Data Analyst for the Research Unit for Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Biodemography (EBB)

Research Unit for Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Biodemography (EBB), Institute for Health Service Research , The Faculty of Health Sciences , University of Southern Denmark , seeks a data analyst for a 3-year full-time position with commencement on 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

We are looking for a candidate with strong quantitative skills, for example a biostatistician, a data scientist with experience in health data or an epidemiologist with proven experience in data analysis and statistics.

About the position

You will be part of an interdisciplinary research environment consisting of epidemiologists, geneticists, clinicians, mathematicians, biostatisticians and database managers. The position involves working with data-driven analyses in epidemiological research projects, where you will play a central role in handling and analyzing complex health data.

Responsibilities

• Structure and quality assurance of large health-related datasets
• Development of scripts and analysis workflows with a focus on reproducibility, transparency and documentation
• Statistical analyses of epidemiological data
• Contribute to coordination, quality assurance and administrative support of research projects, including preparation of materials for reports, presentations and publications
• Administrative and technical support of research activities in collaboration with researchers and other partners across disciplines

Qualifications

We expect that you

• Have a relevant master’s degree in Health Data Science, biostatistics, epidemiology or a related field
• Have experience with analysis of large health or register datasets
• Have experience with one or more of the following tools: STATA, SPSS, R and/or Python
• Have experience with data management and script-based analysis
• Be fluent in English, written and spoken
• Thrive in an interdisciplinary collaborative environment and be a strong team player

About the Research Unit for Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Biodemography

EBB conducts research on human development, disease and aging and the interconnections between these areas. The research is based on interdisciplinary approaches that combine methods from epidemiology, genetics, statistics, bioinformatics and demography.

The research environment is internationally oriented and characterized by high academic quality, strong collaboration and access to unique Danish registries and health data.

About the Faculty of Health Sciences

The Faculty of Health Sciences (SUND) at the University of Southern Denmark is one of Denmark's leading health sciences faculties. With nine institutes, research of international top quality and a wide range of health education programs, we contribute to developing future knowledge, treatment and healthcare.

As an employee at SUND you become part of an ambitious and interdisciplinary environment characterized by high professional standards, strong collaborations and good development opportunities. The faculty has activities in Odense, Esbjerg and Copenhagen. In Esbjerg and Copenhagen strong disciplinary environments frame research and education, while our modern faculty building in Odense brings together research, education and administration under one roof and is directly connected to Odense University Hospital.

Read more about the Faculty of Health Sciences here .

Salary and terms of employment

Your place of work is the Research Unit for Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Biodemography, Institute for Health Service Research, University of Southern Denmark in Odense, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M.

Employment is in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC.

Salary is set in accordance with the applicable agreement and based on objective and gender-neutral criteria, including the content of the position, responsibilities and qualification requirements.

As an applicant you have the right to information about starting pay and salary range for the position. These details can be obtained in connection with the recruitment process. SDU does not obtain information about the applicant's previous salary.

If you are interested in the position, you should submit an application that must include a cover letter, CV with months and year (no photo) and exam certificates. All documents related to the application should not contain a photo or CPR number – if so, the CPR number must be crossed out.

All attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. Cover letter and CV may be a maximum of 5 MB.

Guidance for applying can be found here .

Contact

If you would like further information about the position, you are welcome to contact

Professor Kaare Christensen, email: [email protected] or phone: +45 6550 3049.

Application

The deadline for applications is 13 November 2026 at 23:59 .

Applications are submitted via SDU's application portal.

The application must include

• Motivated application
• Detailed CV
• Examination certificates
• Description of other qualifications relevant to the position

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

About SDU

Syddansk Universitet aims to create value for and with society. Whether our contribution takes the form of excellent research, innovative solutions, education or learning, we shall make a positive difference for society and contribute to a sustainable future. We do this by nurturing talents and creating the best environments for research and learning. It is essential that SDU retains, develops and recruits talents.

At the same time we must ensure consistently high quality across all our activities – this can only be achieved with the right people. It is the university's researchers, teachers, students, leaders and technical-administrative staff who form the foundation for our success.

Syddansk Universitet encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply for the position.