Assistant Professor in Global Health at The Research Unit of General Practice, University of Southern Denmark

The Research Unit of General Practice at the Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), invites applications for a 2-year full time Assistant Professor position in Global Health. The position starts on April 1, 2027, and will terminate at the end of the appointment period unless otherwise agreed. Beskrivelse til interne kandidater The Research Unit of General Practice at the Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), invites applications for a 2-year full time Assistant Professor position in Global Health. The position starts on April 1, 2027, and will terminate at the end of the appointment period unless otherwise agreed. Job Description The position involves research in global health with a particular focus on strengthening primary healthcare systems for vulnerable and underserved populations in low- and middle-income countries. The successful candidate will contribute to the international research project STRENGTHENing Gender-Responsive Health Systems for Addressing Non-Communicable Diseases in Climate-Affected Fishing Communities in Western Kenya ( STRENGTHEN ) and other upcoming global health projects. The STRENGTHEN project aims to improve the prevention and management of NCDs in climate-affected fishing communities in Western Kenya by making the health systems even more gender-responsive. The project will generate evidence on how community health promoters (CHPs) provide NCD care in FEDCs affected by climate change. It will address five key health systems building blocks: health information systems, health workforce, health service, medical technology, and policy and governance. The work will involve conducting implementation and health services research, and collaborating with researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and community stakeholders across different country settings. The position involves travel to Kenya for short periods. We offer a challenging position in a stimulating research environment with excellent opportunities for collaboration within SDU and with international research partners. Expectations of qualifications The successful applicant should have: A PhD degree (or equivalent) in Global Health, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Services Research, Implementation Science, or a related discipline A strong background in health systems research, primary healthcare, chronic disease prevention and management, or health equity research in low- and middle-income countries A...

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