BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
Danish Centre for Motivation and Behaviour Science (DRIVEN) and the research unit Sport and Health Sciences at the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, invites applications for an 18-month postdoc position in physical activity behaviour change to be filled in the period 1 January 2024 to 30 June 2025.
The position and the project
The candidate will be part of the “FIT FIRST FOR ALL” project (funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation), the Danish Centre for Motivation and Behaviour Science (DRIVEN) and the research unit Sport and Health Sciences. FIT FIRST FOR ALL is a school-based sport intervention for children aged 6-16 years old with an emphasis on fun which is implemented across many schools throughout Denmark. The primary tasks of the candidate will be to review literature, and to analyze quantitative data and write up papers for international peer-reviewed journals. The candidate will also be expected to contribute to data collection and knowledge exchange activities as part of the broader FIT FIRST FOR ALL team.
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:
- A PhD degree in health sciences/psychology/sports science, ideally with a behavioural focus
- Knowledge of, and experience in applying, health behaviour change theories
- Research experience related to the area of physical activity behaviour change (interventions) in school settings and/or with children/youth, documented by research outputs in peer-reviewed publications
- Experience with project management of research activities
- Competencies to engage in knowledge exchange and collaborations with and for society
- Experience with advanced quantitative methods and analyses
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
About us
The Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics adheres to SDU's strategy and values, see https://www.sdu.dk/en/om_sdu/sdus_profil/strategi. We are 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
Non-Danish speaking applicants will be offered free language classes in the Danish language.
For further information, please contact professor Cecilie Thøgersen-Ntoumani, co-director of the Danish Centre for Motivation and Behaviour Science, telephone +45 6550 3822, e-mail cthogersen@health.sdu.dk, professor Peter Krustrup, head of research unit, telephone +45 6550 4913, e-mail pkrustrup@health.sdu.dk or professor Jens Troelsen, head of department, telephone +45 6550 3493, e-mail jtroelsen@health.sdu.dk.
Application
Applications must be submitted electronically using the “apply online” link. Attached files must be in Adobe PDF or Word format. Each box can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply before you apply.
The application must contain the following items:
- A letter stating your specific interest, motivation, and qualifications for the project in question (max. two pages).
- A detailed CV, including personal contact information (max three pages).
- A complete and numbered publication list.
- Up to 3 scientific publications considered by the applicant to be most important for this position.
- Documentation of Master and Ph.D. degrees.
- A research plan
Only applications submitted online and written in English will be accepted for evaluation.
Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.
Applications may be shortlisted.
Employment
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). An evaluation will be performed 3 months after employment.
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 wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Further details
How to apply
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Kerteminde Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Syddansk Universitet, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 30-08-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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