Postdoc in communication and cultural understanding

A position as postdoc (10% time) is vacant at the Research Unit of Oncology, the Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark. 

The position is limited to 2 years with the possibility of extension. 

Research tasks 

The position as a postdoc consists of research, teaching, professional development, and guidance in communication as well as cultural and cross-sectional understanding.  

Expectations of qualifications 

The applicant who is hired must have a PhD degree and documented research experience in one or more of the areas/fields mentioned below: 

• Cultural and multilingual research 
• Communication in the healthcare system 
• Cross-sectorial and cultural understanding and cooperation
• Qualitative research 

Further information 

For further information, please contact Professor Karin Dieperink, Research Unit of Oncology, Odense University Hospital, or Head of Department at the Department of Clinical Research Rikke Leth-Larsen, e-mail: , phone:

Application deadline

December 4, 2025, at 23.59 hrs. (CET).

Salary and terms of employment

The applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

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.

The application must include (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 (inclusive of Ph.D.-diploma)
• a complete and numbered list of publications
• 3 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 detailed description of research experience
• an explanation of other qualifications relevant to the position

For technical issues, please contact: hcm-

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.

Assessment

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.

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.