Position as postdoctoral researcher within genetic epidemiology at the Department of Clinical Immunology, Zealand University Hospital, Zealand Region

We have a vacant position as postdoctoral researcher from 2026-01-01 (or when available) to conduct a two-year scientific study within genetic epidemiology. The position is temporary and runs for 24 months. The position is 37 hours per week, with work hours between 08:00 – 15:24 on weekdays. However, the research project can also require that you work on evenings/weekends.

The position is at the Department of Clinical Immunology in Næstved. However, in 2026 we will move the department to Køge. The aim of the research project is to determine the importance of genetic variants/risk scores and epidemiological risk factors for infections, chronic inflammation and cardio-metabolic diseases. The study is conducted in close collaboration with Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, Copenhagen University.

The postdoctoral researcher shall run the project, arrange international collaborations for metaanalyses, perform the analyses, and present the results at conferences and in scientific publications. The postdoctoral researcher will collaborate with other researchers within the research group at the Department of Clinical Immunology, Zealand University Hospital as well as in our research network. In addition, the postdoctoral researcher is expected to support and supervise younger researchers, establish his/her own research area, and contribute to the department’s research strategy.

We have the following wishes for the candidate:

You have experience and skills within the following:

• Epidemiology
• Genetics
• Statistical analyses in R or similar programs.

Your education and background:

• A Ph.D. degree in natural science, public health or medicine.
• At least one submitted or accepted first authorship in a relevant journal
• Excellent collaborative skills
• A positive and motivating attitude making you an excellent role model
• Diligence and intellectual flexibility as required for an academic position
• An open and positive mind that actively contributes to the infrastructure and the success of the research team

We offer you

- A position in a large organisation with around 150 employees, of whom 50 will be in Næstved.

- A workplace with many new challenges and a good work environment.

- A growing and international research environment within genetic epidemiology, public health, immunology, and biomarkers.

- Highly qualified mentors including professor Ole Birger Vesterager Pedersen, research consultant Liam Quinn, and research consultant Maria Didriksen

- An active research environment with five other senior researchers, several Ph.D. students, and close collaborations with researchers from all major Danish research groups within genetic epidemiology.

Om os

Den 1. januar 2024 fusionerede Sjællands Universitetshospital (SUH) med Nykøbing F. Sygehus (NFS). Som et af Danmarks største akutsygehuse driver og udvikler vi sygehusene i Køge, Roskilde og Nykøbing F. Vi har aktivitet på alle regionens sygehuse, og vi betjener alle regionens patienter med specialiserede sundhedsydelser samt tilbyder sundhedsydelser inden for 32 forskellige lægelige specialer.

Som Danmarks seneste universitetshospital søger vi at omdefinere tilgangen til, hvordan sundhedsfaglige ydelser leveres i regionen. Vi stræber efter at sikre lige sundhedstilbud for alle. Med øget fokus på uddannelse, forskning og innovation arbejder vi ud fra tankesættet om at bygge bro over afstande, etablere tværfaglige fællesskaber og bringe specialiseret behandling tættere på borgerne.

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