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Kristine Rømer Thomsen

5 months ago

Postdoc in Alcohol Research, Epidemiology, and Clinical Psychology University of Southern Denmark in Denmark

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Postdoc

Field of study

Epidemiology

Funding

Postdoc position for 31 months, funded by TrygFonden. The post includes an initial contract for 31 months and mentions support for seeking future research funding. For international candidates, practical and social support is available through the International Staff Office; Danish language training is offered, and travel/moving expenses may be covered to a limited extent. Salary is competitive and remuneration follows SDU/Danish academic pay scales, with possible supplements depending on experi

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Expired

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Denmark

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University of Southern Denmark

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Keywords

Epidemiology
Psychology
Longitudinal Study
Clinical Psychology
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Drug Addiction
Older Adults
Statistics
Psychometric

About this position

University of Southern Denmark (SDU), in collaboration with Aarhus University, is recruiting a postdoc for a large epidemiological and psychological research project on at-risk alcohol use in older adults. The position is based at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, SDU in Odense, Denmark, and is part of the project “Understanding older adults’ risky alcohol use to inform targeted preventive interventions and strategies”, funded by TrygFonden.

The research focus combines alcohol research, clinical psychology, psychometrics, epidemiology, and quantitative methods. The successful candidate will work on psychometric evaluation of assessment instruments for at-risk alcohol use in adults aged 60–80 years and on a longitudinal epidemiological study of risk and protective factors within psychological models of addiction etiology.

The research group includes Associate Professor Silke Behrendt (University of Southern Denmark) and Professor Kristine Rømer Thomsen (Aarhus University), together with collaborators Janne Tolstrup, Anette Søgaard Nielsen, Bagga Bjerge, and Kirsten Frederiksen. The postdoc will join an international and collaborative environment with close links to the Department of Psychology and the broader health sciences community.

Eligibility highlights: a PhD in clinical psychology, epidemiology, psychiatry, or a related field; an excellent publication record with at least three first-authored peer-reviewed papers relevant to the project; strong analytical, writing, and organizational skills; documented experience in project organization; and a strong interest in alcohol research and older-adult health. Proficiency in English is required, and Danish is not required.

Funding and terms: the appointment is for 31 months, starting 1 November 2026 or soon thereafter. Salary is competitive and follows SDU/Danish academic pay scales, with possible supplements depending on experience and qualifications. The post also mentions support for future funding applications, international staff support, Danish language training for foreign applicants, and possible assistance with travel/moving expenses.

Application deadline: 14 June 2026 at 23:59 CEST. Applications must be submitted online through the SDU portal and must be complete and in English.

Funding details

Postdoc position for 31 months, funded by TrygFonden. The post includes an initial contract for 31 months and mentions support for seeking future research funding. For international candidates, practical and social support is available through the International Staff Office; Danish language training is offered, and travel/moving expenses may be covered to a limited extent. Salary is competitive and remuneration follows SDU/Danish academic pay scales, with possible supplements depending on experi

What's required

PhD in clinical psychology, epidemiology, psychiatry, or a connected field; excellent research track record with at least three first-authored peer-reviewed publications relevant to the project and position; strong analytical, writing, and organizational skills; willingness to collaborate with internal and external collaborators and support the research group; proficiency in spoken and written English; relevant experience in quantitative analysis within psychometrics and/or epidemiology; documented interest in alcohol research, clinical psychology, quantitative methods, and assessment/etiology of at-risk alcohol use or alcohol use disorder, preferably in adults or older adults; documented experience with project organization. Danish is not required.

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Clinical Psychology

Psychiatry

Substance Abuse

Alcohol Use

Addiction Studies

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Denmark

Research Interests

Clinical Psychology

Epidemiology

Medical Science

Drug Addiction

Psychometric

Professor

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Denmark

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Epidemiology

Statistics

Drug Addiction

Psychology

Longitudinal Study