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The Danish Centre for Health Economics (DaCHE) at the Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, invites applications for a part time position (10% time) as Associate Professor. The position is vacant from August 1,  2025.  

Job description

The Danish Centre for Health Economics is dedicated to applying empirical methods, as well as economic theory, to answer research questions with high health policy relevance, and to contribute to the improvement of the methods applied. 

Our main research themes are 

We apply a broad set of methods in our research: register analysis, surveys (including stated preference methods) and experiments (in the field and in the laboratory). We offer courses at the bachelor and master level in Health Economics, Evaluation, Economic Evaluation, Economics of Prevention, Pharmacoeconomics and Registry Analysis. 

For more information on the people at DaCHE and our research portfolio, please visit our website at www.dache.dk  

We are looking for a candidate who can document experience with working with registry data and advanced quantitative methods, as well as experience with conducting cost analyses and economic evaluations that are useful for policy making. 

Successful candidates must document an ability to conduct research published or publishable in well esteemed public health, medical, health economic and/or health policy journals.

It is an advantage if the candidate has a degree in economics. It is also appreciated if the candidate has experience with collaborating with stakeholders and policy makers. A documented ability to secure external research funding is seen as an asset.
We expect the successful candidate to actively engage in the development of the research centre and are looking for candidates who have the desire and competences to play a whole-hearted role in an interdisciplinary and enthusiastic research environment. The candidate is expected to contribute to the centre’s teaching portfolio. This includes development of courses and teaching activities. 

Further information

Further information can be obtained from the Head of DaCHE, Professor Dorte Gyrd-Hansen phone +45 20141015, or by email dgh@sdu.dk  or the Head of the Department of Public Health, Professor Pernille Tanggaard phone +45 4565504217, or by email PTAndersen@health.sdu.dk

Application deadline

May 22, 2025, at 23.59 hrs. CEST

Application, salary, etc.

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

Application 

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link "Apply now".  

Attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. 

We strongly recommend that you read How to apply for a position at SDU  before you apply. 

The application must be in English and include (as PDF files) (please note that the application (the motivation letter) and CV must not exceed 10 MB in total): 

• A letter stating the interest, motivation and qualifications for the project (max. 2 pages) 
• A detailed CV, including personal contact information 
• A complete and numbered list of publications 
• Degree certificates (including documentation of PhD degree) 
• 5 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the candidate as most important for this position.  
• a research plan detailing the candidate’s ideas and plans for her/his future research work 

If you experience technical problems, you must contact hcm-support@sdu.dk . 

Please note that all the above-mentioned information must be included in the application.  

Incomplete applications will not be assessed. 

Applications may be shortlisted. 

Shortlisted applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. The committee may request additional information, and if so, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the necessary material.

When the assessment committee has submitted its report, the applicant will receive the part of the evaluation that concerns him/her.

Living and working in Denmark 

Foreign applicants will be offered Danish language training  as part of the employment.  

The International Staff Office  (ISO) at SDU provides a variety of services for new employees, guests and people who consider applying for a job at the University of Southern Denmark.  Read about working in Denmark (Danish rules and guidelines) here

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background. 

• Job Identification 2846
• Job Category VIP
• Posting Date 05/09/2025, 07:50 AM
• Locations Campusvej 55, Odense M, 5230, DK
• Apply Before 05/22/2025, 10:59 PM
• Job Schedule Part time