05 Postdoc positions: Public Health 774 views

The Department of Public Health at University of Copenhagen invites applications for Five 2-year, full-time positions as postdocs from highly dedicated researchers starting on 15 August 2019, or as soon as possible hereafter.

Requirements:

• Applicants are required to come forward with a brief outline of proposed research relevant to public health.
• The outline should include a reference to how the proposed work may relate to the research priority areas of the Department of Public Health.
• The new topics and research methods not already covered by ongoing research are highly encouraged.
• The interdisciplinary research including research that may go across several sections at the Department of Public Health and undertaken as part of an international research partnership are also encouraged.
• The funding provided by the Department of Public Health includes salary for the postdoc, administrative support but only limited provision for research expenses.

Qualifications:

• A completed PhD
• Experienced in research methods and theory of relevance for your proposed research
• Publications in international peer reviewed journals
• Past experience from an international research environment
• Enterprising
• Excellent skills in both written and spoken English
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in teams
• Research project management experience considered an advantage
• Teaching and supervisory experience at university level considered an advantage

Applications:

• Apply online (in English) and include the following documents/attachments (all in PDF format):
• Motivation letter
• A brief presentation of proposed research including alignment with the research at Department of Public Health (max three pages). In addition to a brief presentation of the proposed research, the outline may include anticipated international partners and possible funding opportunities for the activities.
• CV including education, work/research experience, language skills, past funding obtained and other skills relevant for the position.
• A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate.
• List of publications.