The Research Unit of General Practice, Department of Public Health (IST), University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for a fully funded one-year postdoctoral position. The position is to be filled from July 15th 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is related to the application of system analytics and modelling within and based upon data from Danish healthcare.

About the research project
The candidate for this position will spend time on developing and publishing on three main areas:

• Readmission analysis in Danish healthcare based on developing and using AI/ML models

• System analytics approach to efficiency-quality trade-offs in Danish healthcare focusing on readmissions

• Therapeutic inertia with a focus on explainable AI decision support for timely therapy adjustments

The work will be done in close collaboration with senior staff from general practice, hospitals, and health economics. 

About the position
We are looking for an experienced researcher at postdoc level with documented knowledge and experience related to system analytics and use of AI or ML driven models on large data sets.

We are looking for a person with good communication skills, an ability to work both independently and closely with other researchers and staff, and a person who wish to participate in the everyday life at the research unit.

We expect that you:

• Hold a PhD in a subject relevant to the research topics.

• Have hands-on experience with system analytics and use of large data sets.

• Are proficient in coding and data management using tools such as Stata, R, or Python.

• Have a strong interest in the research area and have a strong independent drive to excel.

• Possess excellent collaboration skills and enjoy working across sectors and disciplines.

• Have strong English communication skills, both written and spoken.

We offer

We offer a one-year postdoc position (37 hours per week) starting on July 15st 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter and terminating one years later at Research Unit of General Practice, IST, SDU in Odense, Denmark. The end date will be adjusted according to the start date.

Further information

Contact professor Jesper Bo Nielsen jbnielsen@health.sdu.dk or professor Jens Søndergaard jsoendergaard@health.sdu.dk for questions about the position.

The application must include the following:

• A motivated application letter.

• A detailed CV.

• Degree certificates (Master and PhD).

• A complete and numbered list of publications (indicating which publications are attached).

• Up to three publications (or draft manuscripts) you wish to be considered in the assessment of your scientific qualifications. Please attach a PDF file for each publication.

• Teaching portfolio.

The application and all attachments must be in English. Only material in English will be assessed.

Please note that we only accept PDF files. Each file must not exceed 10 MB. We do not accept zip files, jpg, or other image formats. All PDF files must be unlocked, allow binding, and must not be password-protected. If you have more than one file for a given field, please combine them into a single PDF before uploading, as each field can only handle one file.

If the application does not include the required material, the faculty may reject the application without further notice. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Assessment and evaluation process:

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will receive an assessment. Applications will be evaluated by an assessment committee, and shortlisted applicants will receive the part of the assessment that concerns them. The committee may request additional information, and in such cases, it is the applicant’s responsibility to provide the necessary material.

Interviews may form part of the overall assessment. Interviews can be performed online if needed.

Application deadline: May 4, 2026 at 23.59 CET.

SDU wishes to reflect the surrounding society and therefore encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background.

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.

About SDU
The University of Southern Denmark exists to create value for and with society. Whether our contribution comes in the form of excellent research, innovative solutions, education, or learning, we aim to make a positive difference and contribute to a sustainable future. We do this by nurturing talent and creating the best environments for research and learning. It is therefore essential that SDU retains, develops, and recruits talent. At the same time, we must ensure consistently high quality in all our activities – something we can only achieve with highly qualified employees. The university’s researchers, teachers, students, leaders, and technical-administrative staff form the foundation of our success.