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Syddansk Universitet
Postdoc in Physical Activity Behaviour Change
Odense
FULL TIME
September 4, 2024
The position and the project
The candidate will manage a project funded by the Danish Heart Foundation (Hjerteforeningen) which aims to develop, refine and test an intervention designed to increase Vigorous Intermittent Lifestyle Physical Activity (VILPA) in physically inactive women aged 40-65. VILPA refers to brief (1-2 mins each) bouts of intense physical activity integrated into activities of daily living. The research team awarded the funding consists of internationally leading researchers across 3 continents. The present project is the world’s first intervention designed to increase VILPA.
Specific roles and responsibilities include
- Being the recruitment lead for the various phases of the project
- Lead the development of the scientific part of the intervention
- Analyse quantitative and qualitative data from the project
- Being the point of liaison between the research team and the partner organisations
- Lead or co-lead project dissemination activities such as conference presentations, dissemination reports, end-of-project seminar and manuscripts for academic journals
For information on postdoc positions at the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics in general, please click .
Qualifications
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:
Essential:
- A Ph D degree in physical activity and health, public health, health psychology or related disciplines
- Research experience related to the area of digital interventions for health, physical activity promotion and behaviour change, ideally documented by research output in peer-reviewed publications
- Excellent English written communication skills
- Experience with analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
- Experience with project management of research activities
- Experience in using accelerometers to collect physical activity data
- Experience of co-design and user involvement in health-related projects
The Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics adheres to SDU's strategy and values . Our department is recognized for our interdisciplinary research. The scientific, technical and administrative staff support this through active participation in the department's professional and social life. We prefer candidates with the ambition to make mutual working relationships thrive.
Further Information and contact
For further information, please contact professor Cecilie Thøgersen-Ntoumani, Co-Director of DRIVEN, telephone +45 6550 3822, e-mail cthogersen@health.sdu.dk or professor Jens Troelsen, Head of Department, telephone +45 6550 3493, e-mail jtroelsen@health.sdu.dk .
Application deadline
September 29, 2024, at 23.59 hrs. CEST
Appointment
Appointment to the position requires a Ph D or equivalent and will be in accordance with the salary agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.
Application
Applications must be submitted electronically using the link "Apply now".
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 detailed CV
- A cover letter mentioning how your profile would fit the project (max. 2 pages)
- A Ph D degree diploma
- A complete list of publications, indicating which publications are most relevant for the position
- Up to 3 of the most relevant publications (including unpublished work). Please upload a pdf for each publication.
Only applications submitted online and written in English will be accepted for evaluation.
Incomplete applications will neither be considered nor evaluated.
Shortlisting will be used in the recruitment process.
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. Among other things, the staff answers questions concerning salary, taxation, housing and accompanying family.
The University of Southern Denmark wishes to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.
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