Postdoc: System Dynamics for Adolescent Health

KU - SUND - Institut For Folkesundhed - Kbh K; København; On-site; DKK 355,000 - 426,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Copenhagen invites applications for a Postdoc in System Dynamics Modelling and Adolescent Health. The role sits at the Copenhagen Health Complexity Center, within the Department of Public Health, focusing on modelling social investments and adolescent well-being using linked data assets.

The appointee will work with the Thriving Communities Lab to connect research with real-world health promotion, contribute to publications, and participate in teaching while helping to strengthen

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant science field.
• Experience with system dynamics modelling; related analytical frameworks are a plus.
• Experience with Danish register data is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of a decision-support/scenario exploration tool for policymakers.
• Collaborate with municipal partners in the Thriving Communities Lab.
• Map well-being using multi-layer life-course data (DANLIFE) plus local data.
• Contribute to scientific publications and disseminate results.
• Engage in teaching and develop organizational aspects within the Center.

Skills

System dynamics modelling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication in English

Education

PhD in social science / economics / epidemiology / data science / complexity science / computational science

Job description

University of Copenhagen invites applications for a Postdoc in System Dynamics Modelling and Adolescent Health. The role sits at the Copenhagen Health Complexity Center, within the Department of Public Health, focusing on modelling social investments and adolescent well-being using linked data assets.

The appointee will work with the Thriving Communities Lab to connect research with real-world health promotion, contribute to publications, and participate in teaching while helping to strengthen