The Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Odense, invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship within the research areas of alcohol use interventions, addiction, and E-mental health.
The postdoc position is for 15 months, starting on the 1st of February 2024 or shortly thereafter.
The Department of Psychology is a vibrant, inclusive workplace hosting an engaged group of faculty, postdocs and PhD students. The department has close collaborations with the Unit of Clinical Alcohol Research at SDU and Odense University Hospital, and its research covers a wide range of health-related topics and methodologies.
The position and the project
The focus of the position is on setting up and pilot-testing a text-messaging intervention for older adults who drink at health-hazardous levels in Denmark. The aim of the study is to investigate, whether different forms of text messages can help the target group with reducing their alcohol consumption. This intervention has previously been pilot-tested in the United States and we have a close collaboration with the work group behind the original intervention. We expect to apply for funding for a full RCT after a successful pilot-phase.
We are looking for a highly motivated and ambitious candidate with an interest in the area of interventions for problematic alcohol use, addiction, E-mental health, clinical psychology, and quantitative methods.
The candidate should have experience with project organization, recruitment of participants, and quantitative data analysis.
The successful candidate will work on the project "Text messaging to reduce high-risk alcohol use among older adults" funded by Trygfonden. The successful candidate will join a research group with an expertise in addiction, interventions for problematic alcohol use in older adults, clinical psychology, and quantitative methods, led by Associate Professor Silke Behrendt. The primary place of work will be at the Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense.
Required qualifications
PhD in psychology, public health, psychiatry or a connected field
Excellent research track record, including at least two first-authored peer-reviewed publications relevant to addiction, most favorably on digital or conventional interventions for alcohol or substance use
Fluency in statistical analysis with Stata
Strong analytical, organizational, recruiting and record-keeping skills
Experience with RedCap
Willingness to collaborate with internal and external collaborators as well as support the project's research group members
Interest in teaching
Proficiency in spoken and written Danish and English
We offer
An exciting job
The possibility to engage in a highly interesting online intervention study
Being part of a team that is very experienced in alcohol intervention research
An initial contract for 15 months and the opportunity to participate in applying for the full RCT after the pilot phase in collaboration with the project team
A dynamic, diverse and international research environment that values collaboration among colleagues
Learning and applying new analytical methods
Flexibility in planning working hours
Advanced professional training opportunities
For international candidates, support with practical, and social aspects (e.g., housing, researcher taxation etc.) through our international staff office (ISO) (https://www.sdu.dk/en/om_sdu/international_staff )
For questions regarding the position, please contact Associate Professor Silke Behrendt (sbehrendt@health.sdu.dk ).
Application
Applications must be submitted electronically using the apply online link. Attached files must be in Adobe PDF or Word format. Each box can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply before you apply.
The application must contain the following items:
- A letter stating your specific interest, motivation, and qualifications for the project in question (max. two pages).
- A detailed CV, including personal contact information (max three pages).
- A complete and numbered publication list.
- Up to 3 scientific publications considered by the applicant to be most important for this position.
- Documentation of Master and Ph.D. degrees.
Only applications submitted online and written in English will be accepted for evaluation.
Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.
Applications may be shortlisted.
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). An evaluation will be performed 3 months after employment.
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. Among other things, the staff answers questions concerning salary, taxation, housing and accompanying family.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.