About the opportunity
The translational pharmacology research group at Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Environmental Medicine (CPPEM), Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, invites applications for a fully funded 18-month postdoctoral position starting January 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is part of a newly funded project from the Novo Nordisk Foundation, led by Professor Tina Kold Jensen, focusing on the association between early life exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and neuropsychological and pubertal development in children from the Odense Child Cohort.
Salary and benefits
- Fully funded 18-month postdoctoral position.
- Employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).
- Support from the University and research group for relocation to Denmark.
- Access to Danish language training for foreign applicants.
- Services provided by the International Staff Office (ISO) at SDU.
Who can apply?
- Hold a PhD in medicine, pharmacology, public health, or a related discipline.
- Background or work within environmental medicine is an advantage.
- Essential epidemiological and statistical skills.
- Motivation, curiosity, and a strong drive to excel in environmental research.
- Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
Required documents
- Motivational letter
- Detailed CV
- Degree certificates (including documentation of Master’s and PhD degrees)
- Complete and numbered list of publications
- Up to 3 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered most important by the candidate
- Teaching portfolio detailing prior teaching experience, teaching skills, and teaching philosophy
- Description of research experience
When to apply
- Application deadline is November 4, 2026, at 23.59 hrs. (CETS).
- Position starts January 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.
How to apply
- Applications must be submitted electronically using the 'Apply now' link on the official job page.
- Ensure all required documents are uploaded as PDF files.
- Ensure motivational letter and CV combined do not exceed 10 MB in total.
Additional information
- The position involves independent scientific writing, clinical project leading, and supervision of students.
- The postdoc is expected to contribute to additional fundraising, research collaborations, the continuation of the Odense Child Cohort, and departmental teaching responsibilities.
- Shortlisting will be used as part of the initial selection process, and interviews can be performed online if needed.
- For technical issues regarding the application, contact hcm-support@sdu.dk, and for additional information about the position, contact Tina Kold Jensen at tkjensen@health.sdu.dk.
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…
- Researchers holding a PhD in medicine, pharmacology, public health, or related fields with strong epidemiological and statistical skills.
- Candidates passionate about environmental medicine, chemical exposure studies, and child health outcomes like the Odense Child Cohort.
- Scholars looking for an opportunity that balances independent research writing with student supervision, teaching, and collaborative grant fundraising.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is fixed-term for 18 months, requiring careful future career planning toward the end of the contract.
- Relocation to Odense, Denmark, is required if not already locally based, though institutional support is provided.
- The role entails formal teaching responsibilities and student supervision alongside core research tasks.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position fits early-career researchers aiming to solidify their academic profile through high-impact environmental health publications, project leadership experience, and collaboration with a major European research group backed by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.
Our take
Applicants with a solid foundation in epidemiology, statistics, and environmental medicine who want to advance child health research in a collaborative Danish academic setting should seriously consider applying before the November deadline.
Ready to apply?
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