PhD Scholarship in Public Health and Intergenerational Educational Mobility
1 day ago
**About the Project**
The Department of Public Health at the University of Copenhagen is seeking a talented PhD student to investigate the impact of health on intergenerational educational mobility. This project aims to examine how individual and family health affects educational outcomes across generations, with a focus on social inequality and efficient allocation of skills and talent in society.
As part of this project, you will be working closely with our research team to design and conduct statistical analyses using nationwide data sources. Your tasks will include:
- Developing and implementing research designs to examine the relationship between health and educational attainment
- Analyzing large datasets to identify patterns and trends related to intergenerational educational mobility
- Interpreting results and drawing conclusions about the impact of health on socioeconomic outcomes
We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled candidate who is passionate about public health research and has a strong background in epidemiology, statistics, or a related field. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application with a cover letter, CV, and any relevant publications or research experience.
Key Requirements
- Master's degree in public health, sociology, economics, psychology, statistics, medicine, or a related field
- Strong background in epidemiological and statistical methods
- Experience with data analysis and programming languages such as R or Python
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