Postdoc in biomechanics and ergonomics

At the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Health Science and Technology, a position as Postdoc in biomechanics and ergonomics is open for appointment from January 1. 2027 or soon thereafter. About the Department of Health Science and Technology The Department of Health Science and Technology (HST) at Aalborg University is an interdisciplinary research and teaching environment where engineering, medicine and health sciences come together to improve people's lives. Our research spans biomedical engineering, medicine, neuroscience, rehabilitation, digital health, robotics, sports science, physiotherapy and public health. Working closely with hospitals, industry and public-sector partners, we develop knowledge and technologies that address major health challenges and contribute to better healthcare for society. As part of the Faculty of Medicine, HST contributes to advancing research and education within digital health through close collaboration between clinicians, engineers and health professionals. We offer an ambitious international research environment with excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, external partnerships and access to state-of-the-art research facilities. The department is home to approximately 180 academic staff members, around 100 PhD fellows and more than 1,700 students across bachelor's, master's and postgraduate programmes. At HST, you will join a collaborative community where curiosity, innovation and knowledge sharing are valued. Guided by our values – Share. Care. Dare. – we work together to create research and education that make a meaningful difference to people's lives. Learn more about the department on our website and in our research portal . The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. degree in biomechanics, ergonomics, human movement science, biomedical engineering, sports science, or a related discipline. Experience with wearable sensor technologies, movement analysis, occupational biomechanics, human factors, and fall prevention technologies is highly desirable. Candidates should have a strong publication record and documented experience in interdisciplinary research within biomechanics and ergonomics. Experience in collaboration with industry partners, innovation activities, and external funding applications will be considered an advantage. The candidate is expected to contribute to research and innovation activities within biomechanics and ergonomics, with a particular focus on the development, validation, and implementation of wearable sensor technologies for fall prevention and movement assessment. Responsibilities include planning and conducting experimental studies, collecting and analyzing biomechanical and physiological data, disseminating research findings through scientific publications and conferences, managing innovation and collaborative research projects, and contributing to the development of future research initiatives and external funding applications. The candidate is expected to contribute to teaching and supervision activities within innovation and entrepreneurship at both bachelor and master levels. Depending on qualifications and departmental needs, the candidate may also contribute to teaching, project supervision, and assessment within biomechanics, ergonomics, human movement analysis, and related courses offered by the Department of Health Science and Technology. The following criteria will apply: To achieve merit at postdoc level, we expect that the candidate has qualifications corresponding to an acquired Ph.D. degree. We expect that the candidate: has published in peer-reviewed journals as the first author of the publication has experience with applying for external funding for projects, equipment, travel costs, etc., possibly as main applicant (PI) or co-applicant (co-PI). This will be an advantage is able to conduct teaching, exams, and quality assurance, either independently or under supervision of a senior colleague has experience with presentation of science, e.g., at conferences or in other relevant forums has experience with sharing knowledge through an open science practice. This will be an advantage can work both independently and contribute positively to the teamwork in a research group will be able to contribute to teaching within the department’s bachelor and master programs The following material must be submitted with the application A motivated text describing the reasons for applying for the position A curriculum vitae Copies of relevant diplomas (Master of Science and Ph.D.), pedagogical education, and continuing education (e.g., within research management). On request, you may be asked for an official English translation References/recommendations A presentation of your research area or interests and a description of your research plans for the position A complete list of publications must be attached and a description of the work that you find most relevant An overview of your teaching experiences and a description of your most relevant contributions An overview of your knowledge dissemination activities and a description of your most relevant contributions Please submit your application online by clicking the "Apply" button below. 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. Assessment: The assessment of candidates for the position will be carried out by qualified experts. Shortlisting will be applied. This means that after the application deadline, the head of the department, with the assistance of the hiring committee, will select the applicants to be assessed. All applicants will be informed whether they have been shortlisted for assessment or not. When the hiring process is completed, a final rejection will be sent to the applicants who are not considered for the position. Do you have any questions? For further information about the position, please contact Pascal Madeleine, Professor, Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, by email: pm@hst.aau.dk. Living and working in Denmark: Healthcare without the paperwork. Once you are registered in Denmark, you will be fully covered by Danish health care. Health care is generally free, however, dental care for adults, as well as some medication are partly self-paid. For further information please visit Life in Denmark . Family-friendly by design. Public schools are free, partly subsidised childcare is available from an early age, parents enjoy shared parental leave and as an AAU employee you receive up to three consecutively paid child’s sick days. A healthy work-life balance is the norm, not the exception. Find information on schools and childcare through Aalborg Municipality and Life in Denmark . Attractive tax and employment terms. Researchers recruited for postdoctoral or professor positions from abroad, with no former Danish tax liability, can take advantage of the Danish researcher taxation scheme: a flat 27 % tax plus 8% labour market contribution (32.84% in total) for up to seven years. See how the scheme works at AAU and the Danish Tax Agency . Employment follows a collective agreement with employer-paid pension and five weeks of paid holidays. Relocation support. For more information on relocation to and living in Denmark, please contact our International Staff Unit (ISU) . ISU applies for work- and residence permits for non-EU staff and offers assistance and guidance with registration with the Danish authorities, taxation, pension, accommodation, spouse support and childcare options, and other mobility matters. Read more on why Denmark could be the best thing for you (and your career) – at State of Denmark.com . 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 “Postdoc”. There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the position. 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.