Assistant Professor or Post Doc in Operations Research and Business Data Science
The Department of Economics and Business Economics at Aarhus BSS, Aarhus University invites applications for a number of positions as postdoc and assistant professor within the fields of operations research, operations management, supply chain management, business data science and business intelligence
Different job packages can be offered including fixed-term postdoc and assistant professorships up to 4 years. The starting date is 1st January 2026 or as soon as possible subject to mutual agreement.
The department employs approximately 140 academic staff members and 55 PhD students, and our academic staff is highly international and culturally diverse. We focus on the recruitment of excellent national and international researchers. Our research and degree programmes have a strong international focus. The Department hosts a number of research centers and external research funding of activities has high priority. Read more about the department on our website www.econ.au.dk
The Department of Economics and Business Economics is one of the six departments at Aarhus BSS, one of the five faculties at Aarhus University. Aarhus BSS unites the business and social science-related research fields and brings them closer together to reflect the close relationship between society and the business community. As part of a Top 100 university, Aarhus BSS, and specifically the Department of Economics and Business Economics, has achieved the triple-crown AASCB, AMBA and EQUIS accreditations.
If you need help uploading your application or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR supporter Ulla Prisholm Bjørn Tel.: +45 93521364 E-mail:upb@au.dk.
Please note that during 2025 the campus will move to new locations in the University City at the Aarhus University main campus.
Different job packages can be offered including fixed-term postdoc and assistant professorships up to 4 years. The starting date is 1st January 2026 or as soon as possible subject to mutual agreement.
Job description
The successful applicant is expected to contribute significantly to the department’s research and teaching environment and activities. We expect you to teach and supervise students at Bachelor’s and Master’s level and to carry out research of the highest international standards, which contributes to developing the academic field in question.Your qualifications
To qualify for the positions, you must have been awarded the degree of PhD or have acquired equivalent qualifications.Who we are
At the Department of Economics and Business Economics, we aim to conduct research and teaching of the highest quality and impact. We believe that a supportive atmosphere and appreciative work environment are fundamental for our work and professional development.The department employs approximately 140 academic staff members and 55 PhD students, and our academic staff is highly international and culturally diverse. We focus on the recruitment of excellent national and international researchers. Our research and degree programmes have a strong international focus. The Department hosts a number of research centers and external research funding of activities has high priority. Read more about the department on our website www.econ.au.dk
The Department of Economics and Business Economics is one of the six departments at Aarhus BSS, one of the five faculties at Aarhus University. Aarhus BSS unites the business and social science-related research fields and brings them closer together to reflect the close relationship between society and the business community. As part of a Top 100 university, Aarhus BSS, and specifically the Department of Economics and Business Economics, has achieved the triple-crown AASCB, AMBA and EQUIS accreditations.
Further information
For further information about the position and the department, please contact Head of Department Thomas Quistgaard Pedersen Tel.: +45 27467467, E-mail tqpedersen@econ.au.dkIf you need help uploading your application or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR supporter Ulla Prisholm Bjørn Tel.: +45 93521364 E-mail:upb@au.dk.
Place of work
Aarhus University, Fuglesangs Allé 4, 8210 Aarhus V.Please note that during 2025 the campus will move to new locations in the University City at the Aarhus University main campus.
International applicant?
Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information here:
https://internationalstaff.au.dk/relocationservice/
Please find more information about research opportunities at Aarhus University here: http://international.au.dk/research/
Terms of employment
The appointment is made in accordance with the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities as well as the circular on the Collective Agreement for Academics Employed by the State (in Danish).The job content and qualification requirements are described in further detail in the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
Application procedure
When you apply for this position it is mandatory to attach the following:- Application
- Curriculum Vitae. You are encouraged to declare any periods of leave without research activity, including, for example, maternity leave, since your research activities are assessed in relation to your actual research time
- Education (diploma for master's, PhD and possibly higher doctoral degree)
- List of publications (the enclosed publications must be clearly marked on the list of publications)
- Publications. Up to three publications may be submitted. In the event of several authors the publications must be accompanied by a co-author statement concerning the applicant's share of the collaborative work with the consent of the co-authors. This template may be used for the purpose
- Teaching portfolio. The specific requirements regarding the documentation can be found here
Read more about how to apply for an academic position at Aarhus BSS here.
The evaluation process
After the application deadline, an assessment committee is appointed. Please note that the assessment of applicants is based solely on the material received prior to the application deadline. For further information, see Guidelines for Assessment Committee, Aarhus BSS.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.
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/
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Deadline: 31 August 2025
Academic contact person:
Thomas Quistgaard Pedersen
Institutleder
tqpedersen@econ.au.dk
+4527467467
+4587166074
Vacant positions: 2
Hours per week: 37
Number of months: 48
Expected date of accession: 01 January 2026