Postdoc position available for research on pathways to homelessness using register data
Project partners
The project is part of a collaboration led by Senior Researcher and PI Sandra Feodor Nilsson at the Copenhagen Research Center for Mental Health, CORE (place of employment) with Prof. Thomas Munk Laursen, Center for Register-based Research, Aarhus University, and Prof. Seena Fazel, Oxford University.
The Project
The project is part of a larger register-based project on homelessness titled: ”Homelessness, social marginalisation, and adverse problems,” funded by the ROCKWOOL Foundation.
This project examines pathways into homelessness and identifies risk groups for homelessness, while also attempting to predict negative outcomes among homeless and socially marginalised individuals. The aim is to improve evidence in the field to understand why some people become homeless and to focus more on prevention opportunities. This knowledge is useful for user organisations supporting the project, policymakers, and from an international research perspective.
In Denmark, we have a unique opportunity to study homelessness using Danish registers, which is utilized in this project. Since homeless individuals are often difficult to study, we can contribute with unique knowledge in this area with these data.
The postdoc project aims to illuminate pathways into homelessness with a focus on psychiatric disorders and violent incidents, including both being a victim of violence and committing violence.
We imagine that you have a background in public health, statistics, epidemiology, sociology, psychology, medicine, or related fields.
The work will involve data analysis and the preparation of scientific articles with close collaboration.
Workplace
We offer an exciting postdoc position in an inspiring and interdisciplinary research environment at a high international level at the Copenhagen Research Center for Mental Health, CORE, Copenhagen University Hospital, Mental Health Services Copenhagen, Gentofte Hospital. The department is led by Professor Merete Nordentoft, and we have several programs with different focus areas within psychiatric research, including epidemiological studies and intervention trials. We also have professors, senior researchers, postdocs, PhD students, research year students, etc., associated with our research unit.
This position provides the opportunity to become part of a new team focused on the most vulnerable individuals and to initiate new projects.

We expect that you have:

• A PhD-degree, preferably with experience in analysing data from Danish registers.
• Experience with quantitative research methods.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Interest in socially marginalised people with complex issues.

Salary and employment conditions:
The working hours are 37 hours/week with the possibility of flexible scheduling.
The position is limited to 2 years, with a desired start date of August 1, 2025.
You will be employed according to the applicable collective agreement.
Application deadline is April 30, 2025.
For further information, contact: Sandra Feodor Nilsson, sandra.feodor.nilsson@regionh.dk, direct phone: +45 20737212.

Application:

• Motivated application (in Danish or English) (max 1 page).
• CV containing information about education and previous employment, as well as other relevant information.
• Copy of relevant certificates/diplomas (Transcripts of MSc or doctoral studies as well as corresponding degree certificate).
• List of publications (if available).
• Contact information for 1-2 references, who may be contacted.

Department:
Location: Region Hovedstadens Psykiatri.

Please refer the Job description for details