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Two vacancies

4-year post.doc position available at the Institute of Preventive Medicine, Copenhagen, Denmark.

We would like to invite applications for a full time Postdoctoral Research position (Study Coordinator) to lead a new research program, which will investigate the health effects of extra vitamin D during fetal life, in relation to later development of disease in childhood, adolescence and adulthood. Under supervision from the Principal Investigator, the successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day coordination of the study including; organizing and administering the program, developing/following protocols, supervising PhD and master students and writing of reports and publications.

The successful candidate should have a degree in public health, nutrition, mathematics, epidemiology or similar, and hold a relevant PhD. The candidate is expected to be at Post Doc level or above, and is expected to have experience with population surveys, epidemiology and the use of information from health registries.
The candidate should also have a record of own research and publications.

Excellent communication and writing skills are essential. Good organizational skills are important, coupled with a flexible approach. This opportunity would suit an individual looking to further develop their research profile within the research program, and seeking experience of line management and project management opportunities within the context of a friendly multi-disciplinary team.

The successful applicant will be a part of our section of various scientific disciplines including epidemiology, nutrition and biostatistics and network of young investigators.

The position is available at the Institute of Preventive Medicine (IPM), Copenhagen Denmark (from June 1st located at Frederiksberg hospital). IPM is an internationally renowned research institution and part of the Copenhagen University Hospital.  It is the overall aim of the Institute to conduct research and education at the highest level that contribute to improve the knowledge that allows prevention of disease and promotion of health.

The appointment will be made depending on the experience and achievements of the candidate. The position is, so far, time limited to 4 years. Successful candidates will be expected to take a strategic and outwardly focused approach, i.e. through interaction and collaboration with other groups. It is expected that applicants will seek to secure grant support to expand the research programme.

Initial shortlisting will take place at the end of June. Informal enquiries are strongly encouraged and can be addressed to Prof. Berit Heitmann:blh@ipm.regionh.dk
 
Applicants should include a covering letter and full CV, and an outline of current research interests (1 page) along with names and addresses of up to three referees who have agreed to be contacted prior to interview. Applications should be emailed to Prof. Berit Heitmann: blh@ipm.regionh.dk
Closing date for applications: Monday June 25th 2012.

Statistician/epidemiologist at Post Doc level, or above, at Institute of Preventive Medicine, Copenhagen, Denmark.

We would like to invite applications for a full time position as statistician/ epidemiologist to conduct and co-supervise the statistical analyses in a new research program, which will investigate the health effects of extra vitamin D during fetal life, in relation to later development of disease in childhood, adolescence and adulthood.

The successful candidate should have a degree in statistics, mathematics, engineering, epidemiology or similar, and hold a PhD. The candidate is expected to be at Post Doc level or above, and is expected to have several years of experience with population and survival statistics and with use of information from health registries. The candidate should also have experience with supervision of younger researchers, and a record of own research and publications.

Excellent communication and writing skills are essential. Good organizational skills are important, coupled with a flexible approach to work. This opportunity would suit an individual looking to further develop their research profile and with a desire and interest in conducting own research within the program.

The successful applicant will be a part of our section of various scientific disciplines including epidemiology, nutrition, and biostatistics and will be employed within a group of 6 statisticians.

The position is available at the Institute of Preventive Medicine (IPM), Copenhagen Denmark (from June 1st located at Frederiksberg hospital). IPM is an internationally renowned research institution and part of the Copenhagen University Hospital.  It is the overall aim of the Institute to conduct research and education at the highest level that contributes to improve the knowledge that allows prevention of disease and promotion of health.

The appointment will be made depending on the experience and achievements of the candidate. Applicants for a more senior position should already have a substantial track record in the field of medical statistics. The position is, so far, time limited to 4 years. Successful candidates will be expected to take a strategic and outwardly focused approach, i.e. through interaction and collaboration with other groups. It is expected that applicants will seek to secure grant support to expand the research programme.

Initial shortlisting will take place at the end of June. Informal enquiries are strongly encouraged and can be addressed to Prof. Berit Heitmann: blh@ipm.regionh.dk
 
Applicants should include a covering letter and full CV, and an outline of current research interests (1 page) along with names and addresses of up to three referees who have agreed to be contacted prior to interview. Applications should be emailed to Prof. Berit Heitmann: blh@ipm.regionh.dk
Closing date for applications: Monday June 25th 2012.


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