Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Time Series Analysis and Econometrics

The Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Mathematical Sciences, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in Time Series Analysis and Econometrics. The position offers an exciting opportunity to develop an independent research profile within a vibrant and growing research environment while contributing to education and interdisciplinary collaborations. The position is full-time (37 hours per week) and is available from 1 January 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is located at Aalborg University's campus in Aalborg, Denmark.

Your work tasks

As tenure-track assistant professor, you will contribute to the continued development of research and teaching within Time Series Analysis and Econometrics. The position is affiliated with the Group for Research in Econometrics and Time Series (GREAT), which conducts research in econometrics, statistics, and time series analysis.

You are expected to establish and develop an independent research agenda within one or more areas of relevance to the group, such as nonparametric estimation, machine learning methods in econometrics and time series analysis, statistics for high-dimensional data, stochastic volatility models, or time series modelling in continuous and discrete time.

You will actively contribute to the group's research activities and collaborate with colleagues within the department as well as with national and international research partners. You will disseminate your research through high-quality publications and presentations and are expected to contribute to applications for external research funding.

Teaching responsibilities include planning and delivering teaching and supervision in statistics, econometrics, time series analysis, and related areas at bachelor's, master's, and PhD levels. You will contribute to the continued development of relevant courses and degree programmes and participate in examination and other academic duties. The position may also involve collaboration with public-sector organizations and private companies on research, teaching, and knowledge exchange.

Your Competencies

We are looking for a researcher with a strong academic profile and clear potential to develop into an internationally recognized scholar in Time Series Analysis and Econometrics. You have a solid methodological foundation and a research agenda that complements or expands the group's existing activities. You are motivated to develop high-quality teaching and supervision and can communicate complex material clearly to students with different academic backgrounds.

You work independently and take responsibility for developing your research, while also valuing collaboration and contributing constructively to a collegial research environment. Experience with interdisciplinary research, international collaboration, external funding applications, or cooperation with public or private partners is an advantage. As the department operates in an international environment, strong written and spoken English skills are essential.

Qualification requirements

Applicants for a tenure track assistant professorship must have academic qualifications at PhD level.

When appointing tenure track assistant professors, Aalborg University also place particular emphasis on:

• The candidate can demonstrate a high degree of autonomy in their previous education and employment path
• The candidate shows considerable potential and is among the best in their field
• The candidate has academic experience from several universities and/or research institutions and preferably international experience
• The candidate is a skilled communicator
• The candidate writes and speaks English at the academic level
• The candidate is expected to meet the criteria for permanent employment as an associate professor at Aalborg University at the end of the tenure track process

Who we are

The Department of Mathematical Sciences conducts research and teaching across a wide range of mathematical disciplines. Research and teaching in mathematics-economics are organized in the Group for Research in Econometrics and Time Series (GREAT). The group currently consists of three associate professors, one assistant professor, and three PhD students. We offer an open and collaborative working environment with active seminars, close interaction across career stages, and opportunities to build national and international research networks.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences is located at Aalborg University's campus in Aalborg, Denmark. Further information about the department is available at https://www.math.aau.dk/ .

Assessment in connection with transfer to associate professorship

The assessment in connection with transition to tenure as an associate professor normally takes place in the final six months of the tenure track assistant professors’ employment. However, the employee may request that an assessment take place at an earlier time in the first four years. If this assessment finds that the employee is not academically qualified, they may request another assessment within the final six months of their period of employment. A maximum of two assessments may take place.

The assessment, on transition to the associate professorship, will as a minimum, emphasize the following qualifications in relation to the scientific subject area of the tenure track assistant professorship:

• Research qualifications equivalent to the level that can be achieved on the basis of satisfactorily completed employment as tenure track assistant professor.
• Documented scientific production at international level. Assessment will be based on up to ten selected publications selected by the employee.
• Documentation of pedagogical supervision and upgrading of qualifications, including a positive written assessment of teaching qualifications. The assessment will also be based on the employee's teaching portfolio.
• The level of contribution to an active academic environment as well as the ability to collaborate and build relationships.
• The level of experience with grant proposals and experience of communicating research to relevant stakeholders.

If the tenure track assistant professor fails to request that their qualifications be assessed in the last year of their period of employment or if they are assessed as not academically qualified, the university must immediately initiate dismissal proceedings in accordance with the collective agreement rules.

How to apply

Your application must include the following

• Application, stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Diplomas (master's degree diploma and PhD diploma)
• List of publications, with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. You may attach a maximum of five publications.
• Documentation of teaching qualifications. Please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, The Faculty of Engineering and Science and The Faculty of Medicine. If this is not enclosed, the applicant must enclose the reasons for this .
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations etc.
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position
• References/recommendations

You can read more about the requirements for your application here .

The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University's website.

Aalborg University wants 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.

Aalborg University has a policy of parallel language use. The successful applicant is expected, with support from the university, to acquire Danish language skills over time and to be able to contribute to teaching in Danish within 2–5 years of employment, including grading and supervising students, at a level corresponding to the teaching undertaken.

Danish language courses will be offered as part of the employment.

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.

Further information

Read more about our recruitment process here

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here .

The hiring 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 terms of employment

The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Furthermore, your terms of employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities.

You can find information about the salary and salary structure for the position in the Salary Overview for Recruitment - Scientific positions (VIP) . Please refer to the introductory section of the page and the section entitled “Tenure track assistant professor/Tenure track researcher”.

There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the position.

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