Research Assistant in Architecture

Overview The Architecture and Urban Design Section at the Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology is seeking a Research Assistant in Architecture. This is a fixed-term position for 1½ years, starting February 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. About the Department The Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology (CREATE/AAU) has as its goal the development of an innovative cluster of engineering‑based environments for education and research which integrate creativity, engineering and technology within the disciplines of architecture, urban design, industrial design, digital design and interactive media. The department is a leading research and educational environment in Denmark that addresses the challenge of the interplay between creativity and technology and develops new areas in research and education directed towards the end‑user. Read more about the department here: About CREATE- Aalborg University. Your work task The position includes both research and teaching obligations. In close collaboration with relevant colleagues the research assistant will be involved in selected research projects, and will take part in various teaching and supervision tasks, primarily within the bachelor's program in Architecture and Design, as well as in the Architecture Master program. Your competencies We are looking for a candidate with an academic degree in architecture, preferably with relevant research and teaching experience. The candidate should have strong collaboration skills, the ability to work independently and systematically, and be motivated to engage in a dynamic research and teaching environment. It is an advantage if the candidate is proficient in both written and spoken Danish and English. Qualification requirements Appointment as a research assistant requires academic qualifications at master's degree level. 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 potential PhD diploma) List of publications. You may attach a maximum of 5 publications (optional). If you are applying for a position at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH), you must submit a co-author statement, see template for co-author statement Documentation of teaching qualifications (optional). Depending on which faculty you are applying for employment, 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 or guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. If this is not enclosed, the applicant must enclose the reasons for this. 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. 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 (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish). Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (only in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (only in Danish). Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real‑world‑oriented education and create world‑class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen. Contacts Head of Architecture/Urban Design: Lea H. Laursen: , HR Support: , Ansættelsestype: Full time Ref. nummer 2025/796 Ansøgningsfrist #J-18808-Ljbffr