Data Scientist at the Danish Centre for Health Economics

We are seeking a data scientist with extensive experience in performing health economic analyses at the Danish Center for Health Economics, Institute for Health Services Research , Faculty of Health Sciences , University of Southern Denmark , with appointment starting 1 January 2027.

There is a 2-year appointment. The position constitutes 75% (27.75 hours per week).

The Danish Center for Health Economics (DaCHE) is the Nordic region’s largest center for health economic research and teaching. DaCHE is built on more than 25 years of experience in designing and conducting health economic research projects and analyses with strong academic grounding and high societal relevance. The center has a strong international profile and collaborates closely with both clinical research environments and health policy authorities.

We are about 40 researchers, data scientists and data managers who work to create innovative research and strong evidence to support governance and prioritization in the health care system. Our research spans a wide range and includes, among other things, analyses of health-related behavior, preferences and incentives, evaluation of new health policy initiatives, and health economic assessments of new interventions.

We are very empirically driven and use a broad set of methods, including registry-based analyses, surveys, economic evaluations and preference measurements. We often work with large and complex datasets that combine registry and survey data, and we place great emphasis on methodological quality and societal relevance.

Responsibilities

• Process large data volumes and perform updates
• Design questionnaires
• Be responsible for linking data and carrying out econometric analyses
• Conduct econometric analyses aimed at uncovering causal relations
• Prepare statistical analyses
• Collaborate with researchers, clinicians and authorities on research projects with health policy relevance

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant master's degree in economics, health economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, public health or a related field. A PhD would be an advantage but is not mandatory
• Have experience with research results and be able to support researchers in connection with publishing research results in acknowledged peer-reviewed journals
• Emphasis will be placed on knowledge of and experience with econometric analyses of registry data
• Further emphasis will be placed on experience with questionnaire design

Contact

If you would like further information about the position, you are welcome to contact Professor Dorte Gyrd-Hansen, [email protected] .

Application process

The application deadline is   8 November 2026 at 23:59.

Appointment from 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Salary and employment terms

Your place of service is the Danish Center for Health Economics, Institute for Health Services Research, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M.

Employment is pursuant to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC.

Salary is set according to the applicable agreement and based on objective and gender-neutral criteria, including the job content, responsibilities and qualification requirements.

You as an applicant have the right to information about the starting salary and salary range for the position. This information can be obtained in connection with the recruitment process.

SDU does not collect 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 years (no photo) and transcripts. All documents submitted with the application should not contain a photo or CPR number – in that case the CPR number should 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 the application process can be found here .

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 science faculties. With nine institutes, research at international top level and a wide range of health education programs, we contribute to the development of future knowledge, treatment and health care systems.

As an employee at SUND you will be part of an ambitious interdisciplinary environment characterized by high professionalism, strong collaborations and good opportunities for development. The faculty has activities in Odense, Esbjerg and Copenhagen. In Esbjerg and Copenhagen, strong professional environments form the framework for research and education, while our modern faculty building in Odense gathers research, education and administration under one roof and is directly connected to Odense University Hospital.

Read more about the Faculty of Health Sciences here .

About SDU

The University of Southern Denmark is set up to create value for and with society. Whether our contribution takes the form of excellent research, innovative solutions, education or learning, we aim to 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. Therefore it is crucial that SDU retains, develops and recruits talent.

At the same time, we must ensure constant high quality in all our activities – something we can only achieve with the right people. It is the university’s researchers, teachers, students, leaders and technical-administrative staff who form the foundation of our success.

The University of Southern Denmark wishes to reflect the surrounding society and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.