Postdoc in pharmacoepidemiology: Long-term safety and benefits of ADHD medi at SDU Career Site

Odense, Region of Southern Denmark, Denmark -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pharmacoepidemiology, Epidemiological Studies, Observational Data, Register-based Data, ADHD Medication, Statistical Methods, Programming Skills, Language Models, Data Extraction, Child Psychiatry, Adolescent Psychiatry, Data Analysis, Scientific Publishing

Industry

Higher Education

Description

A 2-year position as postdoc is vacant within the pharmacoepidemiology group at Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Environmental Medicine (CPPEM), Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark. The position is to be filled from June 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. Research tasks The postdoc will be embedded in a large Danish Norwegian research project investigating the long-term safety and beneficial effects of ADHD medication in children, adolescents and young adults, as well geographical variation in access to support and diagnostic pathways. Core research tasks include planning, conducting and publishing epidemiological studies using large-scale observational data, primarily register-based, with a focus on effects of ADHD medication in both children and young adults. Depending on the candidate’s scientific profile and interests, the position may also involve primary data collection, such as extraction of medical chart data using language models and surveys of stakeholders within child and adolescent mental health services. Research environment The postdoc position is hosted within the pharmacoepidemiology research group at Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Environmental Medicine, SDU. The candidate will join an interdisciplinary and engaged research environment and supervisor team with expertise in pharmacoepidemiology, paediatrics and child and adolescent psychiatry. We combine clinical perspectives and data sources with advanced population-based research using nationwide health data to address key questions about utilization patterns, safety and benefits of ADHD medications in youth. Our group is collaborative, international, and dedicated to high scientific standards, while maintaining an open and informal atmosphere. We value curiosity, teamwork, and mutual support, and we take pride in creating a space where young researchers can develop their skills and thrive both scientifically and personally. In daily work, the postdoc will refer to medical doctor, PhD, Helene Kildegaard and Professor Anton Pottegård, but he/she will also be expected to contribute to the whole research unit whose research areas span from pharmacoepidemiology to clinical studies, and cell-based basic pharmacology and environmental medicine. Qualifications The applicant must hold a PhD degree, or have obtained one at the expected start date, in epidemiology, biostatistics, pharmacoepidemiology or a related discipline. The applicant must have strong methodological competencies in population-based epidemiology including programming skills and documented experience with large-scale health data and advanced epidemiological and statistical methods. Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required. Experience with the Nordic nationwide registers is considered an advantage but is not required. Further information For further information please contact Helene Kildegaard, hckildegaard@health.sdu.dk or Professor Anton Pottegård, apottegaard@health.sdu.dk Application deadline March 22, 2026, at 23.59 hrs. (CET). Salary and terms of employment The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Application Applications must be submitted electronically using the link “Apply now” see below. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply for a position at SDU before you apply. The application must include (as PDF files) (please note that the application (the motivation letter) and CV must not exceed 10 MB in total): a motivation letter a detailed CV degree certificates (including documentation of Master’s and PhD degree) a complete and numbered list of publications Up to 3 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the candidate as most important for this position. a teaching portfolio detailing the candidate’s prior teaching experience, teaching skills, and teaching philosophy A description of research experience For technical issues, please contact: hcm-support@sdu.dk Please note that all the above-mentioned information must be included in the application. Applications received after the deadline and/or incomplete applications will not be considered. Assessment Shortlisting will be used as part of the initial selection process. Assessment of shortlisted applications will be done under the existing Appointment Order for universities. Shortlisted applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. The committee may request additional information, and, if so, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the necessary material. References may be obtained for the preferred candidate from their current and previous employers. Living and working in Denmark 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. The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Responsibilities

The postdoc will conduct and publish epidemiological studies using large-scale, primarily register-based, observational data to investigate the long-term safety and beneficial effects of ADHD medication in children and young adults. Tasks may also include primary data collection such as extracting medical chart data using language models and conducting stakeholder surveys.