Postdoc in Digital Behaviour Change for PAD App

Syddansk Universitet

Odense

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DKK 360,000 - 430,000

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3 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Southern Denmark invites applications for a fixed-term, part-time (80%) postdoctoral position in the Danish Centre for Motivation and Behaviour Science (DRIVEN) and the STRIVE unit at the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, Odense.

The project mPADapp aims to develop a telerehabilitation app to improve adherence to PAD guidelines, integrating behaviour-change techniques, user-centred design, and engagement strategies, with collaboration across clinicians,

Qualifications

PhD or equivalent research experience in psychology, behaviour science, public health, digital health, or related field.
Strong knowledge of behaviour change theories and frameworks (e.g. Self-Determination Theory, COM-B, BCTs).
Experience with digital health interventions or mobile app behaviour support (design and evaluation).
Strong collaboration skills, able to work in interdisciplinary teams including clinicians, software developers, and health economists.
Excellent communication skills in Danish and English (written and oral).

Responsibilities

Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to co-design app features that promote sustained behaviour change.
Review and apply theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence on behaviour change mechanisms.
Identify BCTs appropriate for PAD patients, including those with low health literacy.
Collect and analyse qualitative and quantitative studies to test usability, engagement, and mechanisms.
Contribute to app iteration and content generation ensuring alignment with evidence-based BCTs and self-determination theory.
Prepare high-quality publications and present at conferences.