Specialist Doctor for the Fertility Unit and Center for Preimplantation Diagnostics

Specialist Physician for the Fertility Unit and Center for Preimplantation Diagnostics

For the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, a specialist physician is sought in the fertility field, which in Aalborg also includes preimplantation diagnostics.

Do you want to be part of a highly interesting department where patient care, research, and the working environment are top-notch?

The Fertility Clinic at the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Aalborg University Hospital, is seeking a specialist physician with a start date of 1 December 2026 - or by agreement.

In the clinic, preimplantation treatments are performed in collaboration with the genetic department and the department for molecular diagnostics. The position offers the opportunity to participate in this collaboration both organizationally and in terms of research.

About the Specialty

The Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics provides functions at all levels of the specialty plan, including a number of regional functions and highly specialized functions within the gynecological- obstetric area, i.e.

● Gynecologic Oncology

● Uro-gynecology

● Prenatal genetic fetal diagnostics

● Obstetrics

● Reproductive Medicine

● Benign Gynecology

The specialty is staffed with 7 gynecological beds, 18 maternity and delivery beds, 8 family birth beds, 3 delivery admission beds. The obstetric ward has 11 delivery rooms.

The Fertility Clinic is physically separated from the department.

The total activity of the specialty includes about 5,200 gynecological-obstetric inpatient admissions around the clock and 3,500 births. Outpatient examinations constitute about 64,000 consultations including the ultrasound outpatient clinic, the Incontinence Clinic, and the Fertility Clinic. The operative capacity is just under 10,000 procedures.

The medical staffing consists of 26 specialists including the Chief Physician. The department also has on average 20 resident doctors. There are 2 education-responsible senior doctors and 2 education-coordinating junior doctors. The specialty has teaching obligations for the postgraduate medical education and the specialist training in gynecology and obstetrics (phases 1, 2, 3 and 4) as well as for the Danish Midwifery School, the Aalborg department.

Job Title

Specialist physician at the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Fertility Area, Aalborg University Hospital.

Organizational Placement

In this position you will have a function within the field of reproductive medicine and report to the Chief Physician of the Gynecology and Obstetrics Area.

Main Function

The position is a full clinical role within the fertility area, and you will become part of the PGT team. The Fertility Clinic handles all forms of evaluation and treatment of infertility for patients in the North Jutland Region. The clinic has a highly specialized function and handles Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) for Western Denmark. The Fertility Clinic is geographically located by itself, in close relation to Aalborg University Hospital on Hobrovej.

We can offer an exciting job with good opportunities to influence the department's development and day-to-day operations. You will be part of an active team in a department that is in motion. There is a focus on education, research, and development. We have significant clinical research activity and participate in teaching medical students from Aalborg University.

You will join the on-call duties on parity with the other fertility doctors. This is day work, expected every 4th Saturday.

As a specialist, you have 10 course days per year and your own course budget.

We expect that you are dedicated to the field and have an interest in reproductive medicine. You have an open and inquisitive approach to what is happening in the field and an innovative approach to developing workflows at the hospital and to cross-disciplinary and internal teamwork. In return, we provide a strongly engaged team of doctors, nurses, biomedical scientists, biologists, and secretaries, as well as a very good working environment.

Qualifications

Specialist in gynecology and obstetrics. Documented experience in fertility treatment is not a condition, so if you are a newly graduated specialist physician we will ensure good and systematic competency development. There are excellent opportunities to participate in national as well as international meetings. There are also good opportunities to participate in research.

The professional assessment of the applicant will be based on the applicant's information about their own competencies within each of the 7 physician roles:

● Medical expert

● Communicator

● Collaborator

● Professionalism

● Leader/administrator

● Health promotion

● Scholar

Employment is on a contractual basis in accordance with the agreement between Danish Regions and the Association of Young Doctors or to FAS.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 11 November 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.

About Region Nordjylland

We are about 15,000 very diverse employees who every day deliver welfare to around 590,000 North Jutland residents within health, regional development, and the specialized social sector. We encourage all qualified to apply for the job — regardless of ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or age. Read more about us at www.rn.dk .