Postdoc in Forensic Odontology 3D Data

The Department of Forensic Medicine at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as Postdoc in the field of Forensic Odontology as per 1 December 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a fixed-term full-time position for 2 years.

As a Postdoc at the Department of Forensic Medicine, you will be part of a workplace with dedicated and specialised employees. The shared goal of our employees is to prevent and solve crimes, accidents, premature deaths and suicides through research, education and forensic examinations. The department is part of the Faculty of Health at Aarhus University with a permanent staff of seventy employees who work in two departments delivering impartial and evidence-based public sector consultancy for the Danish police. The Section of Forensic Chemistry identifies and determines the purity of drugs in both biological material and illicit drugs seized by the police. The Section of Forensic Pathology and clinical forensic medicine performs forensic autopsies, crime scene investigations and clinical forensic examinations. Both departments hold either ISO 17025 or ISO 17020 quality standard accreditations. In addition to the two sections, the department has three research units which focus on bioanalytical chemistry, forensic imaging and clinical forensic medicine. The employees work in an interface between public sector consultancy and basic and applied research, and the department has particular focus on the good work environment, as this is a prerequisite for high quality in the performance of tasks at all levels. You can read more about the department here and about the faculty here.

About the research project

The proposed project aims to explore and innovate the use of 3D scanning data in forensic odontology, in particular within the two disciplines human identification and bite mark analysis. The plan is to extend beyond our research group’s current results and explore quantitative 3D matching of tooth surfaces from related individuals, and chemical trauma scenarios. Further, the plan is to develop a novel quantitative 3D bite mark analysis method.

The overall perspective is to secure implementation of 3D dental data within the field of forensic odontology.

The project includes the candidate running clinical studies to collect data and exploring the advantages and disadvantages of implementing automated 3D matching of tooth surfaces.

The candidate is encouraged to continue beyond the research group’s results regarding human identification (disaster victim identification) and to work on developing a novel method for quantitative bite mark analysis.

Your job responsibilities

As Postdoc in forensic odontology your position is primarily research-based but may also involve teaching assignments. You will contribute to the development of the department through research of high international quality. In your daily work, you will work closely with colleagues on your project, where you will receive supervision and guidance.

Your main tasks will consist of:

• Independent research of high international quality.
• Scientific publication of results as well as popular communication.

You will report to Assistant Professor Line Staun Larsen.

Your competences

You have academic qualifications at PhD level, for example within the areas of bioinformatics, machine learning or forensic odontology. We favour experience in computational data analysis, and the capability to quickly gain the ability to run a clinical study and conduct intraoral 3D scanning. Further, experience with Python programming and digital 3D meshes would be considered an advantage.

As a person, you have good interpersonal skills, are inclusive and team-oriented and able to contribute to a good work environment. We expect you to be fluent in oral and written English.

In order to be assessed as qualified for a Postdoc position, you must meet these academic criteria.

Obtaining a child certificate can prove a prerequisite for employment in the position.

Questions about the position

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Assistant Professor Line Staun Larsen tel.: (+45) 2292 3107.

Your place of work will be the Department of Forensic Medicine, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 99, DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark.

We expect to conduct interviews in week 43, 2025.
 

Terms of employment

• Appointment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.
• Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
• The appointment is in accordance with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (Akademikerne).
• Remuneration is in accordance with the above, and the Salary agreement catalogue for staff at Health.
• The yearly base salary for a fulltime postdoc is between DKK 484.214,84 and DKK 538.720,20 depending on the years of working experience after achieved MSc degree. The base salary includes a position related supplement and pension (17.1 %). Additional supplement(s) for special qualifications can be negotiated. Authorisation supplemement(s) will be granted, if relevant for the position. Your local eligible trade union representative at Aarhus University negotiates your salary on your behalf.
• Researchers recruited from abroad are offered a special researcher tax scheme with a lower tax rate.
• Further information on qualification requirements and job description can be found in the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff

Application

Your application must include the following:

• Motivated application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Diploma
• Template for applicant - postdoc
• A list of publications
• A teaching portfolio. We refer to Guideline on the use of teaching portfolios
• A maximum of five of the publications of greatest relevance to the job may be submitted (optional)
• Research plan can be uploaded (optional)
• Coauthor statement(s) can be uploaded (optional)
• References/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the e-recruitment system (optional)

We refer to the faculty’s Guidelines for applicants.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

International applicant?

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including assistance with relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about the International Staff Office and the range of services here. Aarhus University also has a Junior Researcher Association and offers career development support. You can read more about these resources here.

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

Aarhus University

Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/