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PhD Position in Social Drive Out, Health Promotion, and Social Vulnerability University of Southern Denmark in Denmark
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
PhD position with salary according to the applicable agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC for salaried PhD fellows. The post is a 3-year appointment.
Deadline
Sep 15, 2026
Country
Denmark
University
University of Southern Denmark

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The University of Southern Denmark, Department of Health Services Research, invites expressions of interest for a PhD position linked to the Research Unit for Health Promotion (SUND) and the Center for Rural Research (CLF-SAMF).
The project topic is “Social Drive Out as a health promotion practice in the lives of socially disadvantaged citizens”. It focuses on how vulnerable citizens experience and give meaning to outreach health promotion efforts, and on the practical competencies, professional approaches, and relational actions used by employees and volunteers in this setting.
This is a qualitative PhD project with room to further define the project together with the selected student. The work is carried out in close collaboration between health promotion researchers and rural research/political science colleagues, and the place of employment is Campus Esbjerg.
Eligibility highlights: a relevant Master’s degree in public health or social sciences; strong qualitative and analytical skills; interest in social marginalization, vulnerability, and the social, cultural, and institutional mechanisms shaping participation and living conditions; experience with qualitative methods, preferably mixed methods; and strong communication and collaboration skills.
Funding: salaried PhD appointment under the applicable Danish agreement for PhD fellows. The position lasts three years.
Application: submit a motivated application, CV, and degree certificates/transcripts electronically via the application portal. Applications by email are not accepted. Deadline: 2026-09-15.
Contact persons: Professor & Head of Department Pernille Tanggaard Andersen and Associate Professor Annette Aagaard Thuesen.
Funding details
PhD position with salary according to the applicable agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC for salaried PhD fellows. The post is a 3-year appointment.
What's required
Relevant Master's degree in public health or social sciences; strong qualitative and analytical skills; interest in research on social marginalization, vulnerability, and the social, cultural, and institutional mechanisms shaping participation opportunities and living conditions; ability to develop a relevant research design; experience with qualitative methods, preferably with some mixed methods knowledge; ability to communicate analyses to decision-makers, practitioners, and other stakeholders; good collaboration skills, independence, and responsibility.
How to apply
Apply electronically via the 'Ansøg nu' link. Submit a motivated application, CV, and copies of degree certificates and transcripts as PDF or DOCX files. Do not apply by email; incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
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