About the opportunity
The Department of Clinical Medicine at Aalborg University is offering a 3-year PhD scholarship within the Health Care, Health Promotion and Organizations program. The position is linked to the ‘Sår & Sind – tæt på’ project, a partnership between Kirkens Korshær Aalborg-Nordjylland, Aalborg University Hospital, and Aalborg University. The research will focus on social inequality in health, access to healthcare services, the role of civil society, and the development and evaluation of cross-sectoral interventions for individuals with complex psychological, somatic, and social issues. The successful candidate will develop an independent research project using qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods, aiming to produce at least three scientific articles.
Salary and benefits
- 3-year PhD scholarship
- Employment in accordance with the collective agreement for academics in the state
- Integration into a multidisciplinary research environment
- Opportunity to conduct an external research stay (3-6 months) at a foreign research institution
Who can apply?
- Master's degree in medicine, public health, nursing, social work, sociology, anthropology, psychology, or a related health or social science field
- Strong analytical skills and interest in practice-oriented research
- Proficiency in English (oral and written)
- Interest in working with socially vulnerable populations
Required documents
- Application letter stating motivations and qualifications
- CV
- Degree certificates (Master's and Bachelor's, including transcripts)
- Other relevant documentation
When to apply
- Application deadline: 2026-09-10
How to apply
- Submit the application via the Aalborg University recruitment system accessible through the vacancy page
Additional information
- The position is subject to a 3-month mutual probationary period.
- Shortlisting is used in the recruitment process.
- The recruitment process may include a risk assessment.
- The PhD program requires completion of 30 ECTS credits in courses and experience with teaching or knowledge dissemination.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- You have a Master's degree in a relevant field such as public health, medicine, psychology, or social work.
- You are highly motivated to conduct practice-oriented research involving socially vulnerable populations.
- You possess strong analytical skills and are comfortable working with qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is on-site in Aalborg, which may require relocation.
- You must be prepared to integrate into a multidisciplinary environment and balance research with teaching or dissemination duties.
- The role includes a three-month mutual probationary period and a potential risk assessment as part of the hiring process.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This PhD scholarship is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful, cross-sectoral health research. It allows you to develop an independent project that directly addresses social inequality, providing a strong foundation for a career in health services research or policy.
Our take
This position is well-suited for candidates passionate about social health equity and practice-oriented research; those looking for a purely clinical or non-academic role may find the PhD requirements less aligned with their goals.
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