The Research Unit for Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Biodemography, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), invites applications for fulltime positions as associate and/or assistant professors in epidemiology (molecular or general), biostatistics, or biodemography.
The Research Unit is one of seven research units at the Department of Public Health and is home to the Danish Twin Registry and the Danish Aging Research Center. These centers comprise comprehensive survey and register data and a biobank with biological samples from Danish twins and sequential birth cohorts of long-lived individuals which have been used in a broad range of epidemiological, molecular, clinical and biostatistical research. Furthermore, the Unit has extensive experience in register-based epidemiological, clinical, and demographic research.
Job description
The positions will involve at least three of the four items below:
The applicant will work in a multi-disciplinary team of epidemiologists, molecular biologists, medical doctors, biostatisticians, mathematicians, and bio-demographers.
Expectations of qualifications
Major requirements
Other requirements
Further information can be obtained from the Head of the Unit, Professor Kaare Christensen (telephone +4565503049, e-mail [email protected]).
The application deadline is: June 2, 2024 at 23.59 hrs. CEST.
Application, salary, etc.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Please check links for more information about salary and taxation.
Applications must be submitted electronically using the link “Apply now” - see below.
We strongly recommend that you read How to apply for a position at SDU before you apply.
Only applications written in English will be accepted for evaluation.
The application must include (as PDF files) (please note that the application (the motivation letter) and CV must not exceed 10 MB in total):
Please note that all the above-mentioned information must be included in the application. Incomplete applications with regards to the above-mentioned requirements will not be assessed.
Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee.
Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.
If you experience technical problems, you must contact [email protected].
Living and working in Denmark
Foreign applicants will be offered Danish language training as part of the employment.
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The University of Southern Denmark wishes to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.
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