Join us in shaping the future of oral health care
- Siri Beier Jensen, Head of Department
At the Department of Dentistry and Oral Health at Aarhus University, we research and educate in health and diseases of teeth, mouth and jaws. Our world-class faculty and state-of-the-art facilities provide an unparalleled environment for future dental and oral health professionals.
Our core values
We work by these four values.
Professionalism
We are loyal to joint decisions, rules and procedures, and we seek to resolve conflicts in a constructive way.
Respect
We talk properly to and about each other and do not tolerate offensive behavior.
Trust
We are all responsible for creating trustful collaborative relations and ensure a good working environment.
Recognition
We recognise the individual and our different professional skills and resources equally.
How we conduct research
Our reseach is conducted on the basis that orafacial health is part of general health.
We conduct research in close collaboration with national and international partners and is conducted mainly within four overall research themes.
How we teach
We create synergy and practice integrated team learning in education and teaching between our three orofacial degree programmes, also known as the “Aarhus Model of Dental Education” – from researched based teaching to clinical training.
Become part of an inspiring and safe workplace environment
We strive to create the best working environment for our employees.
Diversity
We are an international workplace with 17 different nationalities represented.
Psychological safety
We have a civil tone and ensure that everyone feels safe.
Personal autonomy
We give our employees great freedom to plan their own research, teaching and working hours.
Good collegiality
We cherish our community through various professional and social events.
Job security
We offer permanent contracts at associate professor og professor level.
Equity
We believe in equal opportunities and provide a comprehensive career development package.
Some of our facilities
Take advantage of our state-of-the-art research and learning environment equipped with the latest technology. Here are some examples:
Laboratory core facility
Within microbiology, molecular biology, cell culture, materials research, histology and 3D printing.
Simulation facilities
40 phantom dolls, 3D printed teaching materials and virtual reality dental training simulator.
Dental MRI scanner
The world's first and only. We are the international research centre for dental-dedicated MRI diagnostics.
Large clinic facilities
With natural lighting, 250 dental units and 33.000 annual patient visits.
Our location
Work in the green surroundings of the university campus in the heart of Aarhus.
How we hire
We have standardized employment 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.