Research Assistant Positions in Development of AI-based Decision Support
Syddansk Universitet
| Company | Syddansk Universitet |
| Category | Data & Analytics |
| Location | DK |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Temporary |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Last verified | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Public employment agency (eures) |
Description
Applications are invited for two part-time research assistant positions with SDU Health Informatics and Technology (HIT), The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute (MMMI), University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Odense. Both positions are for 1 years at 25% (9,25 hours/week). The planned starting date for the positions is October 1, 2026. Tasks Both research assistant positions will focus on development of AI-based decision support. One position will be related to a joint project with Hospital Sønderjylland (Sønderborg) on personalized cardiovascular risk prediction and diagnostic support for patients with advanced kidney disease. The other position will be related to a joint project with Lillebælt Hospital (Vejle) on detection of smoking status and symptoms for lung cancer patients. Ideal candidates To qualify for the positions, you must hold a M.Sc . degree in software engineering, artificial intelligence, computer science, or a related discipline. The ideal candidates will have many of the following competences. artificial intelligence experience (including explainability and interpretability) experience in development of AI-augmented decision support tools experience in interdisciplinary work experience in working with external stakeholders and domain experts knowledge of the health domain About MMMI and SDU HIT MMMI is an internationally recognized research department that conducts research within robotics, drone technology, artificial intelligence, I4.0, software engineering as well as health and energy informatics. SDU HIT conducts interdisciplinary research related to data driven health technology in close collaboration with experts from various fields. There is a strong emphasis on the development of high TRL systems related to intelligent monitoring and decision support; predictive models for prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis; digital health systems offering novel personalized data collection, treatment plans and interventions. SDU HIT has research activities in areas such as geriatrics, mental health, compassion, cancer, cardiology, kidney disease, osteoporosis, and multiple sclerosis. Additional information For further information about the positions, please contact Professor Uffe Kock Wiil, phone +45 6011 3565, email [email protected] . If you experience technical problems, please contact our email support . Application Applicants are advised to read the SDU information on how to apply . Assessment of candidates is based on the application material, and the application must include: Motivated application. Curriculum Vitae. Master’s and Bachelor’s degree certificates or equivalent, including transcripts of grades (original and an official English translation). Complete list of publications, if you have any. Publications most relevant for the position (max. 2). A statement/documentation of other qualifications relevant to the position may also be included. All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration number) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked, allow binding and may not be password protected. SUBMISSION GUIDE: Motivated application must be uploaded under ‘Cover letter’ (max. 5 MB), Curriculum Vitae must be uploaded under ‘Resume’ (max 5 MB). All other documents must be uploaded under ‘Miscellaneous documents’ (max 10 files with a maximum 50 MB per file). The application deadline is August 25, 2026, at 11:59 PM/23:59 (CET/CEST) Assessment and selection process Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied, and only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU. Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation. Read abo