Data Scientist for Clinical Data and Research Infrastructure (TAP)

Aalborg University seeks a Data Scientist to help establish Digital Heart, a cardiovascular data and AI research infrastructure

developed with Aalborg University Hospital and other hospital partners. The position is a full-time technical and administrative

staff position (TAP), planned for 3.5 years, with a possible extension, based at Aalborg University. The position is available

from 1 November 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. You will collect and organise clinical data—including echocardiography,

cardiac MRI, CT, ECG and electronic patient records—within a secure Trusted Research Environment (TRE). Your work will provide the

foundation for cardiovascular research and AI development. Your responsibilities: Working closely with clinicians, hospital IT

teams, researchers and our data manager, you will: - Coordinate clinical data extraction and secure transfer from participating

hospitals. - Develop and maintain workflows for importing, processing and linking imaging, biosignal and patient record data. -

Establish structured research datasets, databases and metadata documentation. - Implement data quality checks and approved

procedures for pseudonymisation and secure data handling. - Deploy existing analysis and AI tools and support researchers in using

the platform. Your qualifications: You hold a relevant master’s degree in data science, computer science, biomedical engineering,

health informatics or a related field, or have equivalent experience. We are looking for:

• Strong Python and SQL skills and

experience developing reliable data pipelines. - Experience integrating complex datasets, preferably from clinical or hospital

systems. - A systematic approach to data quality, documentation and sensitive data. - The ability to work independently and

collaborate with clinical and technical colleagues. Experience with DICOM/PACS, electronic patient records, secure research

environments or container technologies is an advantage.

What we offer

You will join an interdisciplinary cardiovascular research

environment and have substantial influence on the development of Digital Heart’s data infrastructure. The position is a full-time

technical and administrative staff position (TAP), planned for 3.5 years, with a possible extension, based at Aalborg University.

Department of Health Science and Technology (HST) at Aalborg University is an interdisciplinary department where research,

education, and innovation go hand in hand to develop solutions that improve people's health and quality of life. The

administrative organization consists of approximately 50 dedicated staff members with diverse professional backgrounds who support

the department’s research, educational activities, and collaboration with external partners on a daily basis. The administration

is physically co-located, fostering a strong professional community and close collaboration across tasks and areas of expertise.

At the same time, we work in close daily dialogue with the department’s researchers, teaching staff, and management to create the

best possible framework for our core activities. At HST, you will become part of a workplace where collaboration, development, and

knowledge sharing are natural parts of everyday life. We believe that the best solutions are created together, and we place great

emphasis on professionalism, helpfulness, and an informal working environment. Our values, Share. Care. Dare., help guide the way

we collaborate, develop, and create value for students, researchers, and society. Read more about the department at

www.hst.aau.dk. How to apply Your application must contain the following:

• A brief motivated application describing your

professional and personal competences and the experience qualifying you particularly for the position - Curriculum Vitae (CV) -

Examination certificate - Any other relevant appendices 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. Do you have

any questions? If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact Professor, Claus Graff,

e-mail: cgraff@hst.aau.dk Further information Read more about our recruitment 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 Your terms of employment and salary are in accordance

with the Collective Agreement for Academic Staff Employed in the State Sector. Qualification-based supplements may be granted,

subject to negotiation. You can find information about the salary and salary structure for the position in the Salary Overview

for Recruitment - Technical and administrative positions Academic (AC-TAP). Please refer to the introductory section of the page

and the section entitled “Academic staff”. There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the position.