Funding Advisors to the Institute for Medicine and Health Technology and Administrative Coordinator for the Center for NextGenEx

We are seeking two experienced, capable and versatile funding advisors/administrative coordinators who wish to become part of a dynamic research environment.

Positions are available from 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Remember to indicate which of the two positions you are applying for.

Full-time position (37 hours per week) – Funding Advisor/Administrative Coordinator

This position will be split with employment (70%) as a funding advisor at the Institute for Medicine and Health Technology (HST), where we conduct research, teaching and innovation in engineering, biomedicine, sports science, public health, neuroscience, psychology and physiotherapy with a view to developing sustainable technological solutions that contribute to increased quality of life for the benefit of the individual and society.

The remaining part (30%) will be as an administrative coordinator at the institute's new research centre, NextGenEx, which is an internationally leading centre for research, AI development and clinical implementation within digital cardiovascular health with national and international partners.

Part-time position (30 hours per week) – Funding Advisor

This position (30 hours per week) will be as funding advisor at HST.

Responsibilities at the Institute for Medicine and Health Technology (HST)

At HST, the tasks for both positions will primarily be within the funding area and will include to:

• Advise and support researchers in preparing research applications from idea to submission through both Danish and international programmes and funds
• Identify new funding opportunities and support the institute's strategic work to develop and secure external funding in health

You will have your own portfolio of tasks within funding sources for research and will work closely with the researchers and the two other funding advisors in the team, all of whom are part of the Research Support Team.

Responsibilities at the NextGenEx Center

At NextGenEx, the overall tasks will primarily be to provide administrative support to the center's leadership, with which there will be close collaboration. This includes an overarching project management responsibility, but also collaboration with other administrative staff at the institute. The tasks include, among others:

• Planning and management of NextGenEx's grants, projects, resources/finance, activities, etc.
• Preparation of external research proposals (fundraising)
• Planning and coordination of professional and social events and meetings
• Various ad hoc tasks

We particularly seek Colleagues who are service-minded, structured, and able to balance detail and overview without losing sight of progress. You are also strong in your English skills in both written and spoken forms and will be able to participate in the other daily research support in the team, as there may also be other ad hoc tasks within broad research support at the institute.

In assessing applications, the following qualifications will be weighted – you have

• Previous experience with funding advice and processes, particularly in research
• Understanding of financial issues
• Strong analytical abilities regarding data extraction and processing
• Good overview, systematic sense and ability to meet deadlines
• A knack for managing processes effectively and ensuring follow-up
• Experience coordinating, planning and holding workshops, seminars and meetings
• A proactive approach, ability to work independently and follow tasks through to completion
• Good collaboration skills and service-minded

Additional information

If you are interested in hearing more about the positions, you are welcome to contact either:

HST, Team Leader of the Research Support Team Susanne Lundis at email: [email protected] or phone: 9940 8828.

Or

NextGenEx, Professor Claus Graff at email: [email protected] or phone: 6133 3369.

Application deadline is Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 23:59.

Application

Your application must include the following

• Application in which you describe which professional and personal competencies and experiences make you particularly qualified for the position
• CV
• Diploma or degree certificate
• Poss. 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 advertisement on Aalborg University's website.

Institute for Medicine and Health Technology (HST) at Aalborg University is a multidisciplinary institute where research, education and innovation go hand in hand to create solutions that improve people's health and quality of life.

The administrative organization consists of around 50 engaged employees with different professional backgrounds, who support the institute's research, education and collaboration with the outside world on a daily basis. The administration is physically consolidated, which creates a strong professional community and close collaboration across tasks and competencies. At the same time, we work in daily dialogue with the institute's researchers, teachers and management to create the best conditions for the core tasks.

At HST you will become part of a workplace where cooperation, development and knowledge sharing are a natural part of everyday life. We believe that the best solutions are created in collaboration, and we place emphasis on high professionalism, helpfulness and an informal tone.

Our values – Share. Care. Dare. – help set the direction for how we collaborate, develop, and create value for students, researchers and society.

Learn more about the institute at www.hst.aau.dk .

Aalborg University aims to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone is encouraged to apply regardless of personal background and orientation.

Do you have questions?

If you have questions, you are very welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the ad.

Other information

You can read more about our recruitment process here .

The recruitment 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 are employed and remunerated according to the collective agreement for academics in the state. There is the possibility of negotiating a qualification allowance.

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

There is a 3-month mutually agreed probation period for the position.

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