Declaration of interest regarding PhD project at Danish Center for Health Economics (DaCHE)

Job title: Declaration of interest regarding PhD project at Danish Center for Health Economics (DaCHE)

Company: Syddansk Universitet


Job description: Job Category: PH.D.Job Description:Do you want to be a PhD-student of Health Economics of Risk-Stratified Breast Cancer Screening?
Danish Center for Health Economics (DaCHE), Department of Public Health at SDU is looking for applicants for a PhD scholarship within the field of health economic evaluation. We are looking for a person with a relevant degree (e.g. health economics, economics, statistics, data science, medical science, public health science, or similar).
Are you passionate about contributing to a groundbreaking interdisciplinary research project? Do you have a keen interest in health economics research, personalised interventions in cancer, and interdisciplinary collaboration? If you possess strong competencies in health economics research methods, you might be the ideal candidate for our PhD position.Research environment
This Ph.D. is a jointed project between Dept. of Clinical Biochemistry, Herlev Gentofte Hospital, Region H and DaCHE, SDU. You will work closely with Associate Professor Liza Sopina based at DaCHE and Clinical Professor Stig Bojesen, based at the Dept. of Clinical Biochemistry, Herlev Gentofte Hospital, Region H and Dept. of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen.
At DaCHE, we apply economic theory and empirical methods to answer health policy research questions and improve research methods. Our main research themes include health-related behavior, equity in health and access to healthcare, patient and public preferences, and evaluating new healthcare interventions and policies. We use a broad set of methods, including register-based analysis and survey data collection. DaCHE is an international environment with a strong academic and social PhD community. The department of Clinical Biochemistry, Herlev Gentofte Hospital is one of largest of its kind in the country with app. 200 employees and produces more than 15 million results annually from patient samples of blood and other fluids. The department works closely together with the departments of Clinical Biochemistry at Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen and at Zealand University Hospital, Køge and with many other clinical and research institutions in Denmark and internationally.Project description
The PhD project is part of PRSONAL an interdisciplinary research project focused on risk-stratified breast cancer screening, and its economic and societal consequences.
Women aged 50-69 years are offered mammography screening every second year to detect breast cancer while it is early-stage and treatable. This one-size-fits-all screening saves lives, but also has drawbacks in terms of false positives, false negatives, and over-diagnosis. Simulation studies show that screening would produce more benefits and less harm if screening intensity was assigned according to risk.
The purpose of PRSONAL is to test this hypothesis in a trial in which consenting women undergoing mammography will be randomized to either the standard screening or to personalized screening after having their risk measured. Risk will be measured with a CE-marked risk model, including genetic analyses, questionnaires and image analyses of the mammogram. Project is explained in more detail on https://prsonal.dk/ and https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06060938?term=PRSONAL&checkSpell=false&rank=1 .
By providing comprehensive information on breast cancer, personal risk and recommended screening with a web-based Risk Communication Tool, PRSONAL will herald a new, personalized era in the management of frequent diseases. Apart from clinical outcomes, the introduction of risk-stratified breast cancer screening is likely to influence the cost of screening, as well as impact healthcare resource utilisation and, possibly, the quality of life of women undergoing screening. Given the limited resources within which health systems operate, it is important to consider how efficiently we use healthcare resources.
The project aims to evaluate several health economic aspects of PRSONAL. It will compare the changes in quality of life in the control and interventions groups, explore the changes in healthcare utilisation patterns (and associated costs), and estimate the cost-effectiveness of the PRSONAL intervention compared to the current screening programme.The PhD position is for three years, starting in September 2025. As a PhD student, you will plan, lead, and execute the project in collaboration with your supervisors, contribute to the overall project development, and participate in teaching activities at the Department of Public Health. You will also be given the opportunity to participate in the bi-weekly research meetings at the department of Clinical Biochemistry, Herlev Gentofte Hospital, where you will learn to hold research impactful talks in English. The ideal candidate is quantitatively focused, strives for the best level of scientific work, can work independently, persistently, and in a structured manner. We also value social skills and a friendly and helpful attitude towards others.Qualifications

• Interest in health economics research within preventive care, cancer, and economic evaluation methods
• Knowledge of health economics evaluation methods
• Excellent analytical abilities and scientific work skills, including systematic and critical thinking
• Ability to work independently and engage in interdisciplinary collaboration
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in both Danish and English
• Experience with register-based research and coding/statistical analyses is an advantage

It will be considered an advantage to have:

• Documented experience with writing and publishing scientific papers in international peer-reviewed journals
• Documented research experience in the fields of health economics

For further information about the project, please contact:
Associate Professor Liza Sopina
Department of Public Health, DaCHE
University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
Tlf. 65508384 E-mail: lsopina@health.sdu.dkApplications must include:

• At letter stating the interest, motivation and qualifications for the project (max. 2 pages)
• Detailed CV, including personal contact information
• Certified copy of diploma or expected date of graduation (Master’s degree in a relevant field)

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.
Further information about the PhD-study can be found at the homepage of the University.Applications must be submitted electronically using the link “Apply now”. Attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply for a position at SDU before you apply.Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated. This also applies to reference letters.Closing date 27/06/2025The successful candidate will be asked to send an application to the PhD Secretariat, Faculty of Health Sciences, to be enrolled as PhD students.The PhD programme will be carried out in accordance with Faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order)The terms of employment as a salaried PhD Research Fellow are stated in the Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC).The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Expected salary:

Location: Odense, Syddanmark

Job date: Sat, 17 May 2025 02:58:28 GMT

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