Postdoc in reproductive epidemiology

One or two positions as postdoc (100% time) are available at the Research Unit of Gynaecology and Obstetrics theDepartment of Clinical ResearchFaculty of Health SciencesUniversity of Southern Denmark.

The position(s) are limited to 2½ years with the possibility of expected start date is July 01 2026.

Research tasks

The position as postdoc consists of research teaching professional development and supervision within reproductive and female-related epidemiology. The postdoc(s) will be affiliated with the FEMME project (FErtility and Medically assisted reproduction: Mapping womens short- and long-term health Effects). The FEMME project consists of three work packages related to fertility treatment: Cardiovascular disease cancer and mental health. Research tasks include planning conducting and publishing epidemiological studies using large-scale observational data primarily register-based focusing on womens short- and long-term health outcomes within the specific work package.

Depending on scientific profile and interest the position may also involve primary data collection including contribution to the design implementation and management of prospective data collection in collaboration with fertility clinics. The postdoc will have primary responsibility for work package 3 (mental health) and/or contribute across work packages 12 (cardiovascular disease and cancer). Manuscript preparation dissemination of findings and active participation in collaborative research activities are integral parts of the position.

Expectations of qualifications

The applicant must hold a PhD degree or have obtained one at the expected start date in epidemiology or a related discipline and have documented research experience in population-based epidemiology preferably within reproductive or womens health. The applicant must be fluent in English (written and spoken) and have experience with large-scale health data and epidemiological or related analytical approaches and methodology. Experience with the Danish nationwide registers is considered an advantage but is not required.

The candidate is expected to contribute to a positive and constructive working environment through active participation and openness to interdisciplinary collaboration across the department and with external collaborators.

Teaching obligations

The postdoc(s) are expected to contribute to teaching and supervision within epidemiology reproductive health or related areas in accordance with departmental needs.

The research group

The postdoc(s) will be part of the FEMME research group a multidisciplinary and international research environment with expertise in reproductive epidemiology mental health cancer epidemiology cardiovascular epidemiology and register-based research. The group is characterized by close collaboration between epidemiologists and clinicians strong national and international partnerships and access to well-established research infrastructures including Danish and Nordic population registers and prospective cohorts. The research environment supports interdisciplinary collaboration methodological development and high scientific quality.

Further information

For further information please contact Associate Professor Mette Bliddal or Head of Department at the Department of Clinical ResearchRikke Leth-Larsen e-mail:

Application deadline

February 15 2026 at 23.59 hrs. (CET).

Salary and terms of employment

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

Application

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link Apply now - see below.

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Only applications written in English will be accepted for evaluation.

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 motivation letter
• a detailed CV
• degree certificates (inclusive of Ph.D.-diploma)
• a complete and numbered list of publications
• 3 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the candidate as most important for this note that a copy of each publication must be attached as a pdf file.
  • It is permitted to merge copies of the selected publications into a single PDF file.
• a teaching portfoliodetailing the candidates prior teaching experience teaching skills and teaching philosophy
• a detailed description of research experience
• an explanation of other qualifications relevant to the position

Living and working in Denmark

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

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