Assistant Professor in Global Health at The Research Unit of General Practice, University of Southern Denmark

The Research Unit of General Practice at the Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), invites applications for a 2-year full time Assistant Professor position in Global Health. The position starts on April 1, 2027, and will terminate at the end of the appointment period unless otherwise agreed.

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The Research Unit of General Practice at the Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), invites applications for a 2-year full time Assistant Professor position in Global Health.

The position starts on April 1, 2027, and will terminate at the end of the appointment period unless otherwise agreed.

Job Description
The position involves research in global health with a particular focus on strengthening primary healthcare systems for vulnerable and underserved populations in low- and middle-income countries. The successful candidate will contribute to the international research project STRENGTHENing Gender-Responsive Health Systems for Addressing Non-Communicable Diseases in Climate-Affected Fishing Communities in Western Kenya (STRENGTHEN) and other upcoming global health projects. The STRENGTHEN project aims to improve the prevention and management of NCDs in climate-affected fishing communities in Western Kenya by making the health systems even more gender-responsive. The project will generate evidence on how community health promoters (CHPs) provide NCD care in FEDCs affected by climate change. It will address five key health systems building blocks: health information systems, health workforce, health service, medical technology, and policy and governance. The work will involve conducting implementation and health services research, and collaborating with researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and community stakeholders across different country settings. The position involves travel to Kenya for short periods.

We offer a challenging position in a stimulating research environment with excellent opportunities for collaboration within SDU and with international research partners.

Expectations of qualifications
The successful applicant should have:

• A PhD degree (or equivalent) in Global Health, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Services Research, Implementation Science, or a related discipline

• A strong background in health systems research, primary healthcare, chronic disease prevention and management, or health equity research in low- and middle-income countries

• A strong academic record

• Good collaboration and communication skills

• Interest in co-supervising BSc, MSc and PhD students

Following qualifications are preferred:

• Experience with mixed-methods research, including qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis

• Experience with implementation science, intervention development, and evaluation of community-based health programmes

• Experience with global health research conducted in low- and middle-income countries and/or humanitarian settings

• Experience with stakeholder engagement and collaboration with healthcare providers, communities, and policymakers

• Experience with writing research applications

• Experience in teaching and education

Further information
For further information please contact Prof. Jens Søndergaard, jsondergaard@health.sdu.dk, or Associate Prof. Trine Thilsing, tthilsing@health.sdu.dk 

Application deadline and interviews
The application deadline is November15th 2026 at 11:59 PM/23:59 (CET/CEST)  

Terms of employment 
Appointment as an assistant professor is temporary and for an initial 2-year period, and the preferred start date is from 1. April 2027.

During employment, the assistant professor will complete the Lecturer Training Programme, if this has not already been completed.   

Appointment as an assistant professor requires academic qualifications at PhD level. 

Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities. 

The appointment is in accordance with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations .

Salary is determined in accordance with the applicable collective agreement and based on objective and gender-neutral criteria, including the content of the position, responsibilities, and qualification requirements. As an applicant, you are entitled to information about the starting salary and salary range for the position. This information will be provided during the recruitment process. SDU does not collect information on applicants’ previous salary. Further information on salary and taxation.  

Persons employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial assessment, be exempted from time registration, also known as a “self-organizer”. 

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.  

Only applications written in English will be accepted for evaluation.  

Your application must include the following 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 a Ph.D.-diploma). 

• a complete and numbered list of publications.  

• 3 to 5 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the candidate as most important for this position. Please note that a copy of each publication must be attached as a pdf file.  

  • It is permitted to merge copies of the selected publications into a single PDF file. 

• a teaching portfolio detailing the candidate’s prior teaching experience, teaching skills, and teaching philosophy.  

• a research plan an explanation of other qualifications relevant to the position. 

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. 

If you experience technical problems, you must contact hcm-support@sdu.dk.

Assessment and selection process 
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. 

When the assessment committee has submitted its report, the applicants will receive part of the evaluation that concerns themselves. 

References will be obtained for the preferred candidate from their current and previous employers. Applicants invited for interview should expect to complete a work-related personality assessment.

Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation. 

About Us
The Research Unit of General Practice is a collaboration between the Research Unit of General Practice in Odense-Esbjerg, which is organizationally affiliated with the Foundation for General Practice Research (FEA), and the Research Unit of General Practice at the Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark (SDU).

The primary objective of the Research Unit is to contribute to the improvement and development of health and healthcare for patients, with a particular focus on services provided in and around general practice. 

A cornerstone of our educational activities is the training of Master's and PhD students. In addition, we contribute to teaching across a range of health sciences bachelor's and master's degree programmes at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, as well as within the Research Training Programme of the specialist training programme in general practice.

Further information about The Faculty of Health Sciences. 

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.