University of Copenhagen 2020 Postdoc in Global Mental Health for Researchers (Denmark)

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic researcher for a 3-year position, to commence November 16 2020.

The position will have a focus on global mental health, with a particular emphasis on applied research with conflict-affected populations to develop and evaluate multi-sectoral, integrated interventions that address the social determinants of mental health and alcohol misuse. The position will include engagement with two projects with conflict-affected populations in East Africa and Latin America, with a focus on displaced women´s mental health in the context of intimate partner violence, and men’s alcohol misuse in refugee settings.

• Table of Content
• About University of Copenhagen (UCPH)
• UCPH Global Mental Health
• Aim and Benefits of UCPH Global Mental Health
• Requirements for UCPH Global Mental Health Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Copenhagen (UCPH)

Driven by intellectual creativity and critical thinking since 1479, researchers and students at the University of Copenhagen have expanded horizons and contributed to moving the world forward. With its 5,000 researchers and 39,000 students, the University boasts an international research and study environment and is highly ranked on the leading ranking lists of the world's best universities. The University offers researchers and students the opportunity to develop their talent and launches ambitious interdisciplinary initiatives to support its strong academic communities. Through resear... continue reading

UCPH Global Mental Health

Aim and Benefits of UCPH Global Mental Health

• Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Currently, the monthly salary starts at 33,600 DKK/ approx. 4,480 Euro (April 2018-level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.
• Non-Danish and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.
• The position is covered by the “Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at the Universities” of June 28, 2013.

Requirements for UCPH Global Mental Health Qualification

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:

Essential experience and skills:

• You have a PhD in Public Mental Health, Clinical/ Health/ Community Psychology, Humanitarian Mental Health, Psychiatry, Mental Health Nursing, Psychiatric Social Work, or another field related to social determinants of mental health
• You have experience in rigorous, mixed methods, intervention research in the field of social determinants of mental health in low-resource settings and/or mental health and psychosocial support interventions in low-resource humanitarian settings
• You are highly committed to conducting research that makes a sustainable difference in the lives of marginalized populations, and are willing to work across the boundaries of academic disciplines and practice/policy sectors
• You are committed to conducting research in close, equitable partnerships with academic and humanitarian partners in low-resource settings
• You have worked in low-resource settings, and thrive in culturally diverse working environments
• You can creatively adapt research projects to fit the changing circumstances in dynamic, low-resource, humanitarian settings
• You have strong communication skills and are a team player
• You have excellent English skills written and spoken

Desirable experience and skills:

• You have worked in humanitarian practice, and have knowledge of the international humanitarian response infrastructure
• You have experience conducting research in East Africa and Latin America
• You have obtained research grants, or have significantly contributed to successful research grants
• You speak Spanish or Arabic
• You have a strong publication record

Documents Required for Application

 Your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
3. A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.
4. List of publications.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit UCPH website.