Postdoc in Digital Education and Empowerment for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Comorbidities

The Faculty of Medicine, Department of Health Science and Technology, Neural Engineering and Neuroph; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

The Faculty of Medicine, Department of Health Science and Technology, Neural Engineering and Neurophysiology at Aalborg University invites applications for a three-year postdoctoral position in digital education and empowerment for patients with atrial fibrillation and comorbidities. The role is anchored in the AF-EMPOWER project and blends health science, engineering, and digital health literacy.

You will coordinate co-design, prototype development, and evaluation, engaging with hospitals,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and a PhD in health sciences, physiotherapy, nursing, sociology, psychology, or social sciences.
• Interest in co-design, interdisciplinary collaboration, and digital technologies.
• Well-developed skills in conducting research, analyzing data and disseminating results.
• Collaborative competencies to work in an interdisciplinary context.
• Demonstrated track record of securing research funding.
• Language skills in Danish and English (oral and written).
• Access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and contribute to the co-design process, prototype and program development.
• Lead feasibility testing and evaluation of the AF-EMPOWER application.
• Involve in data collection, data analysis, and dissemination of findings.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, patients, relatives and researchers across multiple sites.

Skills

Co-design

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Digital technologies

Research skills

Data analysis

Dissemination

Collaboration

Fundraising

Danish language

English language

Education

Master’s degree

PhD in health sciences or related fields

Job description

Postdoc in Digital Education and Empowerment for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Comorbidities

The Faculty of Medicine, Department of Health Science and Technology, Neural Engineering and Neurophysiology

At the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Health Science and Technology a postdoc in digital education and empowerment for patients with atrial fibrillation and comorbidities are available for appointment from January 1, 2027, or soon hereafter. The duration of the position is three years.

The Department of Health Science and Technology (HST) at Aalborg University is an interdisciplinary research and teaching environment where engineering, medicine and health sciences come together to improve people's lives.

As a postdoc at HST, you will be affiliated to the Section of Public Health at the Department of Health Science and Technology and become part of an international research community with access to experienced supervisors, modern research facilities and strong interdisciplinary collaboration. You will work alongside researchers from a wide range of disciplines and engage with hospitals, industry and public-sector partners to address some of society's most important health challenges.

The department is home to approximately 180 academic staff members, around 100 PhD fellows and more than 1,700 students. We offer a stimulating research environment that encourages scientific curiosity, collaboration and professional development.

At HST, our values – Share. Care. Dare. – shape the way we collaborate, support one another and create knowledge with societal impact.

Learn more about the department on our website and in our research portal.

Your work tasks

The postdoc will be affiliated with the research and innovation project AF-EMPOWER: Digital Education and Empowerment for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and Comorbidities. AF is one of the most common cardiovascular diseases, is frequently associated with comorbidities such as hypertension, heart failure, obesity, diabetes, and sleep disorders, and AF prevalence is expected to double over the next two decades. Education is a cornerstone of AF care, supporting patient engagement and self-management, yet many patients still report insufficient understanding of their condition and its management. The psychological impact of AF and its comorbidities is increasingly recognized as an important aspect of care. The aim of the AF-EMPOWER study is to co-design, develop, test and evaluate a tailored digital educational and empowerment application for patients with AF and comorbidities and relatives to assess its feasibility, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness compared with usual care.

The postdoc will coordinate and contribute to the co-design process, prototype and program development, feasibility test and evaluation of the effectiveness of the AF-EMPOWER application. You will be involved in data collection, data analysis, and dissemination of research findings. The project combines perspectives from systemic innovation, psychosocial well-being, digital health literacy and equity, behavioural science and patient empowerment, implementation science and mixed-methods evaluation.

The Postdoc will work closely with patients with AF, their relatives, healthcare professionals from the Department of Cardiology and the Department of Citizens’ Health at the Regional Hospital in Viborg and Silkeborg, as well as municipalities, general practitioners (GP), community organizations, and researchers. The position requires the ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, apply for funding and collaborate confidently and effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Applicants should have:

• A master’s degree and a Phd in health sciences, physiotherapy, nursing, sociology, psychology, or social sciences
• An interest in co-design, interdisciplinary collaboration, and digital technologies
• Well-developed skills in conducting research, analyzing data and disseminating results
• Collaborative competencies to work in an interdisciplinary context
• A demonstrated track record of securing research funding
• Language skills in Danish and English (oral and written)
• Access to a car

Qualification requirements

Appointmentaspostdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position.

Aalborg University has a policy of parallel language use. International staff are encouraged, with support from the university, to learn Danish during their employment in order to support their integration into the workplace and Danish society.

Danish language courses will be offered as part of the employment.

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.

Further information

Read more about our recruitment process here

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.

Salary and terms of employment

The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Furthermore, your terms of employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities.

The position is subject to a three-month probationary period applicable to both parties.

Aalborg University – Knowledge for the World
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer programmes grounded in real-world challenges and produce world-class research through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private organizations. These collaborations generate insights, new solutions to societal challenges, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, with additional campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.

Type of employment

Type of employment Temporary position more than 6 months

Contract type

Contract type Full time

Number of positions

Number of positions 1

Full-time equivalent 37

City Aalborg

County *

Country

Reference number

Reference number 2026/1192

Contact

• Professor, Birthe Dinesen, [phone], [e-mail]