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The department of Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Environmental Medicine (CPPEM) at SDU is looking for applicants for a PhD scholarship within the field of health science.
We are looking for a person with a relevant degree (MD, MSc. etc.)
Research environment
We offer an attractive, flexible and inspiring work environment with dedicated and highly skilled colleagues. As a department, we value having an informal culture and dialogue across all job functions at the department. Further, attracting and training excellent young researchers is a priority. In your daily work, you will report to assistant professor Iben Have Beck and professor Tina Kold Jensen but you will be expected to contribute to the whole research unit.
Project description
The PhD position is funded by a grant from the Novo Nordic Foundation to investigate the impact of early exposure to PFAS on puberty timing and neurodevelopment (assessed by neuropsychologists) within the Odense Child Cohort (OCC). PFAS levels have been measured during fetal life, and at 18 months and 5 and 7 years. The project does require biological knowledge and statistical skills. The successful applicant does not need to be familiar with these techniques but have a genuine interest in understanding biological mechanisms and statistics. The project is performed in close collaboration with child- and adolescent psychiatry specialists and researchers from the Department of Growth and Reproduction, so good collaboration skills are required.
The position is placed within CPPEM, which is a highly motivated research unit that performs research within pharmacology and environmental medicine. The research areas of CPPEM span from environmental medicine to pharmacoepidemiology, clinical studies and cell-based basic pharmacology. Collectively, CPPEM has a strong background in exposure to environmental chemicals, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacogenetics, pharmacokinetics, drug-drug interactions and therapeutic drug monitoring. Specifically, the environmental medicine group studies the impact of early life exposures to environmental chemicals. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a main focus area, with studies of the adverse health effects of exposure, biomonitoring and advising national and international authorities.
Qualifications
We are looking for a candidate with a Master's degree or equivalent within Public Health, Medicine, Data Science or other fields related to Epidemiology or Environmental Medicine. The ideal candidate has prior experience in working with health data, is familiar with quantitative statistical analysis and has at least a basic understanding of statistical analysis framework or software. If you do not have any experience with the above but are interested in the topic, we still encourage you to apply, as we are mainly looking for a highly motivated individual that is willing to learn. Besides research, the PhD student is expected to help with the department's teaching obligations in accordance with his or her own background. We strongly encourage all applicants to apply, regardless of geographical location, age, gender, race, or religious beliefs. Only complete applications written in English will be accepted for evaluation.
For further information about the project, please contact
Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Environmental Medicine (CPPEM)
University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
Additional information about the position can be obtained from professor Tina Kold Jensen (tkjensen@health.sdu.dk; +45 29464350) or assistant professor Iben Have Beck (ibeck@health.sdu.dk).
Applications must include:
• At letter stating the interest, motivation and qualifications for the project (max. 2 pages) - upload under “Application form”.
• Detailed CV, including personal contact information
• Certified copy of diploma (Master’s degree in a relevant field)
Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.
Further information about the PhD-study can be found at the homepage of the University.
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.
Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated. This also applies to reference letters.
Closing date 31th of Marts 2026
Successful candidates will be asked to send an application to the PhD Secretariat, Faculty of Health Sciences, to be enrolled as PhD students.
The PhD programme will be carried out in accordance with Faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order)
Salary and Working Conditions at SDU
PhD students employed at SDU are employed as PhD fellows according to the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations in public employment (AC) agreement.
Salary and any salary supplement are paid according to your seniority level and as negotiated with your union representative. The base salary (excluding 18.07% pension contribution) is DKK 374,912.98.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
