Professors in Psychiatric Epidemiology and/or Statistical Genetics at Aarhus University

The National Centre for Register-based Research (NCRR), Business and Social Sciences at Aarhus University, Denmark, invites applications for one or more positions as a Professor in Psychiatric Epidemiology and as a Professor in Statistical Genetics, respectively.  The positions are to be filled by 1 January 2025, but can be flexible subject to mutual agreement.

Professorship in Psychiatric Epidemiology or Statistical Genetics

The appointee is expected to establish and lead an independent research group in Psychiatric Epidemiology or Statistical Genetics. More specifically, the appointee is expected to work on combining genomic and epidemiological data in models related to the causes and consequences of mental disorders. We expect the applicant to work closely with bioinformaticians, statistical geneticists, epidemiologists, data analysts, clinicians and visiting researchers based at the National Centre for Register-based research. In particular, we are looking for researchers interested in combining evidence from epidemiology (e.g. data available from Danish registers) and genetics (e.g. polygenic risk scores) and participate in developing the field of translational psychiatric epidemiology. For position(s) in Statistical genetics we furthermore expect researchers interested in driving innovation and methods development.

The positions will be based at the National Centre for Register-based Research (NCRR) at Aarhus University. NCRR is an interdisciplinary research center and a leading international research centre in psychiatric epidemiology. The applicant is also expected to collaborate both with researchers at NCRR, researchers at other departments across the university, as well as researchers nationally and internationally.

The working language at the department is English, but the appointee should be able to teach in Danish after 4 years of employment.

An experienced researcher with collaborative skills

We seek internationally competitive researchers with an excellent academic track-record in psychiatric epidemiology and/or statistical genetics. The applicants are expected to have a solid documented experience with register-based research, in particular psychiatric research based on individual-level data. Prior experience with interdisciplinary research is an advantage. The applicant must document good capabilities in dissemination and fundraising and excellent collaborative skills as demonstrated through a significant number and quality of international publications. We also expect the candidate to have a proven record of obtaining significant research funding. The candidate is expected to have teaching experience and experience in supervising graduate students or other relevant management experience. Applicants must present their work plan and strategy for a research program.
 

Your qualifications

You must have a PhD degree or equivalent qualifications.

We expect you to have documented research qualifications at a high level in psychiatric epidemiology and/or statistical genetics, and also a strong publication record in international peer-reviewed journals. You should also have a proven record of obtaining significant research funding, and the ability to write and speak English fluently.

We would like you to have following experience:
 

• Experience in teaching, supervision, and leading research groups.
• Experience in communication of research to broader audiences
• Experience in international research collaboration and networking

Applicants should present their future research avenues and visions for an independent research group, as well as how they plan to obtain funding. Qualifications in teaching will be evaluated, and the applicants are encouraged to describe how they would like to contribute to teaching in the future.

A research environment at a high international level

The NCRR has a strong international position and track record in population-based psychiatric research. We are experienced collaborators and colleagues from around the world, offering competent feedback and support in an informal research environment at a high international level. Our work environment is important to us, and we have a variety of social events, including Friday cake gatherings and social dinners.

About us

NCRR – the National Centre for Register-based Research, Aarhus BSS is financed mainly by external research funds. The Centre houses an internationally acknowledged group of researchers in psychiatric epidemiology, regularly publishing scientific articles. In addition to its own research, the Centre also conducts guidance and counselling related to register-based research projects, validation and data management of register data, as well as development of methods for analysis of register data. Other significant grants based at NCRR include iPSYCH, CIRRAU and EpiPsych.  Also, a new international centre on AI in Health is expected to open soon at the NCRR.

Place of work

Fuglesangs Allé 26, 8210 Aarhus V, Denmark

Further information 

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Centre Director Preben Bo Mortensen, Tel: +4587165359, E-mail: pbm.ncrr@au.dk

If you need help uploading your application or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR-supporter Line Møller Kristiansen Tel: +4593522904 E-mail: lmkr@au.dk.

International applicant?

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information here:
https://internationalstaff.au.dk/relocationservice/

Please find more information about research opportunities at Aarhus University here: http://international.au.dk/research/

Terms of employment

The appointment is made in accordance with the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities as well as the circular on the Collective Agreement for Academics Employed by the State (in Danish).
The job content and qualification requirements are described in further detail in the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

Application procedure

When you apply for this position it is mandatory to attach the following:

• Application
• Curriculum Vitae. You are encouraged to declare any periods of leave without research activity, including, for example, maternity leave, since your research activities are assessed in relation to your actual research time
• Education (diploma for master's, PhD and possibly higher doctoral degree)
• List of publications (the enclosed publications must be clearly marked on the list of publications)
  Publications. Up to 10 publications can be included in the application. In the event of several authors the publications must be accompanied by a co-author statement concerning the applicant's share of the collaborative work with the consent of the co-authors. Please use this template
• Teaching portfolio. The specific requirements regarding the documentation can be found here

Materials which cannot be uploaded together with the application may be submitted in five copies to Aarhus BSS HR & PhD, Aarhus University, Tåsingegade 1, 2nd floor, DK-8000 Aarhus C.

Read more about how to apply for an academic post at Aarhus BSS here

The evaluation process

After the application deadline, an assessment committee is appointed. Please note that the assessment of applicants is based solely on the material received prior to the application deadline. For further information, see Guidelines for Assessment Committee, Aarhus BSS.

Read more about Aarhus BSS' professorship policy here.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.