Postdoc in Orthodontics

Application deadline 21. Oct. 23:59 CEST

Expected start 15. Jan.

• Institute for Odontology and Oral Health - Section for Orthodontics Vennelyst Boulevard 9 8000 Aarhus C
• Fixed-term full-time position 15. Jan. 2027 - 14. Jan. 2031 ID: 170587

Apply for the position

The Institute for Odontology and Oral Health at Aarhus University’s Faculty of Health is seeking a postdoc in orthodontics as of 15 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a four-year fixed-term appointment. The working hours can vary from 20 hours per week to 37 hours per week.

As a postdoc at the Institute for Odontology and Oral Health, you will be employed at an internationally recognized institute where we research health and disease in teeth, mouth, and jaws. We have an inspiring international research environment with specialized research laboratories, modern clinical facilities, and advanced digital equipment at the institute.

We educate the complete orofacial treatment team for the health service, distributed across three main professions: dentist, dental hygienist, and dental technician. We create synergy between the educations and train students to prevent and treat disease and to promote health in the population. At the institute we are about 300 staff and 700 students. Our research and teaching activities focus on orofacial health as an integrated part of general health.

Collaboration is central in our work and reflects our values of respect, trust, recognition, and professionalism. You can read more about the institute here and about the faculty here.

The research project

In this research work you will work with advanced and innovative radiological and imaging diagnostic methods relevant to orthodontic diagnostics and treatment planning.

Your duties

As a postdoc in orthodontics, your position is primarily research-based, but may also include teaching tasks, as well as research supervision of students. There will also be some administrative tasks associated with the position. You will contribute to the development of the institute's disciplinary area through high-quality international research. In your daily work you will have close interaction with colleagues in your project, where you will receive supervision and guidance.

Your tasks will primarily consist of

• Independent research of high international quality, including publication
• Research supervision of dentists in postgraduate orthodontics
• Research supervision of dental students (thesis projects)
• Teaching tasks in both the dental education and the postgraduate orthodontics program
• Administrative tasks and responsibilities in the Section for Orthodontics

You report to the section head.

Your qualifications

You have scientific qualifications at PhD level, preferably within one or more of the following areas: orthodontics, oral radiology, and imaging.

As a person you have good collaborative skills, are approachable, and can contribute to a good work environment.

We expect you to speak and write fluent English.

To be considered qualified as a postdoc, you must meet these professional criteria.

Shortlisting will be used.

Obtaining a criminal record check is a condition of employment for the position.

Questions about the position

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact the section head and professor Peter Bangsgaard Stoustrup at tel.: +45 6133 4464.

The workplace is the Institute for Odontology and Oral Health, Vennelyst Boulevard 9, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.

We expect to conduct interviews at the end of November.

Appointment basis

• Employment as a postdoc requires scientific qualifications at PhD level.
• The recruitment procedure is further described in the ministry's Decree on the recruitment of scientific staff at universities.
• Employment is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for Academics in the State.
• Remuneration follows the above and the Salary Schedule for employees at Health.
• Qualification requirements and job content are further described in the Job Structure for scientific staff at universities.

Application

Your application must include the following

• Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Certificate of examination
• Template for applicant – postdoc
• Publication list
• Teaching portfolio. We refer to Guidance for the use of the teaching portfolio
• Up to 5 of the most relevant publications for the position may be attached (optional)
• Research plan may be attached (optional)
• Co-author statement may be attached (optional)

We refer to the faculty's Guidance for applicants.

Aarhus University will be an attractive and inspiring workplace for everyone and desires a culture where each individual can unfold and develop. We view gender equality and diversity as a resource and therefore encourage all interested to apply.

Applications should be submitted via Aarhus University's recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job posting on Aarhus University's website.

Questions about the position ?

Peter Bangsgaard Stoustrup Professor, Institute for Odontology and Oral Health - Section for Orthodontics +4561334464 e-mail

Questions about applications and process ?

Administration Centre Health - Health HR +20748644 e-mail

Apply for the position Application deadline: Wednesday the 21. Oct. 2026 at 23:59 CEST