PhD Researcher (Child Health, On-site)

Job summary

A PhD position is available to investigate the impact of screen-use on preschool children's school-readiness, as part of a nationwide cohort study in Denmark. The role involves collaboration with a research team and an extended research stay at Deakin University.

Qualifications

• Completed degree equivalent to a Danish master’s in public health, epidemiology, psychology, or related fields.
• In-depth experience in epidemiology, programming, and statistical analyses, preferably in R or STATA.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a PhD project.
• Strong motivation for research in child health and screen-use implications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct empirical research on preschool screen-use and its effects on school-readiness.
• Collaborate with senior researchers and peers in interdisciplinary studies.
• Engage in data collection and analysis using Danish registries.

Skills

• Research experience in public health, epidemiology, or psychology.
• Documented experience in writing and publishing scientific papers.
• Familiarity with cohort studies and register linkage.

Education

• Relevant master's degree required.

Tools

• R, STATA, and other statistical analysis tools.