Postdoctoral position in big data analytics in teen substance use at the Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research at Aarhus University in Denmark

Applications are invited from early-career postdoctoral researchers who can demonstrate an established track record in big data analytics within the field of substance use. The two-year full time position will commence in February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. You will get the opportunity to analyse and publish on big data from a very large RCT examining out-of-the-box brain-based interventions for adolescents engaged in alcohol use. You will also get unique opportunities to examine risk and protective factors for substance use and related behaviors across large adolescent datasets.

You will be working under the strong mentorship of Professor Kristine Rømer Thomsen at Aarhus University and Professor Sarah W. Feldstein Ewing (UConn Health, U.
S.), and in close collaboration with other prominent researchers in the field. The Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research is part of the Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences at Aarhus University and provides a vibrant and stimulating research environment in the charming city of Aarhus.

About the applicant

We are thrilled to welcome individuals of any nationality to come live in Denmark and join the project. Appointment as postdoc requires scientific qualifications at the PhD level in a relevant field. You must be able to demonstrate a track record in big data analytics in, or closely related to, the substance use field, and the capacity to not only conduct advanced quantitative analyses, but also the capacity to easily communicate those analyses, e.g., chat with colleagues on the project; write up relevant analytics plans and output in English, including for high impact international journals. The data collection was recently completed, offering attractive opportunities to examine and publish on large datasets and be part of a nationally and internationally strong research team.

Who we are

Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research is an interdisciplinary social science research centre. Our research focuses on treatment, prevention, policy, drug markets and recreational use. We study both legal and illegal substances. The Centre is interdisciplinary, and researchers have backgrounds in psychology, sociology, anthropology, criminology, political science and public health. Our task is to conduct research projects, provide education, disseminate knowledge about alcohol and substance use, and collaborate with national stakeholders as well as international research institutions.

See also www.crf.au.dk

The Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences is part of Aarhus BSS, Aarhus University – a top 100 university. Aarhus BSS has achieved the triple-crown AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS accreditations.

At the Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, we teach and conduct research into the most significant subject areas of psychology. The department employs around 55-60 academic staff members and 40 PhD students. Our researchers have a strong tradition for collaborating with Danish as well as international researchers from many different academic fields such as health and psychiatry, education, pedagogic, linguistics, philosophy, religious studies, organizational development and management, economics and neuroscience.

For more information about the Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, please visit: http://psy.au.dk/en/

Further Information

Further particulars on the position may be obtained from Professor Kristine Rømer Thomsen, Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research, e-mail: krt.crf@psy.au.dk, Tel.:+45 2991 6092.

If you require assistance with uploading your application or have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Charlotte Thomsen, HR coordinator, e-mail: charlotte@au.dk, Tel.: +45 8716 5362.

The place of work is Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research, Bartholins Allé 11, 8000 Aarhus C

International applicant?

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information here: https://internationalstaff.au.dk/relocationservice/

Please find more information about research opportunities at Aarhus University here: http://international.au.dk/research/

Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here: http://talent.au.dk/junior-researcher-development-programme/

Terms of employment

Salary and terms of employment are governed by the Cirkulære om overenskomst for akademikere i staten (in Danish). You will be employed as postdoctoral fellow at base pay level 4–8 with additional supplements in accordance with the Cirkulære om protokollat om visse ansættelsesvilkår for videnskabeligt personale ved universiteter (in Danish).

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