The epidemiology group at Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus is recruiting a clinical researcher in the field of Diabetes Pharmacoepidemiology as per 1 November 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. 

The position is full-time for 1 year. 

About the research project

The wider SERIAL project aims to understand multiple chronic conditions, including diabetes and its complications at the population level based on data from Danish registers and cohort studies as well as the UK Biobank.

The current position focuses on the interplay between type 2 diabetes and medication use, with a particular focus on characterizing complex medication patterns and life trajectories of medication use, along with how these can be leveraged to predict outcomes and to improve clinical prescription choices for individuals with type 2 diabetes. 

Your job responsibilities

As clinical researcher in Diabetes Pharmacoepidemiology your position is primarily research-based but may also involve teaching assignments. You will contribute to the development of the research group through research of high international quality. In your daily work, you will work closely with colleagues on your project, where you will receive supervision and guidance. 

Your main tasks will consist of: 

• Independent research of high international quality, including publication.
• Designing, preparing and executing epidemiological research projects, including data handling, preparation and statistical analyses. In particular, you will work with advanced epidemiological approaches in the realms of causal inference–such as mediation analysis—and prediction modelling.
• Developing statistical software package(s) in R for the implementation and dissemination of the methods developed and used in this project. 
• Writing manuscripts that report the findings, including coordination with co-authors.
• Presentation of research results at institutional, national and international research meetings
• Active participation in activities in the research group, such as group meetings, code review sessions.

Your Competences:

• You have academic qualifications at the PhD level in the area of Human Medicine, Epidemiology, Statistics or Health Sciences, preferably with a focus on pharmacology/pharmacoepidemiology, chronic diseases (particularly diabetes), multimorbidity, or their major determinants.
• You have a deep substantive understanding of the clinical decision-making  processes leading to prescription choices in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and common complications and comorbid conditions; preferably through work as a clinician in the fields of internal medicine, endocrinology, general medicine, or other relevant specialties.
• Experience in planning, setting up and conducting epidemiological research. Experience in conducting register-based analyses (particularly using Danish nationwide registries), or analyses based on large cohort studies is a strong asset.
• Experience in independently planning and executing statistical data analysis plans in the R statistical programming language. Furthermore, experience with development of R packages and with the use of distributed version control systems (e.g., git and GitHub) is a strong asset.
• Experience in the programming language Python, along with its suite of prediction modelling libraries, is an asset.
• Working knowledge of prediction modelling approaches and standards, data simulation, and causal inference.
• A track record of peer-reviewed publications in international research journals, and experience in presentation of research results for international audiences.
• A track record of university-level teaching and public outreach activities (within health and/or science communication) is a strong asset.
• Strong organizational skills, an analytically creative mindset, and an interest in diabetes epidemiology.
• As a person, you have good interpersonal skills, are inclusive and team-oriented and able to contribute to a good work environment. We expect you to be fluent in oral and written English.

We Offer

• A workplace built on an innovative approach
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• A supportive work environment with engaged colleagues

Employment Conditions 

• Start date: November 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter
• The position is full time for 1 year. 
• Salary is in accordance with current agreement
• The candidate will be employed in Central Denmark Region and place of employment will for the present be at AUH
• The workplace is Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 11, 8200 Aarhus N.

How to apply?
Deadline for application is October 17 2025. You can apply by using the link “Send ansøgning” below. Please attach application, CV and other relevant documentations.

Questions
If you have questions about the position, please contact Professor Daniel R. Witte (daniel.witte@ph.au.dk).

Read more

• Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus - summary
• Central Region Denmark
• Aarhus University Hospital

Background – what is Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus

Central Denmark Region has established the SDCA with a donation from the Novo Nordisk Foundation of 1.4 billion DKK. SDCA will play a central role in increasing efforts in diabetes in both Central Denmark Region, nationally and internationally.

SDCA is consolidating as one of the world’s leading research environments in clinical diabetes research in collaboration with Aarhus University (AU), the other Steno Diabetes Centers and other Danish and International research environments; in this way, SDCA will play a pivotal role in diabetes research focused on new efforts in treatment and prevention.

The center is located at and organizationally a part of Aarhus University Hospital (AUH).

Stillingen er som udgangspunkt en fuldtidsstilling.

Da Region Midtjylland løbende gennemfører besparelser og omorganiseringer, vil medarbejdere i omplacering, der søger stillingen, have fortrinsret.