Postdoc In Epidemiology

A 3-year position as postdoctoral is available at the Work, Environment and Cancer group at the Danish Cancer Institute

The position
We are seeking a motivated postdoctoral epidemiologist to work on two research projects:

Both studies are based on an already established nationwide Danish cohort with information on long-term residential exposure to air pollution, traffic noise, and green space for all residents, along with nationwide data on incident cancer and SES. As part of project 2, we are in the process of estimating the concentration of pesticides and chlorinated solvents in tap water of all Danish addresses, which will be linked to the nationwide dataset and included in both research projects.

You will contribute to the success of both studies by applying your experience in project leadership, combined with your strong epidemiological and analytical skills.

The Work, Environment and Cancer research group is a dynamic team of researchers dedicated to studying the effects of environmental and occupational exposures on the development of cancer and other diseases.

The MIREYA project is a collaboration between 21 European research institutions. The NHL project is conducted in collaboration with GEUS (Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland) and the Danish National Institute of Public Health.

Your main responsibilities

• Participate in linking tap water pollutants from water supply areas to Danish residential addresses
• Link job exposure matrices on chlorinated solvents and diesel to already established job histories
• Generate final datasets with data on environmental and occupational exposures, cancer and potential confounders for the Danish population
• Collaborate with the key partners in the MIREYA project, including receiving and running statistical scripts for harmonization across cohorts
• Conduct statistical analyses of the relationship between environmental pollutants and cancer risk
• Write scientific papers for international peer-reviewed journals
• Participate in and present results at MIREYA consortium meetings

Qualifications

• PhD in epidemiology, statistics or a related discipline
• Experience in planning and conducting statistical analyses within quantitative epidemiological research
• Solid programming skills, preferably in SAS and/or R
• Experience with GIS programs, such as QGIS, is an advantage
• Experience leading projects, with strong skills in organising, planning, collaboration and communication
• Documented experience in writing and publishing scientific papers in international peer-reviewed journals
• Excellent English skills

We offer
An inspiring and dynamic working environment in an interdisciplinary research centre (biologists, human biologists, public health scientists, doctors, data managers, psychologists, statisticians, etc.) where we work with many different epidemiological and biological topics. The research department regularly hosts interdisciplinary seminars with external lecturers on biological and epidemiological research areas, and internal courses on relevant topics. Furthermore, we have a postdoc network that arranges regular meetings and seminars.

Salary, pension, and conditions of employment will be in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement between the Danish government and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). We offer canteen, fruit scheme, sports and art club as well as physiotherapy. The Danish Cancer Society has of course a no smoking policy during working hours.

Start date: The position is a 3-year full-time position and is open from 1st August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

More information
For specific information about the project or the position, please contact Group Leader and Professor Mette Sørensen, mettes@cancer.dk, +45 3525 7626.

Application and deadline
Submit your application no later than 3rd June 2026. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

Send your application via the link ‘Apply for position’.

The application must include:

• A cover letter highlighting how your qualifications align with the project's needs (max. 2 pages)
• A detailed CV
• A PhD 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)