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.