– Prevention of Chronic Disease and Development of Prediction Models at the Oncology Department, Vejle Hospital & Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark. We are looking for a dedicated and analytic data scientist to participate in an exciting EU-funded health project focused on preventing chronic diseases through advanced prediction models based on health data. The position is anchored in the Oncology Department at Vejle Hospital, where you will work in an innovative research environment with other researchers closely connected to clinical practice. If you have a strong background in data science and an interest in applying your skills to improve public health, this position is for you! Vejle Hospital is a specialist hospital in cancer and public health diseases.

About the Project The job position is part of a larger EU-funded research initiative aimed at developing and implementing prediction models for the prevention of chronic diseases (JA PreventNCD), including cancer. By analyzing large volumes of health data, including registry data, the project will contribute to early detection and preventive measures, which can improve patients' quality of life and reduce the burden of chronic diseases on society. The project is based at Vejle Hospital which is a dedicated hospital for chronic diseases and cancer, providing a unique opportunity to closely link research with clinical practice.

We Offer:

• The opportunity to contribute to important research with the potential to improve public health across Europe.
• Collaboration within a diverse team of different specialties and extensive research experience.
• Flexible working conditions and the possibility to work in an inspiring environment with a high degree of freedom.
• The chance to work with large and diverse datasets covering the entire Danish population.

Your Responsibilities:

• Continue ongoing advanced research in data analysis and the development of prediction models focusing on chronic disease prevention.
• Develop, train, and validate machine learning algorithms and statistical models using tabular data, to predict the risk of chronic diseases.
• Analyze large datasets from national health registries in collaboration with clinicians and other researchers.
• Disseminate research findings through scientific publications and interdisciplinary collaborations at both national and international levels.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of researchers and physicians at Vejle Hospital, as well as partners from other EU countries.
• Ensure that data analysis adheres to ethical guidelines and current data protection legislation.

Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in engineering, computer science, data science, statistics, or a related discipline.
• Experience with data analysis, machine learning, and statistical modeling.
• Programming skills in Python, with practical experience using essential data science libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Scikit-Learn, among others.
• Communication skills in both Danish or English, with the ability to present research findings to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently, as well as good interdisciplinary collaboration skills in a research environment.
• Familiarity with or experience in health registries and registry data is an advantage.

Application & Interview We encourage all interested candidates regardless of age, gender, race, religion, or ethnicity to apply for the position.

In case you find working with data analysis very interesting but might not fulfill all the above criteria, we still encourage you to apply for the position or to contact us to hear more.

Use the application form and submit your application, CV and diplomas.

Job interviews will be conducted at October 21st and 22nd primarily afternoon in Vejle.

Job start December 1st, 2025 or depending on your preferences and availability.

Questions? For more information about the position or the project, contact senior physician Claus Lohman Brasen at tel: +45 7940 6955 / Claus.Lohman.Brasen@rsyd.dk or data scientist Ricco Noel Hansen Flyckt at tel: +45 7940 5292 / Ricco.Noel.Hansen.Flyckt@rsyd.dk.