Data analyst for large international collaborative project on menopause and mental health

We are looking for a data analyst for example a biostatistician or epidemiologist with strong quantitative skills to join theResearch Unit for Child and Adolescent PsychiatryDepartment of Clinical Researchat theUniversity of Southern Denmark starting from August 2026 or later. The position is a3-year full-time positionand part of a largeWellcome Trustfunded international research project.

Do you enjoy working with large health datasets and advanced statistical analyses Would you like to apply your analytical expertise in a research project focused on womens mental health across the menopausal transition Then you might be the colleague we are looking for.

This position suits both candidates who primarily enjoydata analysis and methodological work as well as candidates with a research background who would like to remain engaged in scientific research and publications but without necessarily pursuing a traditional academic career trajectory.

A central part of the role is to help shape the analytical direction of the project. The successful candidate will work closely with the project investigators to develop and refine analytical strategies and will have the opportunity to contribute methodological ideas that strengthen the scientific rigour of the project. We therefore welcome applicants who enjoy thinking critically about study design statistical methods and interpretation of complex health data.

Responsibilities

You will work closely with researchers inDenmark (SDU/OUH) Sweden (Karolinska Institute) the United States (Mount Sinai Department of Psychiatry) and the UK (lived experience collaborators). These collaborators bring expertise in psychiatric epidemiology biostatistics and reproductive mental health.

As a data analyst you will be responsible for or contribute to the following tasks:

• Preparing managing and harmonising large-scale cohort and register data from Denmark and coordinating this with collaborators in Sweden
• Conducting statistical analyses of longitudinal health data including time-to-event analyses and regression modelling
• Working closely with Professor Munk-Olsen and the project team to develop refine and implement analytical strategies including development and validation of prediction models for psychiatric outcomes using cohort and register data
• Contributing to implementation of causal inference approaches including target trial emulation analyses
• Ensuring transparent and reproducible analytical workflows including systematic documentation version control and well-structured analytical pipelines
• Contributing to scientific manuscripts and other research outputs where relevant

Depending on experience and interests the successful candidate may also take a leading role in specific analytical components of the project including development of new analytical approaches or methodological contributions related to prediction modelling causal inference or longitudinal data analysis.

Qualifications

We are looking for a colleague who:

• Has strong quantitative skills and experience analysing large population-based health datasets
• Has experience with statistical programming (e.g. R Python or similar)
• Has a background in epidemiology biostatistics statistics public health data science or a related field
• Has a Masters degree or PhD Degree
  • If you expect to complete your Masters degree in June 2026 you are also welcome to apply just make sure to mention this in your application.
• Is interested in applying quantitative methods to the groups research on mental health and womens health

It will be considered a strong advantage if you have experience with e.g.:

• Survival analysis or other time-to-event modelling approaches
• Prediction modelling and model validation
• Causal inference methods or pharmacoepidemiology including target trial emulation

We expect that you:

• Work independently and are comfortable managing complex datasets
• Actively contribute to collaboration within the team
• Enjoy working in interdisciplinary and international research environments
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills

The working language of the group isEnglish while knowledge ofDanishis preferrable.

Candidates at different career stages are encouraged to apply. Applicants with more limited experience should be motivated to develop the analytical skills required for the position and we will support the successful candidate in strengthening their methodological expertise through relevant courses and training opportunities where needed.

About the Research Unit for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the Faculty of Health Sciences

The position is based in the Research Unit for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry where we conduct interdisciplinary research combining psychiatric epidemiology register-based research and advanced statistical methods to improve understanding and prevention of mental disorders. Our research also includes intervention studies large-scale randomized controlled trials as well as studies applying qualitative research methods. The unit provides a dynamic and collaborative research environment with researchers from psychiatry psychology epidemiology and public health. We place strong emphasis on collegial collaboration methodological development and high-quality research.

The Faculty of Health Sciences (SUND) consists of eight departments whose researchers are leaders in medicine public health psychology sports science clinical biomechanics clinical nursing midwifery science occupational and physical therapy as well as audiology. The faculty conducts research for and with society and communicates research results to the public healthcare professionals and decision-makers. The faculty also offers a corresponding range of health science programs aimed at educating healthcare professionals at an international level for the healthcare system of the future.

In 2023 most of SUND moved into a newly built modern faculty building of 50000 m² in Odense where research teaching and administration are gathered under one roof. The building is made of high-quality materials and is directly connected to the upcoming Odense University Hospital creating unique opportunities for collaboration across disciplines and functions. The faculty also has activities on the campus in Esbjerg and at the National Institute of Public Health on the campus in Copenhagen

Read more about the Faculty of Health Scienceshere.

Contact

If you would like more information about the position you are welcome to contact Professor Trine Munk-Olsen.

Application Process

The application deadline is May 01 2026 at 23.59 hrs. (CEST). We expect to conduct interviews in week 20 or 21.

Employment starts on August 01 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

It is possible to have regular days working from home if this is preferable for the candidate.

Salary and Terms of Employment

Your place of employment will be the at the Research Unit of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Odense Hospitalsringen 90 5260 Odense S.

Employment is in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and Academics.

If you are interested in the position you must submit an application that includes

• a cover letter
• CV indicating months and years and
• diplomas

All documents related to the application should not contain CPR numbers if so the CPR number must be redacted.

All attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. The cover letter and CV must not exceed 5 MB.

Guidance on the application process can be foundhere.

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

About SDU

The University of Southern Denmark exists to create value for and with society. Whether our contribution comes in 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 talent and creating the best environments for research and learning. It is therefore crucial that SDU retains develops and recruits talent. At the same time we must ensure consistently high quality in all our activities and we can only do that with the right people. It is the universitys researchers teachers students leaders and technical-administrative staff who form the foundation of our success.