Postdoc til forskningsprojekt om strukturel ulighed og forsinket diagnose af alvorlig sygdom hos mennesker med høj vægt

This mid-level postdoctoral research position focuses on investigating structural inequality and delayed diagnosis of serious illnesses among individuals with high body weight. The role requires expertise in public health, epidemiology, or social medicine, with a strong emphasis on health disparities and social determinants of health. Candidates should have experience designing and conducting research studies that analyze healthcare access, diagnostic timelines, and systemic biases affecting marginalized populations. Skills in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including statistical methods and possibly mixed-methods approaches, are essential to explore complex interactions between social structures and health outcomes. Familiarity with health equity frameworks and the ability to critically assess how weight stigma and structural factors contribute to diagnostic delays are important. Experience with academic writing, publishing research findings, and presenting at conferences is expected. Collaboration skills are necessary to work with interdisciplinary teams, including clinicians, social scientists, and policy experts. Knowledge of ethical considerations in research involving vulnerable populations is also relevant. While specific technical tools are not detailed, proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, Stata, or SPSS) and qualitative analysis tools (e.g., NVivo) would be advantageous. Overall, the ideal candidate combines solid research methodology expertise with a commitment to addressing health inequities related to obesity and serious disease diagnosis.