Assistant Professor, AI, Innovation and Digital Transformation

Do you want to contribute to high-quality research in Generative AI, innovation and the diffusion of digital technologies? Aalborg

University Business School is seeking a motivated new colleague for a four-year position as Assistant Professor to join the

Innovation, Knowledge and Economic dynamics (IKE) Group. This is a full-time position available from January 1, 2027 or as soon as

possible thereafter. Your work tasks    We are seeking applicants with a dedicated research agenda on the adoption and diffusion

of digital technologies, including AI, and on what they mean for firms, organisations and innovation. Relevant topics include

barriers to adoption and implementation, organisational change and the reorganisation of work, capabilities and skills, and public

procurement of innovation. As our new colleague, you will join a dynamic research environment and are expected to contribute

actively to the continued development of the group's research on technology diffusion and digital transformation. You are also

expected to engage actively in joint IKE activities. Your primary research focus will be within innovation and technology

dynamics, and we expect you to combine organisational and qualitative insights with computational and data science methods. Within

the IKE group, we value a diversity of methodological approaches, spanning from quantitative analysis of register, survey, and

patent data to various qualitative methods. If you have an interest in, or experience with, computational social science methods

(for example natural language processing, network analysis, or machine learning applied to large text, register and patent data),

there is ample opportunity to apply and develop these skills within the group. In addition to research, you will play an important

role in our educational programmes. You will deliver teaching at the undergraduate and master’s levels. You will contribute to

teaching core disciplines in our bachelor programmes in Economics and Business Administration (HA/EBA) and on the MSc in Economics

and Business Administration, in particular the Business Data Science specialisation. Your responsibilities will include lecturing,

supervising student projects, and engaging in Problem Based Learning (PBL), which is central to Aalborg University’s pedagogical

model. While the position focuses on research and teaching, you will also to a lesser extent undertake coordination and

administrative tasks related to your educational obligations. You will be expected to be present at the business school at least

three days a week. Your Competencies We are looking for a colleague with a strong academic foundation and a dedicated research

agenda within generative AI, innovation, technology diffusion and digital transformation. You must have a relevant PhD and

competences within Data Science and computational methods. We are particularly interested in candidates who can combine

qualitative and organisational research with computational analysis of large-scale data, rather than working exclusively within

one of the two traditions. We value candidates who can bridge theoretical concepts with practical application, and it will be an

advantage to have a proven track record or a strong inclination towards supervising student projects and designing engaging

coursework. For the research aspect, we are looking for candidates motivated to produce internationally recognised work. When you

apply for the position as Assistant Professor, we expect you to show high potential and a keen interest in pursuing publications

in top-tier journals. On a personal level, we are seeking a team player who will engage actively in joint activities within the

IKE Group. You should thrive in a collaborative environment that involves working on externally funded research projects.

Regarding language skills, the main working language at Aalborg University Business School is English. Danish language skills are

not required at the time of employment. Please note that non-Danish speaking employees will undergo a course in basic Danish

language qualifications within the first two years of employment. Qualification requirements Appointment as assistant professor

requires academic qualifications at PhD level. The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall

assessment. For the current position, the PhD degree or equivalent documented research training must be within research fields

that are relevant to the position and to Aalborg University Business School’s research focus. Who we are    You will become part

of the Research Group on Innovation, Knowledge, and Economic Dynamics (IKE) at Aalborg University Business School. The IKE Group

has a history spanning over 40 years and is internationally recognised for its work on innovation systems, learning economies and

industrial dynamics. The group’s research culture emphasizes the interplay between different methodological approaches and fosters

a collaborative spirit. We are situated within a Business School that values societal impact and close interaction with the

surrounding ecosystem. 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. You must submit a co-author statement,

see template for co-author statement - Documentation of teaching qualifications. Please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at

The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. - 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. International

staff are encouraged, with support from the university, to learn Danish during their employment in order to support their

integration into the workplace and Danish society. 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.     Aalborg University has a policy of parallel language use. International staff are

encouraged, with support from the university, to learn Danish during their employment in order to support their integration into

the workplace and Danish society. 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 “Assistant professor”. There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the

position.