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, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, seeks a data analyst for a 3-year full-time position with start on 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

We are seeking 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 become 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

• Structuring and quality assurance of large health-related datasets
• Development of scripts and analysis pipelines 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 material 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 registry 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
• Are fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Thrive in an interdisciplinary collaborative environment and are a strong team player

About the Research Unit for Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Biodemography

EBB researches human development, disease and aging, and the relationships 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 professional quality, strong collaboration and access to unique Danish registers 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 science faculties. With nine institutes, world-class research and a wide range of health education programs, we contribute to the development of future knowledge, treatment and health care.

As an employee at SUND you will be part of an ambitious and interdisciplinary environment characterized by high professionalism, strong collaborations and good development opportunities. The faculty has activities in Odense, Esbjerg and Copenhagen. In Esbjerg and Copenhagen strong professional environments provide the framework for 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 employment terms

Your workplace 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 governed by the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC.

Salary is set according to the applicable collective agreement and based on objective and gender-neutral criteria, including the content of the position, 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 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 indicated (no photo) and degree certificates. All documents related to the application should not include a photo or CPR number – if so, 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.

Contact person

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

Professor Kaare Christensen, email: [email protected] or telephone: +4565503049.

Application

The application deadline is 13 November 2026 at 23:59 .

The application is submitted via SDU's application portal.

The application must include

• A motivated application
• Detailed CV
• Degree certificates
• Description of other qualifications relevant to the position

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

About SDU

The University of Southern Denmark aims to create value for and with society. Whether our contribution takes the form of excellent research, innovative solutions, education or learning, we strive 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. It is essential that SDU retain, develop and recruit talents.

At the same time, we must ensure consistently high quality in all our activities – and that 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 of our success.

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

Location

Odense M, Denmark

Apply Before

2026-11-13T22:59:00+00:00