Summary
Aarhus University, Denmark, invites applications for a two-year, full-time Postdoctoral position in big data analytics within the field of teen substance use. The successful candidate will join the Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research, working under the mentorship of Professor Kristine Rømer Thomsen (Aarhus University) and Professor Sarah W. Feldstein Ewing (UConn Health, U.S.). This role offers a unique opportunity to analyze and publish on extensive datasets from a large RCT focusing on brain-based interventions for adolescents engaged in alcohol use, as well as examine risk and protective factors for substance use across large adolescent datasets.
The Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research is an interdisciplinary social science research center, part of the Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences at Aarhus University. It provides a vibrant and stimulating research environment in Aarhus, a top-100 university with triple-crown accreditation.
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area
- Big Data Analytics
- Teen Substance Use
- Alcohol and Drug Research
- Adolescent Health
- Risk and Protective Factors in Substance Use
Location
Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research, Bartholins Allé 11, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
Eligibility/Qualification
Required Qualifications:
- A PhD in a relevant field.
- An established track record in big data analytics, specifically within or closely related to the substance use field.
- Capacity to conduct advanced quantitative analyses.
- Excellent communication skills to articulate analyses, including writing analytical plans and outputs in English for high-impact international journals.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a nationally and internationally strong research team.
Desirable Attributes:
- Experience with large-scale RCT data analysis.
- Interest in interdisciplinary research.
Job Description
The Postdoctoral Researcher will be responsible for:
- Analyzing and publishing on big data derived from a large Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) investigating out-of-the-box brain-based interventions for adolescents involved in alcohol use.
- Examining risk and protective factors for substance use and related behaviors across various large adolescent datasets.
- Collaborating closely with Professor Kristine Rømer Thomsen, Professor Sarah W. Feldstein Ewing, and other prominent researchers in the field.
- Contributing to the vibrant research environment at the Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research.
- Preparing relevant analytics plans and writing up research findings for publication in high-impact international journals.
The position is a full-time, fixed-term appointment for two years.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via Aarhus University’s online recruitment system, accessible through the job advertisement on the university’s website. It is mandatory to attach the following documents:
- Application: A formal letter of application.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): Applicants are encouraged to declare any periods of leave without research activity (e.g., maternity leave) to ensure research activities are assessed in relation to actual research time.
- Education Documents: Diplomas for Master’s, PhD, and any higher doctoral degrees.
- List of Publications: Clearly mark the publications included in the application on this list.
- Publications: Up to three publications can be included. For publications with multiple authors, a co-author statement detailing the applicant’s share of the collaborative work, with co-author consent, must be provided (a template is available).
Materials that cannot be uploaded with the application may be submitted in three copies to Aarhus BSS HR & PhD, Aarhus University, Bartholins Allé 16, DK-8000 Aarhus C.
For assistance with uploading applications or questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Charlotte Thomsen, HR coordinator, at cht@au.dk or +45 8716 5362.
Further information about the position can be obtained from Professor Kristine Rømer Thomsen at kristine.thomsen@au.dk or +45 2991 6092.
Last Date for Apply
November 5, 2026, at 23:59 CET
Apply Link
Please refer to the official job advertisement on the Aarhus University website for the direct application link. (Note: The provided source content indicates an ‘Apply’ button next to the job ID 170258).
