POSTDOC POSITION AVAILABLE: Graph Machine Learning and Graph Data Management

Graph Machine Learning and Graph Data Management

At Section for DATA, Department of Computer Science, Aalborg University, a postdoc position is available. The project is funded by a Novo Nordisk Foundation RECRUIT grant ("Data Management, Algorithms, & Machine Learning for Emerging Problems in Large Networks – with Interdisciplinary Applications in Life & Health Sciences". NNF22OC0072415).

The position is open for appointment from Feb 1, 2026 or soon thereafter. The postdoc position is for until Dec 31, 2026.

The research is in the broad area of graph data management, mining, systems, and machine learning on graphs, including knowledge graphs, social and biological networks, financial networks, temporal and dynamic graphs, uncertain graphs, explainability and fairness of deep learning methods on networks.

The aim will be publishing several research papers at top-tier data mining, data management, or machine learning conferences based on the research work. The project’s principal supervisor is Associate Professor Arijit Khan, Department of Computer Science. His research works can be found at , https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=6Y-m8k4AAAAJ&hl=en , and at https://dblp.org/pid/67/2933.html . 

Within the area, the position comes with many freedoms in terms of the specific research direction, methodology, and approaches taking the specific project needs into consideration. Applicants for a postdoc position must have a PhD degree and good publications in relevant areas.

Regarding the host institution: Aalborg University was founded in 1974 and has a strong international profile in Mathematics, and Computer Science & Engineering. The Computer Science Department at Aalborg University takes a leading international position within data management and verification. Aalborg is an attractive student city located at a fjord and close to the sea, and is well-connected (by car, train, but also via Aalborg Airport). Denmark in general, and Aalborg in particular, are known for their excellent quality of life. Denmark took the top spot on the United Nation's World Happiness Report, 2013 & 2014 & 2016.

Qualification requirements
Appointment as postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level. 

How to apply
Your application must include the following: 

· A motivated text wherein the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position are stated.

· Curriculum vitae.

· Copies of relevant diplomas (Master of Science and PhD), with official English translation.

· 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.     

Links:

[1] https://www.cs.aau.dk/research/Data-Engineering-Science-and-Systems/

[2] https://www.cs.aau.dk/

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

• Arijit Khan: arijitk@cs.aau.dk
• HR Support: HR-Support@adm.aau.dk