Data Analyst at the Danish Twin Registry and the Danish Aging Research Center

A position as data analyst – for example a biostatistician or data scientist with strong competencies in health data or an epidemiologist with strong quantitative skills – is open at the Research Unit for Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Biodemography, Faculty of Health Sciences, at the University of Southern Denmark. The position is a 2-year full-time position and starts August 1^st, 2026, or later. 
 

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be working with data‑driven analyses in epidemiological projects in the multidisciplinary team at the Danish Twin Registry and the Danish Aging Research Center. The team comprises epidemiologists, geneticists, clinicians, mathematicians, biostatisticians, and database managers. The work will include

• Structuring and quality assurance of large health-related datasets

• Developing scripts and analysis workflows, including ensuring transparency in the process

• Statistical analyses of epidemiological data

• Contributing to scientific articles and presentations

Qualifications

• Ph.D./Master’s degree in Health Data Science, biostatistics, epidemiology, or equivalent

• Experience with analyzing large health data sets

• Knowledge of STATA, SPSS, R and/or preferably Python

• Experience with data management and script‑based analysis

• Knowledge of clinical health practice is considered an advantage

• Fluent English language skills 

• A strong team player
   

About the Research Unit for Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Biodemography 

The position is based in the Research Unit for Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Biodemography, where we study human development, diseases, and aging and the link between them. We are engaged in cross-disciplinary research that combines methods from epidemiology, genetics, statistics, bioinformatics and demography. The Unit is home to the Danish Twin Registry and the Danish Aging Research Center and the position is anchored in both of these research environments. 
 

Further information 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Prof. Kaare Christensen, kchristensen@health.sdu.dk. 
 

Application deadline

June 9, 2026, at 23.59 hrs. CEST.
 

Application 

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link “Apply now” - see below.  

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Only online applications will be accepted. Attached files must be Adobe PDF or Word format. Each field in the application form can contain up to max. 10 Mb.

The application must contain (as pdf.- or docx.-files):

• a motivation letter

• a CV (maximum of two pages)

• degree certificates (inclusive of Master’s-diploma)

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

Salary and terms of employment

Your place of work will be at the Research Unit for Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Biodemography, Campusvej 55, DK-5230 Odense M, Denmark. 

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

Living and working in Denmark 

Foreign new employees 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
 

About SDU

SDU is committed to fostering a diverse staff that reflects society’s diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of personal background. 

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