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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Dear All,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">We have an open 3-year position as Assistant Professor in Information Studies
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">and are actively seeking qualified candidates that wish to work in
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Copenhagen, Denmark at the branch of Aalborg University situated there.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">The successful candidate is expected to join the Information Analytics group headed by
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Professor Birger Larsen and Associate Professor Toine Bogers. The group works in the following areas:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">* Search engines & information retrieval<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">* Recommender systems & personalization<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">* Citation analysis & research evaluation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">* Game analytics<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">* Behavioral analysis<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">* Applied business intelligence & data mining<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">* Big data<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">* Applied social media analytics<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">* Health informatics<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">More information at http://www.kommunikation.aau.dk/forskning/vidensgrupper/cis/informationanalytics/<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">The position involves both research and teaching. The teaching will mainly
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">deal with system development and interaction design.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Kind regards <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Birger Larsen<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Link to official call: http://www.vacancies.aau.dk/show-vacancy/?vacancy=896053<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Call text:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN INFORMATION STUDIES<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">The Department of Communication at Aalborg University Copenhagen invites
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">applications for the vacant position of Assistant Professor in Information
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Studies to commence on 1 August 2017. The position is available for a period
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">of 3 years.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">JOB DESCRIPTION<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">The post is aimed at applicants with documented research in the field of
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">information science, and specifically within a minimum of one of the
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">following five areas:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">- User and Behavioral Profiling<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">- Information Behavior<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">- Interaction Design, User Experience and Usability Testing<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">- Data Mining and Business Intelligence<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">- Quantitative Methods<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">In terms of teaching, for the time being, the position is primarily
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">affiliated with the Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in Communication and
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Digital Media, and with the Master’s program in Information Studies in
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">particular. Aalborg University employs a problem-based learning (PBL) approach,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">and knowledge of PBL will therefore be considered an advantage.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">The post will be affiliated with the research and teaching environment
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Communication and Information Studies (CIS) at AAU-CPH. A branch of the
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Department of Communication that has been based in Copenhagen since 2008.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">ASSISTANT PROFESSORSHIP<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">A position as assistant professor is a fixed-term training position which
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">includes an obligation to carry out research and teaching activities. To a
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">limited extent, additional tasks may be defined by the University. The
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">appointment includes a requirement to attend a course in university pedagogy
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">for assistant professors organised by the University.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">The employment as assistant professor must not exceed a total period of four
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">years at the same institution (a maximum of six years at assistant professor
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">level at AAU and a maximum of eight years at assistant professor level in Denmark).
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Applicants for the assistant professorship are required to possess
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">academic qualifications; for example a PhD degree or similar academic
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">qualifications.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">THE APPLICATION MUST CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">1. Your CV <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">A complete publication list and markings of the attached publications to
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">be taken into consideration in connection with the assessment. No more than
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">five publications may be attached<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">In case you attach co-authored publications, a co-authorship statement must
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">be enclosed specifying your contribution to the joint work. This co-<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">authorship statement must be signed by at least one of the co-authors.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">2. Documentation of your teaching qualifications (Guide: http://www.fak.hum.aau.dk/digitalAssets/87/87540_instructions_teaching_portfolio_hum_aau.pdf)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">3. Copies of your degree certificates (including Master’s and PhD certificates)
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Applicants will be assessed by an expert assessment committee. Applicants may
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">be invited to an interview and/or asked to give a trial lecture.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Everyone interested is encouraged to apply, regardless of age, gender,
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">religion or ethnicity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Any enquiries about the position may be addressed to Head of Department
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Mikael Vetner, email vetner@hum.aau.dk, telephone (+45) 9940 7263, or
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Professor Birger Larsen, email birger@hum.aau.dk , telephone (+45) 9940 7042.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Any enquiries relating to the application procedure should be addressed to
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Hanne Brusgaard Irskov at the Faculty Office via email
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">humsamf-hrteamet@adm.aau.dk or telephone (+ 45) 9940 9592. Your application
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">including attachments must be sent electronically using this link:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">https://ssl1.peoplexs.com/Peoplexs22/CandidatesPortalNoLogin/ApplicationForm.cfm?VacatureID=896053&PortalID=1967<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">AGREEMENT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministry of
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Finance's current Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement for
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">state-employed academics.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">VACANCY NUMBER<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">2017-224-01374<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">DEADLINE<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">18 April 2017<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">___________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Birger Larsen, PhD<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Professor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Communication and Information Studies<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Department of Communication<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Aalborg University Copenhagen<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DA" style="color:#1F497D">A.C. Meyers Vænge 15 <o:p>
</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DA" style="color:#1F497D">DK-2450 København SV<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Denmark<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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