Research Assistants in Biostatistics (University of Copenhagen)

We are looking for one or more highly motivated and dynamic research assistants for fixed term position(s) at the Section of Biostatistics, Department of Public Health to commence November 1st 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidate will be working on statistical methods, scientific programming and analysis projects together with external collaborators and together with senior staff members from the Section of Biostatistics. Information on the section can be found at: http://biostat.ku.dk Our research The Section of Biostatistics conducts general biostatistical research and methodological development in biostatistics, undertakes teaching of biostatistics for the health sciences and for students of mathematics/statistics, undergraduate as well as postgraduate, and offers a biostatistical consultancy service for the staff and students in all disciplines of the Faculty of Health Sciences. Your job Your job will be to work on different projects. The project work will usually have components in all the disciplines: applied data analysis, development/application of advanced statistical methodology, coding of algorithms and computer simulation, and writing of research reports. Many of these projects are in close collaboration with medical researchers. Usually, a research assistant is involved in two projects at a time. One specific example of such a project is methodological development, implementation, simulation studies, and the application of targeted learning methods for longitudinal data. For this project ideally the candidate has some familiarity with event history analysis and possibly also with machine learning. Another specific example is statistical software development, e.g. implementing tools and algorithms for working with causal discovery or implementing methodology for graphical Rasch models. These projects are focused on user-friendly software implementation and testing, but will also include elements of dissemination, e.g. through producing user-guides and participating in writing a scientific article regarding the software. The successful applicant will be a statistician with a master’s degree in mathematics or statistics. Students who will soon finalize their master’s degree are also encouraged to apply. Profile We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience: Essential experience and skills: Degree or master student in statistics or mathematics or the current transcript if you graduate soon. General interest in biostatistics. Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams. Excellent English skills written and spoken. Experience with usage and programming in R. Desirable experience and skills: Basic knowledge of regression analysis Place of employment The place of employment is at the Section of Biostatistics, Department of Public, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Terms of employment The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week. The positions are fixed-term positions. The starting date is November 1st 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 33,100 DKK/approx. 4,430 EUR (April 2025 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 18.07 % to your pension fund. The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020. Questions For further information please contact Head of Section Karl Bang Christensen, kach@sund.ku.dk Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility). Application procedure Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. The application must include the following documents in PDF format: Motivated letter of application (max. one page) CV incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position Certified copy of original Master of Science diploma and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in other language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted. Please note that we might ask you to obtain an assessment of your education performed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science. Deadline for applications: 24 August 2025, 23.59pm CET We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements. The further process After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. The assessor makes a non-prioritized assessment of the academic qualifications and experience with respect to the above-mentioned area of research, techniques, skills and other requirements listed in the advertisement. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself. You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/ The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities. The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background. APPLY NOW Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career. Contact Karl Bang Christensen E-mail: kach@sund.ku.dk Info Application deadline: 24-08-2025 Employment start: 01-11-2025 Working hours: Full time Department/Location: Department of Public Health If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Bioloxy

We are looking for one or more highly motivated and dynamic research assistants for fixed term position(s) at the Section of Biostatistics, Department of Public Health to commence November 1st 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The successful candidate will be working on statistical methods, scientific programming and analysis projects together with external collaborators and together with senior staff members from the Section of Biostatistics.
Information on the section can be found at: http://biostat.ku.dk

Our research
The Section of Biostatistics conducts general biostatistical research and methodological development in biostatistics, undertakes teaching of biostatistics for the health sciences and for students of mathematics/statistics, undergraduate as well as postgraduate, and offers a biostatistical consultancy service for the staff and students in all disciplines of the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Your job
Your job will be to work on different projects. The project work will usually have components in all the disciplines: applied data analysis, development/application of advanced statistical methodology, coding of algorithms and computer simulation, and writing of research reports. Many of these projects are in close collaboration with medical researchers. Usually, a research assistant is involved in two projects at a time.
One specific example of such a project is methodological development, implementation, simulation studies, and the application of targeted learning methods for longitudinal data. For this project ideally the candidate has some familiarity with event history analysis and possibly also with machine learning.
Another specific example is statistical software development, e.g. implementing tools and algorithms for working with causal discovery or implementing methodology for graphical Rasch models. These projects are focused on user-friendly software implementation and testing, but will also include elements of dissemination, e.g. through producing user-guides and participating in writing a scientific article regarding the software.
The successful applicant will be a statistician with a master’s degree in mathematics or statistics. Students who will soon finalize their master’s degree are also encouraged to apply.

Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:
Essential experience and skills:
Degree or master student in statistics or mathematics or the current transcript if you graduate soon.
General interest in biostatistics.
Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams.
Excellent English skills written and spoken.
Experience with usage and programming in R.
Desirable experience and skills:
Basic knowledge of regression analysis

Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Section of Biostatistics, Department of Public, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment.

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.
The positions are fixed-term positions. The starting date is November 1st 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 33,100 DKK/approx. 4,430 EUR (April 2025 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 18.07 % to your pension fund.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.

Questions
For further information please contact Head of Section Karl Bang Christensen, kach@sund.ku.dk
Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).

Application procedure
Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. The application must include the following documents in PDF format:
Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
CV incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
Certified copy of original Master of Science diploma and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in other language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted. Please note that we might ask you to obtain an assessment of your education performed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science.

Deadline for applications: 24 August 2025, 23.59pm CET

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor.

The assessor makes a non-prioritized assessment of the academic qualifications and experience with respect to the above-mentioned area of research, techniques, skills and other requirements listed in the advertisement.

Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.
APPLY NOW
Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.