Postdoc in psychiatric epidemiology and/or statistical genetics

The National Centre for Register-based Research at Department of Public Health at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as a postdoc in the field of psychiatric epidemiology and/or statistical genetics as per 1 June 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a fixed-term full-time position for 2 years.

The National Centre for Register-based Research

The position will be based at the National Centre for Register-based Research, Aarhus University, a leading international research group investigating psychiatric epidemiology and statistical genetics. The centre has a strong track record in collaboration with other Danish researchers and with the international research community.

You can read more about NCRR here and about the faculty here.

About the research project

You will join an interdisciplinary team of statisticians, epidemiologists, geneticists, and clinicians, based at the National Centre for Register-based Research, Aarhus, Denmark. The position are funded by various external grants for research projects on the interplay of epidemiological risk factors and genetic factors for causes and courses of psychiatric disorders.

Specific focus areas include psychiatric disorders as well as clinical and social outcomes, but specific tasks may depend on applicants. The positions will generally involve various data analyses using Danish register data and/or large genetic datasets. This may include genetic analyses, causal inference, epidemiological analyses, and clinical prediction modelling using machine learning approaches, and development of computational methods.

Your job responsibilities

As a Postdoc 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
• Research collaborations
• Guidance of bachelor’s and master’s degree students
• Contribution to attract external research funding

Your competences

You have academic qualifications at PhD level, for example within the area of psychiatric epidemiology.

We expect you to have some of the following qualifications:

• Computational expertise in analysing large health datasets, electronic health records, UK Biobank, All-of-Us, or similar sources.
• Experience with programming in R, Python, C++, Stata, SAS, or other programming languages.
• Excellent collaborative, communication, and presentation skills
• Scientifically self-motivated and creative
• Ability to work both independently and in structured groups and take responsibility for the complete research process from the idea phase to publication and presentation of results.

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.

Shortlisting will be used.

Questions about the position

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Senior Researcher Liselotte Vogdrup Petersen, llp.ncrr@au.dk.

Your place of work will be the National Centre for Register-based Research at the Department of Public Health, Bartholins Allé 2, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.

Terms of employment

• Appointment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD 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.
• The yearly base salary for a fulltime postdoc is between DKK 484.214,84 and DKK 538.720,20 depending on the years of working experience after achieved MSc degree. The base salary includes a position related supplement and pension (17.1 %). Additional supplement(s) for special qualifications can be negotiated. Authorisation supplemement(s) will be granted, if relevant for the position. Your local eligible trade union representative at Aarhus University negotiates your salary on your behalf.
• Researchers recruited from abroad are offered a special researcher tax scheme with a lower tax rate.
• Further information on qualification requirements and job description can be found in the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff

Application

Your application must include the following:

• Motivated application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Diploma
• Template for applicant - postdoc
• A list of publications
• A teaching portfolio. We refer to Guideline on the use of teaching portfolios
• A maximum of five of the publications of greatest relevance to the job may be submitted (optional)
• Research plan can be uploaded (optional)
• Coauthor statement(s) can be uploaded (optional)
• References/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the e-recruitment system (optional)

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.

International applicant?

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including assistance with relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about the International Staff Office and the range of services here. Aarhus University also has a Junior Researcher Association and offers career development support. You can read more about these resources here.

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/