One or more PhD Positions in health system innovation

At the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Health Science and Technology, one or more PhD stipends in health system innovation are

available for appointment from January 1, 2027, or soon hereafter. The duration of the position is three years. The Department of

Health Science and Technology (HST) at Aalborg University is an interdisciplinary research and teaching environment where

engineering, medicine and health sciences come together to improve people's lives. As a PhD fellow at HST, you will become part of

an international research community with access to experienced supervisors, modern research facilities and strong

interdisciplinary collaboration. You will work alongside researchers from a wide range of disciplines and engage with hospitals,

industry and public-sector partners to address some of society's most important health challenges. The department is home to

approximately 180 academic staff members, around 100 PhD fellows and more than 1,700 students. We offer a stimulating research

environment that encourages scientific curiosity, collaboration and professional development. The Faculty of Medicine is committed

to preparing PhD graduates for diverse career paths. Throughout your PhD, you will develop advanced research competencies

alongside transferable skills that prepare you for careers in academia, industry and the public sector. Towards the end of your

PhD, you will be offered dedicated career development support to help you plan your next career step. At HST, our values – Share.

Care. Dare. – shape the way we collaborate, support one another and create knowledge with societal impact. Learn more about the

department on our website and in our research portal. Your work tasks This PhD stipend will be affiliated with a research and

innovation project focusing on health system innovation and to be more specific cross-sectoral health care pathways for people

with chronic disease. The project aims to develop cross-sectoral care pathways that can contribute to more coherent,

person-centred and sustainable support for people with chronic disease, along with lead to system-level change through

collaboration between hospitals, general practice, municipalities, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders.

The PhD student will contribute to the prototype development, feasibility test and evaluation of innovative cross-sectoral

pathways and will be involved in data collection, data analysis, and dissemination of research findings. The project combines

perspectives from systemic innovation, integrated care, and health economics. The PhD student will collaborate closely with

researchers, healthcare professionals, municipalities, community organisations and patient representatives. The position therefore

requires the ability to work independently with multiple tasks while also being confident, when collaborating with a broad range

of stakeholders and collaborators. The PhD will be affiliated to the Section of Public Health at the Department of Health Science

and Technology. The list of supervisors includes professor Sine Agergaard and associate professor Ludvig J.T. Rasmussen, as well

as Professor Jan Sørensen from Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University. The PhD stipend is available for a period of 3

years starting January 1, 2027. The PhD student will be enrolled in the doctoral programme in Health Care, Health Promotion and

Organizations at the Faculty of Medicine. Applicants should have: - a master's degree within the health sciences; design and

innovation studies; sociology, anthropology or related programmes - well-developed skills in conducting research, analysing data

and disseminating results - a sincere interest in chronic disease management, healthcare organisation, cross-sectoral

collaboration, innovation and health economic assessment - a structured and systematic approach to work with quality as the

guiding principle - interpersonal skills and collaborative competency - advanced language skills in Danish and English (oral and

written) Knowledge of or experience with innovation processes, feasibility testing, and health economic evaluation will be

considered an advantage. Qualification requirements PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Master's degree. PhD

stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be

enrolled as a PhD student at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology in accordance with the regulations

of Ministerial Order No. 1124 of September 19, 2025 on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic

Educational Institutions. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed at regular points

in time. As part of the PhD study, you are among other things required to complete PhD courses corresponding to 30 ECTS, gain

experience with teaching or other forms of knowledge dissemination and complete an external research stay outside of Aalborg

University, preferably 3-6 months at a foreign research institution. How to apply Your application must include the following:

• Application (max. 2 pages) describing the applicant's background, motivation and qualifications for the PhD position - Curriculum

Vitae (CV) - List of publications (if available) - Diplomas (bachelor's and master's degree diploma) - Other relevant documents -

References (please provide contact information for supervisors and/or employers) The application must be submitted via Aalborg

University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University's website. Aalborg

University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal

background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position. Do you have any questions?     If you have any questions

about the position, you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost. Please

reserve the late afternoon of November 19 for a possible job interview Further information  Read more about our recruitment

process here. The assessment of candidates for the position will be carried out by qualified experts. Shortlisting will be

applied. This means that after the application deadline, the head of the department, with the assistance of the hiring committee,

will select the applicants to be assessed. All applicants will be informed whether they have been shortlisted for assessment or

not. The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with

new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace. Read more about The Doctoral School in Medicine,

Biomedical Science and Technology Salary and terms of employment The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the

Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.

Furthermore, your terms of employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation

of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement). You can find information about the salary and salary

structure for the position in the Salary Overview for Recruitment - Scientific positions (VIP). Please refer to the introductory

section of the page and the section entitled “PhD Fellow”. There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the position.