Assistant Professor of Register-based Psychiatric Epidemiology

BSS NCRR Center for Registerforskning; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 636,000 - 777,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarhus University in Aarhus invites applications for an Assistant Professor in register-based psychiatric and social inequality epidemiology. The role is a 36-month, 37-hour week assignment split between NCRR and REACH, with a strong emphasis on independent research, high-quality teaching, and international collaboration.

You will develop an independent academic profile, publish in international journals, supervise students, seek external funding, and participate in teaching across bachelor,

Qualifications

• PhD in epidemiology, biostatistics, medicine or public health sciences with a strong quantitative component.
• Postdoctoral experience in register-based psychiatric epidemiology.
• Experience using Danish registers (civil registration system, hospital register, prescription register, causes of death register, etc.).
• Experience using genetic datasets and clinical databases (RKKP).
• Experience analysing trends over time in key epidemiological measures.
• Several publications in international peer-reviewed journals as first author and co-author.
• Experience teaching PhD courses will be a plus.
• Fluent in oral and written English. International applicants are expected to learn Danish, and Aarhus University arranges Danish teaching.
• As a person, you are motivated, ambitious, take ownership and possess good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Independent research of high international quality, including publication.
• Some degree of contribution towards attracting external research funding.
• Make applications as needed for access to Danish population-based registries or other types of data.
• Perform statistical analysis using programmes such as Stata or R.
• Collaborate within two active research groups at NCRR and REACH with national and international collaborators.
• Write scientific articles and participate in international congresses.
• Teaching and supervising students at Bachelor's and Master's level and contributing to the continued development of innovative teaching activities (this applies only to the part of the position that relates to REACH).
• Teaching and supervision of PhD students

Skills

PhD in epidemiology

Postdoctoral experience

Danish registers data

Genetic datasets

Time trends analysis

Publications

Teaching PhD courses

English fluency

Danish language learning

Education

PhD in epidemiology/biostatistics/medicine/public health

Tools

Stata

R

Job description

The National Centre for Register-based Research (NCRR) and Research Center for Health Literacy and Equity (REACH), Department of Public Health at Faculty of Health Sciences at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as Assistant Professor in the field of register-based psychiatric and social inequality epidemiology as per 1 December 2026. The position is a fixed-term position for 36 months with a dedication of 37 hours/week divided between NCRR (80%) and REACH (20%).

The Department of Public Health is a research-intensive environment dedicated to advancing both fundamental scientific knowledge and applied solutions to major public health challenges. Our research spans theoretical, basic, and applied sciences, with the shared ambition of generating impactful knowledge and improving population health. Academic excellence is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to conducting rigorous and innovative research and delivering high-quality teaching. The department is responsible for teaching within public health, sport science, health science, nursing science, and related methodological disciplines, as well as a substantial part of the teaching in the medical degree programme.

While firmly rooted in our respective disciplines, we actively foster interdisciplinary collaboration to advance innovation and excellence in both research and education. We are equally committed to cultivating a healthy, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture characterized by open dialogue, mutual respect, and an informal atmosphere. We believe that academic excellence and personal well-being are mutually reinforcing and essential to long-term success. You can read more about the department here and about the faculty here.

Your job responsibilities

As an Assistant Professor of register-based psychiatric and social inequality epidemiology, you are expected to conduct research at a high international level and to develop an independent academic profile through both individual scholarship and collaboration with colleagues. You are committed to delivering high-quality teaching and supervision and bring collaborative skills, and intellectual curiosity. You are eager to engage in the academic community at Aarhus University and contribute to strengthening the department's national and international profile. We also value academic citizenship. This includes active participation in collegial collaboration, mentoring, and the social and professional life of the department. We therefore expect you to be an engaged and visible member of the department's daily academic environment.

Your main tasks will consist of:

• Independent research of high international quality, including publication.
• Some degree of contribution towards attracting external research funding.
• Make applications as needed for access to Danish population-based registries or other types of data.
• Perform statistical analysis using programmes such as Stata or R.
• Collaborate within two active research groups at NCRR and REACH with national and international collaborators.
• Write scientific articles and participate in international congresses.
• Teaching and supervising students at Bachelor's and Master's level and contributing to the continued development of innovative teaching activities (this applies only to the part of the position that relates to REACH).
• Teaching and supervision of PhD students

You will report to the Head of NCRR Bjarni Jóhann Vilhjálmsson.

Shortlisting will be used.

Your competences

• PhD degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, medicine or public health sciences with a strong quantitative component
• Postdoctoral experience in register-based psychiatric epidemiology
• Experience using Danish registers (civil registration system, hospital register, prescription register, causes of death register, etc.)
• Experience using genetic datasets and clinical databases (RKKP)
• Experience analysing trends over time in key epidemiological measures
• Several publications in international peer-reviewed journals as first author and co-author
• Experience teaching PhD courses will be a plus
• Fluent in oral and written English. International applicants are expected to learn Danish, and Aarhus University arranges Danish teaching.
• As a person, you are motivated, ambitious, take ownership and possess good communication and interpersonal skills.

In order to be assessed as qualified for an Assistant Professor position, you must meet these academic criteria.

Questions about the position

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Oleguer Plana Ripoll ([e-mail]).

Your primary place of work will be at NCRR, the Department of Public Health, Bartholins Allé 2, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark, and one day a week at REACH, Dalgas Avenue 4, DK-8000 Aarhus C.

Terms of employment

• Appointment as an associate professor requires research and teaching qualifications at the level that can be achieved through the satisfactory completion of a period of appointment as an assistant professor, but may also be obtained in other ways.
• The applicant is required to have completed a university pedagogical programme or an equivalent programme.
• Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
• The appointment is in accordance with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (Akademikerne).
• Remuneration is in accordance with the above, and the Salary agreement catalogue for staff at Health.
• The yearly base salary for a fulltime associate professor is DKK 706.233,06 (including a position related supplement, a pre-agreed associate professor supplememt and pension (18.07%)). Additional supplement(s) can be negotiated dependent on experience, special qualifications and performance of special functions. Authorisation supplement(s) will be granted, if relevant for the position. Your local eligible trade union representative at Aarhus University negotiates your salary on your behalf.
• Researchers recruited from abroad are offered a special researcher tax scheme with a lower tax rate.
• Travel and moving expenses may be covered according to the employee in question and, to a limited extent, the accompanying family.
• Further information on qualification requirements and job description can be found in the Ministerial order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.

Application

Your application must include the following:

• Motivated application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Diploma
• Template for applicant - associate professor
• A list of publications
• A teaching portfolio. We refer to Guideline on the use of teaching portfolios
• The five publications stated as the most important in the 'Template for applicant - associate professor' must be submitted
• Research plan, which is part of the 'Template to applicant - associate professor' can be uploaded separately (optional)
• Coauthor statement(s) can be uploaded (optional)
• References/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the e-recruitment system (optional)

We refer to the faculty’s Guidelines for applicants.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

International applicant?

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including assistance with relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about the International Staff Office and the range of services here.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.