Join Denmark’s strongest clinical research and
educational institution

- Jørgen Frøkiær, Head of Department

At the Department of Clinical Medicine we conduct clinical research within all the medical specialties, as well as we educate the doctors of the future. We collaborate closely with the university hospital and the regional hospitals in the Central Denmark Region.

Our core values

We work by these three values.

Transparency

We proactively work to ensure clear career paths and clarify the requirements for advancement within the department.

Knowledge sharing

We have established a structured framework for exchanging ideas and fostering collaborations across the department’s units. 

Decency

We are committed to ensuring fairness and preventing any form of discrimination. 


How we conduct research

Our research is carried out in close collaboration with the clinical field at the Aarhus University Hospital and the regional hospitals in the Central Denmark Region.

We conduct clinical research within all the medical specialties, which we have divided into eight research areas.


How we teach

All academic staff at the Department of Clinical Medicine are required to teach in order to uphold our high professional and educational standards. 

As a teacher you will benefit from working with our Danish students, who are used to an informal learning environment.

Become part of an inspiring and safe workplace environment

We strive to create the best working environment for our employees.

Collegial collaboration

Every year all 350 researchers across departments gather for invited talks, flash talks, hundreds of poster presentations and networking.

Many active and young researchers

We are home to nearly 500 PhD students, who enrich the department with fresh ideas and innovative thinking.

Healthy research culture

We strive to foster a research environment where all employees feel that they contribute, belong and are taken seriously, regardless of age, profession, gender, nationality, religion, disabilities, etc.

Career development

We support our researchers in making informed decisions about their future careers, through initiatives like dedicated career ambassadors who provide personalized guidance. 

Equity

We are dedicated to preventing gender-based discrimination and have developed tools to promote fairness 

Close hospital collaboration

Our department collaborates closely with Aarhus University Hospital and regional hospitals through joint appointments of doctors, nurses, physicists, bioanalysts, anthropologists, psychologists, and many more.


Some of our facilities

As a researcher at the department, you will have access to state-of-the-art facilities designed to support your work.

Here are some examples:

Particle accelerator

The most powerful available today to treat cancer. The only one of its kind in Denmark.

Animal facilities

We house and care for a wide range of experimental animals, e.g minipigs 

Scanners

The latest CT- and MR-technology to perform radiotracer scans.

Operating theatres

State-of-the-art operating theatres with the latest equipment for anaesthesia and surgery.

Our locations

Work at Aarhus University Hospital or another hospital in the Central Denmark Region.


How we hire

We have standardized hiring procedures for everyone who wishes to apply for a position at the Faculty of Health.

Relocating to Denmark

Aarhus University offers several services and resources for international PhD students, researchers and their accompanying families.