Postdoc in Computational Writing and Pharmaceutical Data Science Education at the University of Copenhagen – Denmark

Summary

The University of Copenhagen’s Department of Science Education, together with the Center for Pharmaceutical Data Science Education, seeks a postdoctoral researcher for a two‑year fixed‑term position starting 1 January 2027. The role focuses on computational writing within pharmaceutical data science education, investigating how students and teachers develop, use, assess, and understand computational texts. The candidate will conduct independent and collaborative research, contribute to research agendas, publish high‑quality outputs, and allocate roughly 20 % of time to teaching and dissemination. The position offers a salary starting at DKK 39,900 per month, full‑time employment, and training in university pedagogy. Applications are due 14 October 2026.

Key Facts

Department	Department of Science Education
Position Type	Postdoc
Discipline	Science Education
Research Area	Pharmaceutical Data Science Education / Computational Writing
Degree Required	PhD
Salary	Starting at DKK 39,900/month, approximately EUR 5,300
Funding	Salary
Contract Duration	2 years
Language	English
Deadline	2026-10-14
Required Documents	Motivation letter, Curriculum vitae, Master's and PhD diplomas or equivalent qualifications, Transcripts, Research plan, Description of previous activities related to student learning or teaching development, Description of teaching and supervision experience, Complete publication list, Up to five relevant paper reprints
Employer Contact	[email protected]

About the Project

The project investigates computational writing as a core component of pharmaceutical data science education, aiming to develop a research agenda that links computational texts with competencies such as formulating scientific questions, building evidence‑based arguments, data interpretation, documentation, and interdisciplinary communication. By examining how students and teachers create, use, assess, and understand computational texts, the research will inform the design of educational practices that integrate pharmaceutical sciences and data science.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in university science education
• Investigate development, use, assessment, and interpretation of computational texts
• Examine computational writing within pharmaceutical data science learning
• Apply appropriate research methods to study student learning and educational practices
• Contribute to research agendas on pharmaceutical data science education
• Collaborate with researchers across pharmaceutical science, data science, and educational science
• Develop and publish high‑quality research outputs
• Participate in interdisciplinary research environment of the department and CPDSE
• Contribute to teaching and dissemination activities (~20 % of time)
• Participate in university pedagogical training and certification

Required Skills

• Systematic data collection concerning student learning
• Learning analytics
• Network analysis
• Quantitative data analysis
• Educational research involving data science
• Computational writing
• Computational notebooks
• Data science education
• AI‑supported learning
• Interdisciplinary higher education
• Collaboration across pharmaceutical, data, and educational sciences

Who Should Apply

Applicants should have a strong research profile in university science education, documented qualifications in data science, and preferably a PhD. Relevant experience includes systematic data collection, learning analytics, network analysis, quantitative data analysis, computational writing, and interdisciplinary collaboration across pharmaceutical science, data science, and educational science. Teaching qualifications are advantageous but not mandatory.

Benefits

• Salary starting at DKK 39,900/month (~EUR 5,300)
• Additional 18.07 % employer pension contribution
• Negotiable salary supplement depending on qualifications
• Full‑time 37‑hour work week
• Training and certification in university pedagogy
• Access to interdisciplinary research environments (Department of Science Education, CPDSE, Centre for Digital Education)
• Opportunity to publish high‑quality research outputs

About the Employer

The Department of Science Education is part of the Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen. Together with the Center for Pharmaceutical Data Science Education—a collaboration between the University of Copenhagen and the University of Southern Denmark—the unit is supported by DKK 123 million in grant funding from the Novo Nordisk, Lundbeck, and LEO Foundations. The centre is anchored at the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology and aims to develop research‑based education for the pharmaceutical and life‑science workforce across all study levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the start date of the position?

The appointment starts on 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

What is the salary for this postdoc?

Starting at DKK 39,900 per month, approximately EUR 5,300, with a negotiable supplement depending on qualifications.

Is Danish language proficiency required?

No, Danish language proficiency is not required; the application language is English.

How much of the workload is dedicated to teaching?

Approximately 20 % of the working time will involve teaching and dissemination activities.

When is the application deadline?

The deadline is 14 October 2026 at 23:59 GMT+1.