Silke Behrendt

University of Southern Denmark is advertising a PostDoc in alcohol research within the project “Understanding older adults’ risky alcohol use to inform targeted preventive interventions and strategies” , funded by Trygfonden . The position focuses on the psychometric evaluation of assessment instruments for at-risk alcohol use in older adults and on identifying risk and protective factors in this age group. This is a research-oriented opportunity for candidates with interests in alcohol-related behavior, measurement, prevention, and applied health research. The announcer is Silke Behrendt , Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Southern Denmark. The post appears to be a faculty-led recruitment for a postdoctoral researcher. Funding: The project is funded by Trygfonden. The post does not specify stipend amount or additional financial details in the announcement. Eligibility/fit: Applicants should be prepared to work on psychometrics, assessment tools, and preventive research related to alcohol use in later life. The post does not list detailed degree or language requirements in the provided text. Deadline: 2026-06-14 at 23:59 CEST. How to apply: Use the SDU Career Site application page linked in the post, review the job description, and submit the application before the deadline.

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.