Postdoc in Implementation Science in Pulmonary Medicine

At the Clinical Institute at Aalborg University there is a three-year full-time position as a postdoc available for occupancy from 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. As a postdoc you will be part of a growing and dynamic research environment at the newly established Center for Implementation Science and Lung Medical Research Unit at Aalborg University Hospital.

Here you will have the opportunity to contribute to research focusing on community involvement and implementation science within chronic lung diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as well as environment and health. We are looking for a motivated and curious researcher who wishes to work across disciplines, build meaningful partnerships and contribute to research that starts from the needs and priorities of local communities.

Your tasks

As a postdoc you will have the opportunity to develop your research profile while contributing to practice-oriented research with clear societal relevance. Your primary tasks will include:

• Development and evaluation of innovative initiatives: Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of community-based initiatives regarding chronic lung diseases and related challenges within environment and health with a basis in community involvement and implementation science.
• Further development of implementation science: Apply and further develop methodological approaches to investigate how evidence-based initiatives can be effectively translated, adapted, implemented and sustained in practice.
• Involvement of local communities and stakeholders: Collaborate with citizens, patients, health professionals, researchers and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that the research reflects their experiences as well as local priorities and practical needs.
• Conduct of high-quality research: Contribute to hypothesis development, literature reviews, research design, development of questionnaires, data collection and handling, data quality assurance and qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods analyses.
• Translation of research results into practice: Communicate research results through peer-reviewed publications, scientific presentations, dialogue with stakeholders and accessible reports aimed at local communities.
• Development of future research opportunities: Contribute to grant and research applications that support the development of innovative implementation science with involvement of local communities.
• Development of your research career: Participate in professional development, interdisciplinary collaboration and activities that strengthen your expertise in implementation science, research with community involvement and knowledge translation.

Qualifications

You must have a PhD or equivalent in medical science, epidemiology, public health, implementation science, social science or a related field. To be considered for the position you must have obtained your PhD within the last five years.

We attach importance to the following

• Good spoken and written Danish language skills as well as strong collaboration and communication abilities.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills, including experience with relevant implementation projects and analysis methods.
• Experience with mixed methods research as well as statistical and qualitative analysis software.
• Experience with digital research tools and platforms such as online questionnaires, REDCap and NVivo.
• Experience with both scientific and popular communication, e.g., via podcasts or social media.
• Strong organizational skills and experience with project management and problem solving.
• Ability to work independently while actively contributing to a cross-disciplinary research environment.
• A strong commitment to improving health and well-being in local communities through rigorous and inclusive research with societal relevance.

We would like you to have experience with or particular interest in one or more of the following areas:

• Research involving local communities, including community-based or participatory research.
• Implementation science, dissemination and implementation of research and knowledge translation.
• Mixed methods research combining qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Theories, models and frameworks in implementation science.
• Research on chronic lung diseases, environment and health, health inequality or related public health challenges.
• Methods and best practices for meaningful involvement of local communities, collaboration with stakeholders and translation of research into practice.

About the Clinical Institute

Klinisk Institut carries out research-based teaching within all disciplines of the medical education and conducts research within clinical specialties.

Read more about the Clinical Institute here.

Application

Your application must include the following

• Application including justification for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, as well as intentions and visions for the position
• CV
• Proof of degrees (master's certificate and PhD certificate)
• Publication list indicating the attached publications you want considered in the assessment. You may attach a maximum of five publications.
• Documentation of teaching qualifications, if relevant.
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation in committees, boards, associations etc.
• Other qualifications in relation to the position
• References/recommendations

You can read more about requirements for your application here .

Applications are submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University’s website.

Aalborg University aims to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone is encouraged to apply for the position regardless of personal background and orientation.

Questions?

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Professor and Chief Physician Ulla Møller Weinreich at tel. +45 30687526.

Interviews are expected to be held on 25 November 2026.

Other information

You can read more about our recruitment process here .

Hiring at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about it here .

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the workplace safety, compliance and integrity.

Salary and employment terms

You are employed in accordance with the Executive Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities and the Executive Order on the Pay Scale for Academic Staff at Universities. You are also employed and paid according to the State Academic Pay Agreement and the Protocol on certain terms of employment for academic staff at universities.

You can read about the salary and salary components for the position in Salary overview in connection with recruitment - Scientific positions (VIP) . See the introductory paragraph on the page and the section “Postdoc”.

There is a 3-month mutual probationary period in the position.

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world

Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer reality-based education and create research results of world-class through collaboration between researchers, students and public and private companies. This is how recognitions, new solutions to society's problems and knowledge that changes the world are achieved. Our main campus is located in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.