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Join the NEXUS Research Academy as Managing Director

Aarhus Universitet (AU) Denmark Posted 30 Sept 2026 Aarhus Universitet (AU) verified direct public career catalogueOn-siteExecutiveDanish, English
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The Managing Director will establish and lead the NEXUS Research Academy, overseeing strategy, programmes, people, finances, governance and partnerships. The role supports cardiometabolic research and the development of emerging research leaders.

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Health Sciences Join the NEXUS Research Academy as Managing Director Ansøgningsfrist - okt. 23:59 CEST Forventet start - jan. - Vennelyst Boulevard 4 8000 Aarhus C - Fuldtidsstilling ID:

169893 Søg stillingen The Faculty of Health Sciences, Aarhus University invites applications for the position of Managing Director to lead the establishment, development and operation of NEXUS Research Academy — a new national initiative dedicated to advancing cardiometabolic research and strengthening the next generation of research leaders.

The starting date for the position is 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. As Managing Director, you will play a central role in shaping NEXUS from its inception, building a solid governance structure and ensuring that the academy becomes a visible platform for research excellence, collaboration and career development across cardiovascular, diabetes and endocrine research.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience leading a research organisation, programme, or large portfolio (in a start-up/scale-up phase); the ability to engage with and include a broad range of stakeholders; and documented research experience and content expertise within the cardiometabolic field1 …

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