Postdoctoral research fellow in Breast Cancer Epidemiology

The Department of Clinical Epidemiology at Aarhus University is seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to work on breast cancer epidemiology and survivorship. This is a two-year position, fully funded by Health Insurance Denmark, starting on 15 February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The successful candidate will join the Predictors of Breast Cancer Recurrence (ProBeCaRe) project team. The role involves investigating the association of pharmacological, genetic, and socioeconomic factors with adherence to cancer treatment, side effects, and long-term survivorship using advanced epidemiological methods (e.g., emulated target trials, group-based trajectory modelling, mediation analyses, and Bayesian modelling).

Main Tasks:

• Conduct research in clinical epidemiology, specifically regarding breast cancer and survivorship.
• Apply for access to Danish population-based and medical registries.
• Perform independent statistical analysis using R, SAS, or equivalent programs.
• Collaborate with national and international research partners.
• Contribute to teaching at Aarhus University and its collaborators.
• Participate in grant writing and research fundraising.
• Supervise students and conduct independent research for publication.
• Write scientific articles and participate in international congresses.

Requirements:

• Academic qualifications at PhD/DSc level in epidemiology, clinical epidemiology, cancer epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, or a documented familiarity with international epidemiological research.
• Research experience in cancer and pharmacologic research is advantageous.
• Experience with Danish registries (National Clinical Quality Cancer Databases, Health Services Register, National Patient Registry) and socioeconomic factors is useful.
• Experience in cancer survivorship, patient-reported outcomes, and national surveys is a benefit.
• Ability to secure competitive research grants is advantageous.
• Fluent in oral and written English with good knowledge of Danish.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and a motivated, ambitious attitude.

Work Conditions & Benefits:

• Full-time position at the Department of Clinical Epidemiology in Aarhus N.
• Salary is based on the Salary agreement catalogue for staff at Health, ranging from DKK 493,394.35 to DKK 585,322.48 per year depending on experience.
• The base salary includes a position-related supplement and pension (18.07%).
• Special researcher tax scheme available for researchers recruited from abroad.
• Support for international researchers, including relocation assistance and career counselling for expat partners.",