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Postdoc in Psychiatric Genetic Epidemiology, Personality Disorders, and Eating Disorders Aarhus University in Denmark
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Epidemiology
Funding
Fixed-term full-time postdoc position for 3 years. The post is research-based with a limited amount of teaching and supervision; no stipend or salary amount is stated in the post.
Deadline
Sep 22, 2026
Country
Denmark
University
Aarhus University
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Postdoc opportunity at Aarhus University, Denmark
The Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health, Aarhus University, is inviting applications for a 3-year full-time postdoc in the Department of Affective Disorders (ADA) / Aarhus University Hospital-Psychiatry. The project, EpiGen-EP, focuses on the epidemiology and shared genetics of eating disorders and personality disorders, with a strong emphasis on psychiatric genetic epidemiology, register-based research, and statistical analysis.
The successful candidate will work with Danish national health registers and the iPSYCH sample, using data from Denmark and Estonia to study comorbidity, biological underpinnings, and meaningful subgroups for targeted treatment and prevention. The role includes independent research, publication, limited teaching and supervision, some contribution to external funding efforts, and dissemination to academic, clinical, and patient stakeholders.
Supervision will be provided by Dr. Katherine Musliner (associate professor, ADA research unit) and Dr. Zeynep Yilmaz (associate professor, Department of Public Health, Aarhus University). Administrative reporting is to Dr. Søren D. Østergaard, head of the ADA research unit.
Eligibility highlights: PhD-level training in psychiatric epidemiology and/or psychiatric genetics (or a closely related field), experience with large datasets, strong data analysis and statistical modeling skills, and competence in SAS, STATA, or R. Fluency in English is required; Danish is an advantage. The post is based in Aarhus, Denmark.
Application deadline: 22 September 2026.
How to apply: Submit the application through Aarhus University’s recruitment system. Required documents include a motivated application, CV, diploma, postdoc applicant template, publication list, and teaching portfolio. Optional uploads include up to five relevant publications, a research plan, coauthor statements, and references/recommendations.
Funding details
Fixed-term full-time postdoc position for 3 years. The post is research-based with a limited amount of teaching and supervision; no stipend or salary amount is stated in the post.
What's required
PhD-level education in psychiatric epidemiology and/or psychiatric genetics, or a closely related field; experience and proficiency working with large datasets, preferably Danish national registers; experience with data analysis and statistical modeling; competence with at least one of SAS, STATA, or R; fluency in spoken and written English; Danish language skills are an advantage; good interpersonal skills, inclusiveness, teamwork, curiosity, internal motivation, and a positive attitude are expected. Applicants must meet Aarhus University formal requirements for postdoc appointments and submit complete application materials by the deadline. A child certificate is a prerequisite for employment.
How to apply
Prepare the required documents and submit the application through Aarhus University’s recruitment system via the job advertisement page. Include a motivated application, CV, diploma, postdoc applicant template, publication list, and teaching portfolio; optional items such as up to five relevant publications, a research plan, coauthor statements, and references may also be uploaded.
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