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Postdoctoral researcher

Postdoctoral Position in Statistics Education

University of Copenhagen

Three-year postdoc at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Centre for University Science Education to design and experimentally study authentic statistics and data-science learning activities for university science students.

Copenhagen, DenmarkDepartment of Science Education, Novo Nordisk Foundation Centre for University Science Education (NNF-USE)Starting monthly salary DKK 39,993, approximately EUR 5,350 at August 2026 level, with negotiable supplement

The current cycle is confirmed, the official application route is active and a closing date is recorded.

Source review was due 10/08/2026. Confirm details on the official page.

Employment

Vacancy terms

Career stage: Postdoctoral researcher
Employment type: Not stated
Contract: Not stated
Contract ends: Not stated
Original contract term: 3 years
Schedule: 37 hours per week, full time
Workplace: Not stated
FTE: Not stated
Salary: Starting monthly salary DKK 39,993, approximately EUR 5,350 at August 2026 level, with negotiable supplement
Department or school: Department of Science Education, Novo Nordisk Foundation Centre for University Science Education (NNF-USE)
Posted: Not stated

Role

Responsibilities

Design and experiment with study and research activities
Collect and analyse experimental data
Publish in high-quality journals
Participate in project and local research activities
Teaching and dissemination about 20%

Candidate profile

Qualifications and requirements

Qualifications

PhD in statistics education or data science education by 1 January 2027
Master degree in statistics or closely related field
Documented university-level statistics teaching proficiency
Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Requirements

Documented university-level statistics teaching, preferably service courses for students of other natural sciences.
PhD in statistics education or data science education by 1 January 2027, plus a master degree in statistics or closely related field.
Statistics education research
Data analysis
Didactical design
Design-based research
ATD methods
Curriculum analysis

Preferred qualifications

Research in statistics education connected to natural science
Design-based statistics education research with university teachers
Research within the Anthropological Theory of the Didactic

Employment conditions

37 hours per week, full time
3 years

Employment package

Benefits

Starting monthly salary DKK 39,993, approximately EUR 5,350 at August 2026 level, with negotiable supplement
Employer pension contribution of 18.07%. Eligible Danish and foreign applicants may qualify for tax reductions under stated conditions. Visa or relocation support is not explicitly stated.
37 hours per week, full time
3 years

Application

Documents and steps

Documents

CV, max 1 page
Names and emails of two references
Up to three relevant publications
Cover letter, max 2 pages
Master and PhD diplomas or expected completion documentation
Research statement, max 2 pages
Complete publication list
Documentation of teaching qualifications

Steps

Apply electronically through the University of Copenhagen Talentech/Statens Rekrutteringsløsning form.

Official evidence

Why this vacancy is published

This vacancy was checked against the university's official careers system.

Application Route

Apply electronically through the University of Copenhagen Talentech/Statens Rekrutteringsløsning form.

University of Copenhagen

Employment Terms

Starting monthly salary DKK 39,993, approximately EUR 5,350 at August 2026 level, with negotiable supplement; Employer pension contribution of 18.07%. Eligible Danish and foreign applicants may qualify for tax reductions under stated conditions. Visa or relocation support is not explicitly stated.; 37 hours per week, full time; 3 years

University of Copenhagen

Identity And Deadline

Official UCPH page states three-year postdoctoral position, deadline 13 September 2026 at 23:59 CET, start 1 January 2027, salary starting DKK 39,993 monthly plus 18.07% employer pension, and PhD in statistics education or data science education by start date.

University of Copenhagen

Location And Contract

Copenhagen; Denmark; 37 hours per week, full time; Fixed-term academic employment

University of Copenhagen

Qualifications And Requirements

PhD in statistics education or data science education by 1 January 2027; Master degree in statistics or closely related field; Documented university-level statistics teaching proficiency; Ability to work independently and collaboratively; Research in statistics education connected to natural science; Design-based statistics education research with university teachers; Research within the Anthropological Theory of the Didactic

University of Copenhagen

Salary Or Compensation

Starting monthly salary DKK 39,993, approximately EUR 5,350 at August 2026 level, with negotiable supplement

University of Copenhagen

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