Postdoc in network modelling and depression

University Of Southern Denmark

Job Location:

Odense - Denmark

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 06-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Health Sciences University of Southern Denmark Odense invites applications for a position as postdoc within the research areas of network modelling depression epidemiology and clinical neuroscience. The postdoc position is for 18 months with a possible 6-months extension starting on February 2 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Department of Psychology is a vibrant inclusive workplace hosting an engaged group of faculty post docs and PhD students. The department has close collaborations with Odense University Hospital and its research covers a wide range of health-related topics and methodologies.

The position and the project

The focus of the position is on developing models that map how everyday psychological distress symptoms interact through time with a persons activities neurocognitive abilities and life events to lead to depression in both people who have never been depressed before and those currently in recovery from depression.

We are looking for a highly motivated and ambitious candidate with an interest in quantitative methods bioinformatics clinical neuropsychology and network theory of psychopathology. The candidate should have experience with network modelling and programming. Experience with systematic reviews and meta-analyses is an asset but not a prerequisite for the position.

The successful candidate will work on the project Dynamic network modelling of depression: towards personalised treatment targets funded by the Lundbeck Foundation. The successful candidate will join a research group with an expertise in clinical psychology psychiatry mathematical modelling and statistics led by Associate Professor Maria Semkovska in a collaboration between the Department of Psychology Odense University Hospital and the Danish Twin Research Center. The primary place of work will be the Department of Psychology University of Southern Denmark Odense.

Required qualifications

PhD in bioinformatics neuroscience computer science statistics epidemiology psychology public health psychiatry or a connected field
Excellent research track record including at least two first-authored peer-reviewed publications relevant to network modelling network theory and/or network meta-analyses.
Fluency in programming as needed for network analyses (e.g. R/python)
Strong analytical organisational and record-keeping skills
Willingness to collaborate with internal and external collaborators as well as support the projects research group members
Interest in teaching
Proficiency in spoken and written English

We offer

An exciting job
The possibility to engage in high-impact multidisciplinary research
A dynamic diverse and international research environment that values collaboration among colleagues
Learning and applying new analytical methods to large data sets
The possibility for contract extension
Flexibility in planning working hours
Advanced professional training opportunities
Possibility of participation in international conferences
For international candidates support with practical and social aspects (e.g. housing researcher taxation etc.) through our international staff office (ISO) (see the right candidate there will be possibilities to influence the project and develop new project ideas within the project frame.

Contact information

Further information can be obtained by e-mail to associate professor Maria Semkovska

Application deadline

December 11 2025 at 23.59 hrs CET.

Salary

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

Application

Applications must be in English and submitted electronically using the link Apply now files must be in Adobe PDF strongly recommend that you readHow to apply for a position at SDUbefore you apply.

The application must include (as PDF files) (please note that the application (the motivation letter) and CV must not exceed 10 MB in total):

A letter stating the interest motivation and qualifications for the project (max. 2 pages)
A detailed CV
A complete and numbered list of publications
Degree certificates (including documentation of masters and PhD degree)
Up to 3scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the candidate as most important for this position

If you experience technical problems you must contact.

Please note that all the above-mentioned information must be included in the application.

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.

Applications may be shortlisted. Shortlisted applications will be assessed by an expert committee.

Living and working in Denmark

Foreign applicants will be offeredDanish language trainingas part of the employment.

TheInternational Staff Office(ISO) at SDU provides a variety of services for new employees guests and people who consider applying for a job at the University of Southern about working in Denmark (Danish rules and guidelines)here

The University wishes our staff to reflect on the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

DescriptionThe Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Health Sciences University of Southern Denmark Odense invites applications for a position as postdoc within the research areas of network modelling depression epidemiology and clinical neuroscience. The postdoc position is for 18 months with ...