Quality og Life Research center (QoLRC)

Quality of Life Research Center (QoLRC) at the Haematology Research Unit, Odense University Hospital, and the University of Southern Denmark is seeking an experienced scientific staff member at a level equivalent to a completed PhD for a one-year position, with the possibility of extension. The position is full-time, or potentially part-time, and the start date is as soon as possible, preferably by December 1, 2025.

About QoLRC

QoLRC was established in 2017 with the vision of creating an interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary centre for research into health-related quality of life at an international level.
New treatment options have improved survival for many patients with chronic diseases, including cancer patients. This has also raised the desire for these patients to feel physically, mentally, and socially well-functioning. There is increasing awareness in the healthcare system about the importance of focusing on patients' quality of life experiences and integrating this into the overall patient journey.
A central component of QoLRC’s work is the Nordic collaboration in the Nordic Myeloma Study Group (NMSG) Myeloma| Nmsg. NMSG has conducted clinical studies on multiple myeloma for 35 years, and QoLRC has led and supported the collection, analysis, and reporting of quality of life data using validated questionnaires in these studies. The activity in NMSG studies has been increasing.
QoLRC serves as a core facility for quality of life research and is an integral part of NMSG. In addition, QoLRC has established its own research and collaboration with other investigators, including the Danish Myeloma Study Group (DMSG) Dansk Myelomatose Studiegruppe. A notable project in this collaboration is a Danish study that collected quality of life data from 700 Danish multiple myeloma patients. This project has so far led to two PhD projects, one of which is ongoing.
A primary focus for QoLRC is at patients with multiple myeloma, but the centre has also conducted projects on patients with other haematological diseases and contributed to the validation of new tools, such as the HM-PRO questionnaire, which is aimed at patients with haematological cancers.

About the Haematology Research Unit (HFE-X)

QoLRC is part of the Haematology Research Unit (HFE-X) at the Department of Haematology, Odense University Hospital (OUH) Forskning i Hæmatologisk Afdeling X. HFE-X is a large and active research unit with several experienced researchers specialising in the design and execution of both qualitative, quantitative, and epidemiological research projects. HFE-X also has a research laboratory that focuses on disease biology at the cellular and molecular level.

About the Position

The activity at QoLRC is growing, and we need additional scientific staff to contribute to the analysis and reporting of quality of life data. The scientific staff member will, depending on experience and need, participate in one or more ongoing or upcoming NMSG studies. The scientific staff member is also expected to independently write applications to private and public funding bodies, including applications for future project salaries. HFE-X has employed a fundraiser and research coordinator who can assist with preparing and submitting funding applications.
The scientific staff member will be organisationally placed with a scientific reference to the scientific leader of QoLRC, assistant professor Lene Kongsgaard Nielsen, and a departmental reference to the research leader/professor, with a daily operational reference to the head of the Haematology Research Unit (HFE-X).

We are looking for a scientific staff member who:

• Has an academic background relevant to the role, ideally with a healthcare-related background such as a Master’s degree in Public Health, Medical Science, or equivalent.
• Has completed a PhD or has equivalent documented scientific experience.
• Has experience in quantitative quality of life research, including the use of questionnaires, database establishment, and the development of statistical analysis plans.
• Has strong communication skills, including the ability to present research findings clearly and effectively in both written and spoken Danish and English.
• Can work independently while also being a team player and able to achieve results both independently and through collaboration with others.
• Has experience in fundraising from private and public funds.
• Is committed to contributing to the continued development of a dynamic and appreciative culture through personal conduct, role models, relationship-building, motivation, and driving engagement and results.

We offer:

• Employment in a well-established research unit and a centre for health-related quality of life research.
• An open and trusting work environment with short decision-making paths.
• Good opportunities for influence and independence.
• Managerial focus on priority areas, including follow-up and feedback.
• Well-established networking opportunities at OUH, nationally, and internationally.

Information about the position

For more information about the department and the position, please contact assistant professor Lene Kongsgaard Nielsen at +45 2284 6973 or via email: lene.kongsgaard.nielsen@rsyd.dk, or the daily manager of HFE-X, Pia K. Pedersen, at +45 2496 1544 or via email: pia.k.pedersen@rsyd.dk.
You are also very welcome to contact the research leader/professor Henrik Frederiksen at +45 2282 0626 or via email: Henrik.Frederiksen@rsyd.dk.

Application

The application should include:

• Proof of qualification, academic certificates, and CV with details of employment history and relevant qualifications for the position.
• Addressed to the Chief Consultant of the Department of Haematology X, Hanne Vestergaard, Odense University Hospital, Kløvervænget 19, 5000 Odense C.
• The application must be submitted electronically via the link on this page.

Salary and Employment Terms

The position will be offered in accordance with the applicable collective agreement with the relevant negotiating organisation.

OUH uses a probation period according to the current practice of Region South Denmark.

Deadline for applications: 19 October 2025.
Interviews are scheduled for 5 November 2025.

• Fakta

• Arbejdssted
  OUH Odense Universitetshospital, Odense
• Kontaktperson
  Bettina Junker
  bettina.junker@rsyd.dk
• Adresse
  OUH, 5000 Odense C
• Stillingstype
  Forsker
• Speciale
  Intern medicin: Hæmatologi
• Ansættelsesform
  Fast ansættelse
• Ugentlig arbejdstid
  Fuld tid
• Ansættelsens start
  05-11-2025
• Regionens jobnr.
  233655
• Quick-nr.
  481592
• Indrykningsdato
  23-09-2025
• Ansøgningsfrist
  19-10-2025