Postdoc in Physical Activity and Movement Habits

at  Syddansk Universitet

The Centre for Sports, Health and Civil Society (CISC), which is a part of the research unit of Active Living at the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, SDU, invites applications for a position as postdoc in physical activity and movement habits to be filled for a three-year period from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2027.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for candidates with all or most of the following qualifications:

• A PhD degree within Social Science, Sociology, Public Health Science, Sport and Health Science or a related research area
• Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with quantitative research methods and analyses, including statistical data analysis
• Knowledge of and experience with preparing, conducting, analyzing and disseminating data from survey studies
• Research experience related to physical activity, sport, health and/or social science studies, documented by research output in peer-reviewed publications
• Experience with and competencies to engage in dissemination to as well as knowledge exchange and collaborations with and for society
• Experience with and competencies to act as project manager of research activities

ABOUT US

For 20 years CISC ( https://www.sdu.dk/en/forskning/cisc ) has conducted social scientific research into MOVEMENTS and the social and societal conditions for this: PHYSICAL MOVEMENTS - in the form of sports, play and other forms of physical activity, and SOCIAL MOVEMENTS in the form of associations, voluntary work and civil society.
Active Living ( https://www.sdu.dk/en/forskning/active-living ) is an interdisciplinary research unit with a focus on spaces and frameworks for active living. Based on health and social science approaches, we create and disseminate knowledge about the prerequisites for and significance of lifelong physical activity and movement. Via socially relevant and up to date research, we challenge existing understandings and truths about the significance of individual, social and structural factors for active living. In these ways, we strive to make a difference – both scientifically and at broader societal levels.
The Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics adheres to SDU’s strategy and values ( https://www.sdu.dk/en/omsdu/sdusprofil/strategi2030 ). Our department is recognized for our interdisciplinary research. The scientific, technical and administrative staff support this through active participation in the department’s professional and social life. We prefer candidates with the ambition to make mutual working relationships thrive.

Please refer the Job description for details