Would you like to join an emerging international research group on alcohol epidemiology and public health at NIPH, SDU, to challenge major contemporary public health issues linked to alcohol use, such as alcohol-related social harms and growing health inequalities.

Job description
We are looking for a highly motivated and qualified research assistant for a 10-month position starting on 1 March 2026. The research assistant will join Dr Carolin Kilian’s emerging research group on alcohol epidemiology and public health. The research group focuses on pressing public health questions related to alcohol use, including its connection to socioeconomic inequalities in health outcomes, alcohol’s harm to others than the user (esp. interpersonal violence), and alcohol policy implementation using state-of-the-art methodologies. The research group pursues an interdisciplinary approach to high-quality research and engages in various international collaborations with world-leading public health research centres. The research assistant will have the opportunity to develop and work on their own research questions, and a contract extension and/or PhD opportunity is desired (subject to successful third-party funding).

Job responsibilities
Main tasks will be the curation and analysis of large-scale data (e.g., from Danish health registers) using advanced statistical methods (e.g., regression modelling, time series modelling, latent class modelling). It is expected to contribute to scientific publications, to engage in regular team meetings, and to present results within the larger research group. Developing and researching own research questions is strongly encouraged.

We expect the following qualifications: 

• A relevant master’s degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, data science, psychology, or equivalent. 

• Some research experience (e.g., research year student or research assistant) in a relevant field.

• In-depth knowledge and experience with advanced data processing and statistical analysis in R; knowledge and experience in spatial modelling, machine learning, or computational methods of advantage. 

• Ability to communicate complex data orally and in writing to different target groups.

• Ability to work independently as well as in teams.

• Ability to work in a structured and thorough manner.

• Fluent in English and Danish. 

About NIPH
NIPH is Denmark’s largest public health institute, located in the city centre of Copenhagen. The institute provides a dynamic research environment with ca. 145 researchers of diverse backgrounds. NIPH conducts high-quality, policy-relevant research in epidemiology and population health, providing research-based guidance to Denmark’s authorities. The institute has gained strong national and international recognition in recent years. NIPH is part of the Southern University of Denmark (SDU), which is Denmark’s third-largest university, hosting over 20,000 students and 4,000 staff. In 2024, SDU ranked 301–400 on the Shanghai Global Ranking, with Public Health placed in the top 100.

Further information
If you have any questions about the position, please contact the project group lead Dr Carolin Kilian by email: caki@sdu.dk. 

Terms of Employment
Employment as a research assistant is temporary and offered for an initial period of 10 months from the 01.03.-31.12.2026 with 37 hours per week.
Employment will be in accordance with the Ministry of Finance and the Central Organisation of Academic Professionals, including the circular on the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the specific provisions for the research assistant position as described therein.
Based on an individual managerial assessment, the employee may be exempt from time registration, also known as "self-organiser".

Assessment and Evaluation Process
Shortlisting may be applied in the assessment process.Please note that only shortlisted applicants will receive an assessment.Read more about shortlisting at SDU thttps://sdunet.dk/en/servicesider/hr/rekruttering-og-onboarding/vip/shortlist. Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee, and shortlisted applicants will receive the part of the assessment that concerns them. The committee may request further information; in such cases, applicants are responsible for submitting the necessary materials.Interviews and tests may form part of the overall assessment.

Application
Applicants are encouraged to read the information "How to apply" before submitting their application.

The evaluation of candidates is based on the application material, and the application must include:

• Motivated application

• CV including contact details for personal reference from a previous supervisor or close colleague

• Copy of master’s degree certificate

• Other qualifications relevant to the position

We kindly request PDF files of no more than 5 MB per file. All PDF files must be unlocked, allow binding, and must not be password protected.Documents must not contain a CPR number (Danish civil registration number).
If included, it must be redacted. If you encounter any technical problems, please contact hcm-support@sdu.dk

UPLOAD GUIDE: The motivated application must be uploaded as “Cover letter”, the Curriculum Vitae must be uploaded as “CV”. All other documents should be uploaded under “Other documents”.

Application deadline: 13 th of December at 23:59 (CET)
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted in the second week of January 2026

About SDU
The University of Southern Denmark exists to create value for and with society. Whether our contribution comes in the form of excellent research, innovative solutions, education or learning, we aim to make a positive difference and contribute to a sustainable future. We do this by nurturing talent and creating the best environments for research and learning. It is therefore essential that SDU attracts, develops, and retains talent. At the same time, we must ensure consistently high quality in all our activities – which we can only achieve with the right people. The university’s researchers, teachers, students, leaders, and technical-administrative staff form the foundation of our success. SDU wishes to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages all qualified candidates, regardless of personal background, to apply.

Videnskabelig assistent inden for epidemiologi søges

Ved Statens Institut for Folkesundhed, SDU, søger vi en videnskabelig assistent med erfaring inden for epidemiologi og gerne med specifik erfaring indenfor registerforskning til ansættelse i perioden 1.januar til 30 juni 2026.

Vi søger en videnskabelig assistent til at løse forsknings-, og myndighedsbetjeningsopgaver i samarbejde med afdelingens forskere. I forskningsgruppen er vores tilgang overordnet kvantitativ og epidemiologisk. Det drejer sig primært om kvantitative epidemiologiske analyser af registerdata. Det vil have stor betydning, at du har erfaring med denne type arbejde. Der vil være forskellige opgaver og temaer, men konkret skal du sammen med andre forskere i forskningsgruppen arbejde med epidemiologiske projekter indenfor blandt andet kronisk sygdom, miljø, geografisk og social ulighed.

Du bliver en del af forskningsgruppen Geografisk og Register-baseret Epidemiologi, som består af ca. 14 forskere på alle niveauer. Vi samarbejder på kryds og tværs, og sætter en høj faglig standard og vi værner om et godt arbejdsmiljø.

Kvalifikationskrav

• En relevant uddannelse på kandidatniveau (f.eks. cand.scient., cand.scient.san. eller lignende) 

• Epidemiologisk og statistisk analyse (i SAS, R eller STATA)

• Gerne erfaring med registerforskning 

• Gerne erfaring med analyse af store datamængder

• Kan omsætte forskningsspørgsmål til konkrete statistiske modeller og analyser

• Samarbejdsorienteret og motiveret for at bidrage til forskellige projekter

• Gode skriftlige og mundtlige formuleringsevner på engelsk og dansk.

Vi kan tilbyde dig en spændende stilling i et inspirerende forskningsmiljø, hvor du får mulighed for faglig udvikling og sparring med dygtige og engagerede kollegaer med forskellig forsknings- og uddannelsesmæssige baggrunde. 

Yderligere oplysninger

Yderligere oplysninger vedrørende stillingen kan fås ved henvendelse til forskningsleder Annette Kjær Ersbøll (ake@sdu.dk).

Information, bedømmelse, ansøgning, løn, ansættelsesforhold mv.

Ansættelse finder sted i henhold til overenskomst mellem Finansministeriet og Akademikernes Centralorganisation. Generelle oplysninger om kvalifikationskrav og stillingsindhold kan findes i Cirkulære om stillingsstruktur for videnskabeligt personale ved universiteter af 13. juni 2007 (se link nedenfor) https://cirkulaere.medst.dk/static/Circular/2007/055-07.pdf

Bedømmelse af ansøgninger vil ske i henhold til gældende ansættelsesbekendtgørelse for universiteter.

Syddansk Universitet ønsker at afspejle det omgivende samfund og opfordrer derfor alle uanset personlig baggrund til at søge stillingen.

Ansøgninger skal sendes elektronisk via linket "Søg stilling online" nederst på denne side. Vedhæftede filer skal være i Adobe PDF eller Word format. Hvert felt i ansøgningsskemaet kan kun indeholde én fil af max. 10 Mb.

Ansøgningen skal indeholde (som pdf. - eller docx.-filer):

• ansøgning 

• curriculum vitae

• kopi af eksamensbeviser 

• evt. øvrigt relevant materiale, som underbygger kvalifikationer
   

Hvis du oplever tekniske problemer, kontakt: hcm-support@sdu.dk.
Se fakultetets vejledning for ansøgere: Ansættelsesbekendtgørelse
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Tjenestested: Statens Institut for Folkesundhed, Studiestræde 6, 1455 København

Ansøgningsfrist: d. 24. november 2025, kl. 23.59

Om SDU

Syddansk Universitet er sat i verden for skabe værdi for og med samfundet. Uanset om vores bidrag kommer i form af fremragende forskning, innovative løsninger, uddannelse eller læring, så skal vi gøre en positiv forskel for samfundet og bidrage til en bæredygtig fremtid. Det gør vi ved at dyrke talenter og skabe de bedste miljøer for forskning og læring. Det er derfor afgørende, at SDU fastholder, udvikler og rekrutterer talenter. Samtidig skal vi sikre konstant høj kvalitet i alle vores aktiviteter – det kan vi kun med de rette mennesker. Det er universitetets forskere, undervisere, studerende, ledere og teknisk-administrative personale, der udgør fundamentet for vores succes.