Postdoc in Epidemiology Full-time

Postdoc in Epidemiology

The Department of Public, Research Unit for Epidemiology, at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as Postdoc in the field of Epidemiology as per 1 August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a fixed-term full-time position for 2 years. As a postdoc at the Department of Public Health, you will be part of an internationally recognized department, where we work together to promote public health through research into areas that can prevent, treat and alleviate disease. We are involved in broad collaboration both internally and externally. We share our knowledge with citizens, decision-makers, business and industry, practitioners and other researchers – in municipalities, in the regions and both nationally and internationally. The department either contributes to or is responsible for teaching in medicine, public health science, sport science, optometry and nursing. At the Department of Public Health, you will have approx. 200 colleagues, including ninety academic staff members and a corresponding number of PhD students. We work closely with one another across different fields of study and prioritize a healthy work environment. The general tone among colleagues is informal.

About the research project: The project aims to investigate causes of obesity among children and through adolescence with particular focus on interactions between structural conditions and determinants. More specially, the research project aims to examine the interplay between neighbourhood-level socioeconomic status, family-level SES and environmental factors such as green space in relation to development to obesity development and progression during childhood and through adolescence. The research project consists of studies that will be based on data from the Danish National Birth Cohort and the National Child Health Register.

Your job responsibilities: As Postdoc in Epidemiology your position is primarily research-based but may also involve teaching assignments. You will contribute to the development of the department through research of high international quality. In your daily work, you will work closely with colleagues on your project, where you will receive supervision and guidance. Your main tasks will consist of:

• Independent research of high international quality, including publication
• Epidemiological investigations of causes of obesity with a focus on structural factors
• Statistical analysis of cohort and register-based data using epidemiological and causal inference methods such as multi-level models, target trail emulation, mediation analysis and g-computation
• Supervision of bachelors' and masters' students

You will report to Professor Christina C. Dahm. Your competences: You have academic qualifications at PhD level, for example within areas of epidemiology, health sciences, medicine or related field. Strong skills within applied statistics, R programming and experiences with analysis of epidemiological data are required. Experience with modelling repeated measures within individuals is an advantage. As a person, you have good interpersonal skills, are inclusive and team-oriented and able to contribute to a good work environment. We expect you to be fluent in oral and written English. In order to be assessed as qualified for a Postdoc position, you must meet these academic criteria.

Questions about the position: If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Christina C. Dahm, tel.: (+45) 2332 1875. Your place of work will be the Department of Public Health, Bartholins Allé 2, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.