Ph D Position in the field of community participation and the health of vul

at  Syddansk Universitet

The Department of Public Health at SDU is seeking applicants for a PhD scholarship in the field of community participation and the health of vulnerable populations. We are looking for a person with a relevant undergraduate and master’s degree in public health or related research fields.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This PhD is embedded within a project funded by Landsbyggefonden, which aims to analyse how do community-based approaches shape the processes surrounding well-being, health, social cohesion, and resilience among vulnerable populations in rural areas, with a particular focus on Varde Municipality. The PhD study focuses on achieving an understanding of the mechanisms, processes, and theoretical contributions underlying how community-based approaches and initiatives function. It highlights key areas for theoretical exploration (e.g., perceived safety, social cohesion, collective agency, satisfaction with the residential area, and improved quality of life) and enables a more in-depth examination of how these dynamics are shaped by the specific rural contexts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A first degree and a master’s degree in public health or related disciplines
• Academic training or relevant working experience within social inequality, social inclusion and vulnerability or citizen participation, empowerment and health promotion of vulnerable people
• Excellent Danish and English written and communication skills
• Experience within analyzing qualitative and quantitative data
• Experience within project management of research activities and research report writing.

Please refer the Job description for details