A full-time position as PhD student is available at Clinical epidemiology, Department for Clinical and Translational Research, Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen (SDCC), from August 1, 2026. The position is open for Master of Science candidates with register-based research experience.

About the research group: Cardio-Metabolic epidemiology performs research in cardiometabolic disease and health, a group of common and interconnected conditions such as overweight, metabolic conditions, type 2 diabetes, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, and gestational diabetes mellitus. We aim to investigate and develop effective pharmacological as well as lifestyle interventions to prevent the development and progression of cardiometabolic diseases and improve health. Furthermore, we also strive to advance the understanding of the underlying mechanisms that contribute to disease development. Our epidemiological studies range in scale from several hundred participants to the entire Danish population, drawing on extensive datasets such as Danish nationwide registries and other large-scale big data resources.

About the specific project: The successful candidate will primarily be involved in research on the causes and consequences of gestational diabetes mellitus, including the roles of hormonal contraceptive exposure and polycystic metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), as well as the risk of subsequent type 2 diabetes.

The candidate: We are seeking a highly motivated and well-qualified researcher with an MSc degree in public health, epidemiology, nutrition, biostatistics, or a related health science discipline. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in epidemiological research and documented experience with register-based studies. Experience working with Danish health and administrative registers, including data extraction, linkage, management, and analysis in secure research environments (e.g., Statistics Denmark), will be considered an advantage.

The candidate should have knowledge of epidemiological methods and study design, including cohort and case-control studies, and experience applying statistical methods to large-scale health data. Proficiency in R or similar statistical software is expected.

We further value experience with scientific writing and dissemination of research findings, including contributions to peer-reviewed publications. Experience within metabolic health, diabetes, nutrition, reproductive health, or related fields is considered an advantage.

Responsibilities
The position includes:

• contributing to the gestational diabetes mellitus treatment project,
• preparing grant applications,
• organizing scientific meetings, and
• providing day-to-day co-supervision of the group’s researchers.

Qualifications
The successful candidate must demonstrate:

• a track record in register-based research
• excellent collaboration skills,
• a proactive approach, and
• the ability to respond quickly and constructively in team settings.

Terms: The Researcher will be offered a full-time position.

Employment will be in accordance with the collective agreement for Academics employed by the Danish Regions (Danske Regioner) and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (Akademikerne).

Contact and deadline: For further information please contact: Researcher Kathrine Kold Sørensen, PhD (Email: [email protected], Mobile: +45 28 18 03 44).

Deadline for application is June 30, 2026. The application should consist of a motivation letter, CV and a list of publications.

The CV should be structured as follows:

• Research and work experience
• Education and teaching experience
• External fund raising
• Academic citizenship (e.g., awards, editorial and reviewer tasks, collaboration, etc.)
• Dissemination (outreach and impact, e.g., presentations, media coverage, etc.)

Interviews will be held by individual arrangement during Week 27

About Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen:
Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen (SDCC) is an internationally leading diabetes hospital in the Capital Region. SDCC specializes in patient care, research, diabetes prevention, and in the education of healthcare professionals in the field of diabetes. SDCC is the largest diabetes hospital in Scandinavia and treats more than 12,000 people with diabetes from the Capital Region on a yearly basis and is physically located in the immediate vicinity of Herlev Hospital. For more information, please visit www.sdcc.dk and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Application deadline: Apply no later than 30. June 2026

Lokation: Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen