Postdoc in Decision Modeling for Health Policy at DTU Management – Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

Summary

The Technical University of Denmark’s Department of Technology, Management and Economics seeks a postdoctoral researcher for a two‑year, full‑time position starting May 2027. The role focuses on developing and integrating multi‑disease models for cardiovascular disease, type‑2 diabetes and stroke to support health‑policy analysis. The candidate will conduct independent research, publish in international journals, present at conferences, and co‑supervise engineering students. Applicants must hold a PhD (or equivalent) and have strong expertise in operations research, programming, and health‑policy modeling. The position offers an internationally competitive salary, follows Danish collective agreements, and requires submission of a single PDF containing cover letter, CV, diplomas, publications list, and a research statement. The deadline for applications is 4 December 2026.

Key Facts

Department	Department of Technology, Management and Economics
Position Type	Postdoctoral
Discipline	Management Science
Research Area	Multi-disease health policy modeling
Degree Required	PhD degree (or equivalent)
Salary	Internationally competitive salary
Funding	Salary
Contract Duration	2 years
Language	English
Deadline	2026-12-04
Required Documents	Application (cover letter), CV, Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English), List of publications, Research statement of one page
Employer Contact	[email protected]

About the Project

The project aims to create a comprehensive multi‑disease modeling platform by developing separate models for cardiovascular disease, type‑2 diabetes and stroke, integrating them into a single framework, and applying the platform to evaluate health‑policy interventions and their impact on population health and longevity.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct an independent research project on multi‑disease health‑policy modeling
• Develop and integrate disease‑specific models into a unified platform
• Create methods to improve multi‑disease modeling techniques
• Perform policy analysis of health interventions
• Publish research findings in international journals
• Present results at conferences and seminars
• Co‑supervise engineering students with their thesis work

Required Skills

• Profound knowledge in Operations Research and Management Science or disease modeling
• Programming experience (e.g., Python, Java, Julia, R)
• Knowledge of healthcare operations management and health‑policy modeling
• Experience with cost‑effectiveness analysis and health‑economic assessment
• Experience in simulation modeling

Who Should Apply

Applicants with a PhD (or equivalent) in management science, operations research, applied mathematics, computer science, epidemiology or a related field, who have experience in simulation or disease modeling, strong programming skills, and an interest in health‑policy analysis are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Internationally competitive salary
• Opportunity to publish in recognised journals
• International work environment with diverse colleagues

About the Employer

DTU Management conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of management, technology and economics, aiming to strengthen welfare, productivity and sustainability. The department hosts around 200 staff, about half of whom are international, and collaborates with industry and public authorities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the application deadline?

Applications must be submitted by 4 December 2026 (23:59 Danish time).

What documents must be submitted?

A single PDF containing a cover letter, CV, academic diplomas (MSc/PhD in English), list of publications, and a one‑page research statement.

What is the contract length?

The appointment is for a period of 2 years.