Join Denmark’s strongest clinical research and
educational institution
- Jørgen Frøkier, 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.