Research Assistant – Register‑Based Epidemiology i Dept. Clinical Epidemiology, Aarhus

The Department of Clinical Epidemiology (Department of Clinical Medicine) at the Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for 1-3 positions as a Research Assistant within register-based epidemiology in neurology, gastroenterology, or  pharmacology ,with an expectedstart  date of the 1st of April, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a 12-month full-time position.

Department of Clinical Medicine

As a Research Assistant at the Department of Clinical Medicine, you will be part of what is probably the largest health science research department in Denmark. Our research takes place in close collaboration with the university hospital and the regional hospitals in the Central Denmark Region. The department has overall responsibility for the Master's degree programs in medicine and in molecular medicine. At the department, we are approx. 670 academic employees and the same number of PhD students cooperating across disciplines. You can read more about the department here and about the faculty here.

The Department of Clinical Epidemiology is a research department at Aarhus University Hospital, within the Department of Clinical Medicine at Aarhus University. Researchers in the department use advanced epidemiological methods to study different topics related to health research. The department is engaged in a variety of activities regarding epidemiological research, including mental health research. Furthermore, the department is involved in counselling health care professionals to improve the quality of health care and treatment. A large number of projects in the department are carried out in cooperation with Danish and international collaborators. More information on Department of Clinical Epidemiology here. 

Your job responsibilities

As a research assistant, your primary tasks will be within one of the areas outlined below. You will contribute to the development of the department's field through teaching and research of high international quality. In your daily work, you will interact closely with skilled colleagues. This also includes tasks within contract research.

Your tasks will mainly consist of:

• Working on projects related to neurological or gastroenterological disorders, or within pharmacoepidemiology, with the aim of developing a PhD protocol.
• Research may also include other specific topics, as agreed upon with the department's Chair/Professor.

You will report to Professor Henrik Toft Sørensen

Your qualifications

• You are a qualified medical doctor with a relevant education and clinical experience, or you hold a master degree in a relevant are and have some academic  experience academic discipline.

• You demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, are approachable, and actively contribute to a positive and collaborative working environment.

  • We expect you to speak and write English fluently.
  • To be qualified for the position, you must fulfil these professional criteria.

Formal requirements

The position is initially available as a Research Assistant for a 12-month period. Enrolment as a PhD student for an additional 3 years will be agreed upon between the candidate and the main supervisor (Henrik Toft Sørensen). Additionally, note that it is a prerequisite that the PhD candidate is enrolled as a PhD student at Aarhus University Graduate School of Health (http://phd.health.au.dk/) in a separate procedure before starting as a PhD student. The successful candidate will work on that together with the main supervisor.

Questions about the position

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Clinical Professor and Chair, Henrik Toft Sørensen (email: hts@clin.au.dk /Tel: 8716 8215). Your place of work will be Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Olof Palmes Allé 43-45, DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark. 

Terms of employment

• Appointment as a research assistant requires academic qualifications at master's degree level.
• Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
• The appointment is in accordance with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (Akademikerne).
• Remuneration is in accordance with the above, and the Salary agreement catalogue for staff at Health.
• Further information on qualification requirements and job description can be found in the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.

Application

Your application must include the following:

• Motivated application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Diploma
• Template for applicant - other academic positions
• A list of publications can be uploaded if relevant for the position
• A teaching portfolio can be uploaded if relevant for the position. We refer to Guideline on the use of teaching portfolios
• References/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the recruitment system

We refer to the faculty’s Guidelines for applicants.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

Aarhus University

Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/