a structured manner while also thriving in collaboration with others
• are proficient in both spoken and written Danish and English
• thrive in building relationships, being proactive and talking to researchers with different academic and technical backgrounds

Who we are

CLAAUDIA is a cross-disciplinary team with 13 colleagues within Data Science and Data Management. We aim to support researchers and teachers in achieving Aalborg University’s research goals by ensuring accessibility, utilization and guidance with using modern research infrastructure and good data management. We work according to ITIL principles, aiming to create a secure research infrastructure for both researchers and teachers. The CLAAUDIA team is part of the Service Operations department in AAU’s overall IT organization – AAU IT Services (ITS).

We offer you an open and informal work environment where you, with freedom under responsibility, have the opportunity to put your own mark on the tasks. You will become part of a dynamic team with experienced colleagues. The atmosphere is characterized by strong professional engagement, collaboration and knowledge sharing across other teams. We place great emphasis on well-being and good collegial relations.

The workplace will be Fredrik Bajers Vej 1, 9220 Aalborg Øst.

Working hours will be Monday-Thursday 08:00 - 15:30 and Friday 08:00 - 15:00 with the possibility of flex time.

You can read more about CLAAUDIA at: CLAAUDIA - Aalborg University

Application

Your application must include the following

• Application in which you explain which professional and personal competencies as well as experiences make you particularly qualified for the position
• CV
• Degree certificate
• Any relevant attachments

You can read more about requirements for your application here .

Applications are submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job posting on Aalborg University’s website.

Aalborg University wishes 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.

Have questions?

If you would like to know more about the position, you can contact Team Leader Jeanette Dahl-Sørensen at email [email protected].

Interviews are expected to be held in weeks 49-50 2026.

A possible second interview is expected to be held in weeks 50-51 2026. In this connection a DISC profile will be prepared.

Other information

You can read more about our recruitment process here .

The employment 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.

Salary and employment terms

You will be employed and remunerated according to the state-employed academics collective agreement. There is a possibility for negotiating qualification supplements.

You can read about the salary and salary composition for the position in Salary overview in connection with recruitment - Academic (AC-TAP) . See the introductory section on the page as well as the section “Academic staff”.

There is a 3-month mutual probation period in the position.

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world

Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer reality-based education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students and public and private sector. This is how recognitions, new solutions to society’s problems and knowledge that changes the world are achieved. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.