A position as postdoc (50% time) in the field of validation and clinical implementation of user-operated audiometry, is vacant at The Research Unit of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ORL), the Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark. The position will be combined with an employment at Odense University Hospital (OUH).
The position is limited to 1.5 years starting September 01, 2026.
Job description
The University of Southern Denmark, Department of Clinical Research, offers a position as a postdoc in relation to the User-operated Audiometry (UAud) project.
The overall aim of the project is to validate and implement user-operated audiometry as a clinically reliable alternative to manually conducted audiometry in hearing aid rehabilitation. Building on completed and ongoing clinical studies, the postdoctoral project focuses on further validation, implementation in real-world clinical settings, and evaluation of different patient care pathways.
Key activities include analysis of clinical and patient-reported outcome data, coordination of implementation studies in collaboration with ENT clinics, dissemination of results through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations, and contribution to the continued development of clinical workflows using user-operated audiometry.
Expectations of qualifications
Candidates must hold a PhD degree from a Danish or foreign university in audiology, medical science, hearing technique, acoustics or related fields.
Must speak Danish as the project involves a lot of patient contact.
Good skills in English oral and written.
Knowledge of statistical analyses using STATA or similar statistical packages is desirable.
Documented experience in research or projects from former studies or present job.
Knowledge of audiological measuring methods from a clinic will be an advantage.
Knowledge of hearing aid fitting is an advantage
Interest in audiology and ear diseases.
Further information
For further information please contact Clinical Professor Jesper Hvass Schmidt, jschmidt@health.sdu.dk.
The employment will be based at Odense University Hospital (OUH), Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head & Neck Surgery and Audiology.
Application deadline
April 14, 2026, at 23.59 hrs. (CET).
Salary and terms of employment
The applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).
Application
Applications must be submitted electronically using the link “Apply now” - see below.
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Only applications written in English will be accepted for evaluation.
The application must include (as PDF files) (please note that the application (the motivation letter) and CV must not exceed 10 MB in total):
a motivation letter
a detailed CV
degree certificates (inclusive of Ph.D.-diploma)
a complete and numbered list of publications
3 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the candidate as most important for this position. Please note that a copy of each publication must be attached as a pdf file.
It is permitted to merge copies of the selected publications into a single PDF file.
a teaching portfolio detailing the candidate’s prior teaching experience, teaching skills, and teaching philosophy
a detailed description of research experience
an explanation of other qualifications relevant to the position
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Please note that all the above-mentioned information must be included in the application.
Applications received after the deadline and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Assessment
Shortlisting will be used as part of the initial selection process.
Assessment of shortlisted applications will be done under the existing Appointment Order for universities. Shortlisted applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. The committee may request additional information, and, if so, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the necessary material.
When the assessment committee has submitted its report, the applicants will receive part of the evaluation that concerns themselves.
References will be obtained for the preferred candidate from their current and previous employers. Applicants invited for interview should expect to complete a work-related personality assessment.
Living and working in Denmark
Foreign applicants will be offered Danish language training as part of the employment.
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