Application Deadline: November 12, 2025
Join a team at the forefront of suicide prevention research in Denmark, contributing to impactful, international collaborations.
The Danish Research Institute for Suicide Prevention (DRISP) invites applications for a position as
Data Manager and Analyst as a maternity leave cover to support research activities in suicide prevention.
Work tasks will consist of data management, statistical analyses, and updating an existing database.
The optimal candidate will have a background in biostatistics, data engineering, public health sciences, or comparable fields.
Proficiency in Danish is an advantage but not essential. Being a cover for a maternity leave, the position is limited to approximately 12 months, with employment at Mental Health Centre Copenhagen. DRISP is part of a larger research unit, which on a continuous basis post new and exciting research positions.
Key responsibilities - Retrieving and quality-checking register-based datasets.
- Managing and setting up datasets for statistical analysis, including linked registry data.
- Producing results for project reports and academic publications.
- Updating the FORSAM.dk database.
Qualifications - A degree in biostatistics, data engineering, public health sciences, or a related field.
- Expertise in statistical analysis and data management.
- Advanced user in SAS and RStudio.
- Experienced data management, e.g. individual-level linkage data.
- Insights into scientific research.
Why Join DRISP? - Impactful Work: Contribute to relevant projects aimed at saving lives and supporting those at risk of suicide.
- Collaborative Environment: Work in a stimulating research setting, engage with international collaborators, and shape innovative approaches in suicide prevention.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for publishing research, developing advanced technical skills in AI, and extending expertise on linkage data.
About DRISP DRISP is Denmark’s leading research group on suicide prevention, based at Gentofte Hospital in greater Copenhagen. Our mission is to study risk factors, conduct interventions, and implement tools that reduce the risk of suicide and provide support for individuals and families.
Application Process Submit a motivated application and CV through our electronic application system. Include details about your education, previous employment, and relevant experience. Applicants must provide 1–2 referees from previous employment who can be contacted during the hiring process.
The start of the work would be January 1st, 2026 or according to agreement.
Salary, pension, and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the relevant organizations.
Interviews will take place on Monday November 24, 2025 (in the afternoon). For questions, please contact Annette Erlangsen (e-mail:
annette.erlangsen@regionh.dk).
We look forward to your application and hope you will join us in this important work!