Postdoc in Evidence-Based Medicine

A position as postdoc (80% time) is vacant as soon as possible at Cochrane Denmark and at the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine Odense (CEBMO), Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark (SDU). 

The position is limited to 10 months with the possibility of extension. 

Research tasks 

The position as a postdoc consists of research, teaching, professional development, and guidance in Evidence-Based Medicine - in particular, research on conflicts of interest in medicine and other scholarly disciplines.

The centre’s main research topics are bias in clinical research, conflicts of interest, de-implementation, and medical devices. The centre is responsible for a pre-graduate course in evidence-based medicine for medical students, and postgraduate courses (e.g., PhD courses). Furthermore, the centre supports Cochrane authors and runs a methodological consultancy service for clinical researchers, e.g., when conducting systematic reviews.

We expect you to have a relevant academic degree (PhD level) and a research interest in evidence-based medicine clinical research methodology and conflicts of interest.

The post involves primary responsibility for a project on conflicts of interest across scholarly disciplines.

Expectations of qualifications 

The applicant who is hired must have a Ph.D.-degree and documented research experience in on or more of the areas/fields mentioned below 

• Evidence-based medicine
• Research methodology
• Conflicts of interest research

Further information 

For further information please contact Associate professor Andreas Lundh, e-mail: [email protected], phone: +45 65414696.

Application deadline

January 12, 2025, at 23.59 hrs. CET

Salary and terms of employment

The Recruitment/Hiring takes place in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Central Organisation of the Academics. 

Application

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link “Apply now” - see below.

We strongly recommend that you read How to apply for a position at SDU before you apply.

Only applications written in English will be accepted for evaluation.

The application must include (as PDF files) (please note that the application (the motivation letter) and CV must not exceed 10 MB in total):

• a motivation letter
• a detailed CV
• degree certificates (inclusive of Ph.D.-diploma)
• a complete and numbered list of publications
• up to 3 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the candidate as most important for this position. Please notice that one pdf-file must be attached for each publication.
• a teaching portfolio detailing the candidate’s prior teaching experience, teaching skills, and teaching philosophy
• a detailed description of research experience
• an explanation of other qualifications relevant to the position

Please note that all the above-mentioned information must be included in the application. 

Incomplete applications with regards to the above-mentioned requirements will not be assessed.

If you experience technical problems with your application, you must contact [email protected].

Applications may be shortlisted. 

References will be obtained for the applicant who is the first choice for the position - from the applicant’s most recent employer, and from previous employers as required.

Applicants selected for interview must expect to undergo a personality test specifically targeted work related matters.

Living and working in Denmark 

Foreign applicants will be offered Danish language training as part of the employment. The International Staff Office (ISO) at SDU provides a variety of services for new employees, guests and people who consider applying for a job at the University of Southern Denmark. 

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.