Associate Professor in Public Health: Children and Young People

At the National Institute of Public Health (NIPH), University of Southern Denmark (SDU), a position as Associate Professor in Public Health is hereby advertised with a focus on interdisciplinary, qualitative studies of children’s and young people’s health and well-being, commencing on 15 April 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. About your future research environment The National Institute of Public Health (NIPH) is part of the University of Southern Denmark and is located in Copenhagen. As a national public health institute, we conduct research to improve public health in Denmark and Greenland. At the same time, we contribute internationally to the development of knowledge, theories and methods in the field of public health. We offer an inspiring research environment in the heart of Copenhagen with skilled and dedicated colleagues from diverse research and educational backgrounds. Here, you will have the opportunity for academic exchange and further development of your own research areas, as well as participation in national and international networks. The position is anchored in the research group Health Promotion and Interventions, which conducts research on interventions addressing public health issues and works with methodological and theoretical challenges related to the design and evaluation of intervention and implementation studies. Our research concerns children, young people and families, as well as vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, and takes place in a range of settings, including daycare institutions, primary and lower secondary schools, upper secondary education, the healthcare system, municipal services, supermarkets and local communities. You will actively participate in the daily activities of the research group and work closely with other researchers at NIPH. The duties include research, teaching and dissemination within the institute’s areas of expertise, including: - Children’s and young people’s health, well-being and everyday life- The significance of digital media for children’s and young people’s lives and health- Health promotion and implementation research in daycare institutions, schools and upper secondary education- Interdisciplinary, practice-oriented research and development projects, including process evaluation- Advanced qualitative methods, including ethnography, interviews, focus groups and child-centred approaches- Teaching and supervision at bachelor’s and master’s level, including qualitative methods,...

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