Clinical Researcher in Diabetes Epidemiology at Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus, Aarhus University Hospital
The epidemiology group at Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus is recruiting a Clinical Researcher in the field of Diabetes Epidemiology as per 1 May 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The position is a fixed-term position for 3 years.
About the research project
The position is part of the COMP-DM project, funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation as a SUSTAIN grant. The aim of the project is to understand how diabetes and cognitive function are related and interact as co-determinants of multimorbidity. The project is a collaboration between Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus, Aarhus University (Aarhus Business School) and the Research Unit for General Practice and is embedded within the ongoing Helbred I Midt cohort.
The current position focuses on tasks related to the setup of cognitive function testing in new waves of the Helbred I Midt cohort and to the analysis of those data in relation with the incidence of multiple chronic conditions (multimorbidity) in the Danish health registers. Furthermore, the position involves taking an active role in project coordination of the COMP-DM consortium, preparation of manuscripts and presentations summarizing the research findings.
Your job responsibilities
As researcher assistant in Diabetes Epidemiology your position is primarily research-based but may also involve teaching assignments. You will contribute to the development of the research group through research of high international quality. In your daily work, you will work closely with colleagues on your project, where you will receive supervision and guidance.
Your main tasks will consist of
- Research of high international quality, including publication.
- Designing, preparing and executing epidemiological research projects, including data handling, preparation and statistical analyses.
- Writing manuscripts that report the findings, including coordination with co-authors.
- Presentation of research results at institutional, national and international research meetings.
- Active participation in activities in the research group, such as group meetings, code review sessions.
Your Competences
- You have academic qualifications at the PhD, and preferably also at the post-doc level in the area of Human Medicine, Epidemiology, Statistics or Health Sciences, preferably with a focus on chronic diseases (particularly diabetes) multimorbidity, or their major determinants.
- Experience in planning, setting up and conducting epidemiological research. Experience in conducting register-based analyses, or analyses based on large cohort studies is a strong asset
- Experience in working with multi-morbidity as an outcome is a strong asset
- Experience in independently planning and executing statistical data analysis plans in the R statistical programming language.
- Strong organizational skills, an analytically creative mindset and an interest in diabetes epidemiology
- As a person, you have good interpersonal skills, are inclusive and team-oriented and able to contribute to a good work environment. We expect you to be fluent in oral and written English.
We Offer
- A workplace built on an innovative approach
- Opportunities for professional and personal development
- A supportive work environment with engaged colleagues
Employment Conditions
- Start date: May 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter
- The position is full-time (100%) and temporary (36 months)
- Salary is in accordance with current agreement
- Employment is conditional on a satisfactory child certificate
- The candidate will be employed in Central Denmark Region and place of employment will for the present be at AUH
- The workplace is Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 11, 8200 Aarhus N.
How to apply?
Deadline for application is 28 April 2026. You can apply by using the link “Send ansøgning” below. Please attach application, CV and other relevant documentations.
Questions
If you have questions about the position, please contact Professor Daniel R. Witte (daniel.witte@ph.au.dk).
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Background – what is Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus
Central Denmark Region has established the SDCA with a donation from the Novo Nordisk Foundation of 1.4 billion DKK. SDCA will play a central role in increasing efforts in diabetes in both Central Denmark Region, nationally and internationally.
SDCA is consolidating as one of the world’s leading research environments in clinical diabetes research in collaboration with Aarhus University (AU), the other Steno Diabetes Centers and other Danish and International research environments; in this way, SDCA will play a pivotal role in diabetes research focused on new efforts in treatment and prevention.
The center is located at and organizationally a part of Aarhus University Hospital (AUH).
The position is, as a starting point, a full-time position.
As Region Midtjylland is continuously implementing cost-saving measures and reorganisations, employees subject to redeployment who apply for the position will be given priority.
