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Postdoc position on a Data-Driven Approach to understand the onset of Stress and its Contagion - DTU Entrepreneurship
Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

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DTU, The Technical University of Denmark, Centre for Technology Entrepreneurship (DTU Entrepreneurship) invites applicants for a 2-year Post-Doc position on “A data-driven approach to understand the onset of stress and its contagion”, starting on March, 15, 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter). 
The overall goal of the Lundbeck Foundation funded project is to understand the mechanisms of social stress contagion using a data-driven approach.
Stress-related disorders are becoming increasingly prevalent across all age groups, significantly impacting individuals´ lives and society. Addressing the growing prevalence of mental health issues, the project aims at employing a machine learning (ML) approach to detect early signs of stress.

Previous research has shown that observational, physiological, and psycholinguistic data can detect early signs of stress. ML algorithms can identify intricate patterns in such data to accurately make quantitative predictions about symptom severity. Initial evidence suggests that workplace stress can be spread through social interactions, but we have not fully understood yet how this contagion occurs. 
The main question of this project is: “How can we detect stress early enough to prevent the onset of long-term illness and mitigate its contagion?”
The project seeks to uncover new insights into the biological, emotional, and cognitive layers of stress responses within workplace settings. It involves employing and integrating data collection methods for accurate stress detection and creating a new ML tool for early prediction of stress and its transmission among co-workers. The ultimate objective is to prevent excessive stress levels in workplaces. Given that fear of stigmatization, data misuse, and a general lack of trust in emergent technology is a major barrier to the translation of mental health innovations into practice, the proposed tool not only harnesses technological capabilities but also incorporates end-user judgment and ethical boundaries to determine the appropriate use of technology.
You will be a member of the Psychology in Entrepreneurship group within the Centre for Technology Entrepreneurship at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). You will work under the supervision of Associate Professor Carina Lomberg. 
Responsibilities and qualifications
Within an experimental approach, you will first aim at identifying the contagion effects of stress through social interactions using physiological data. In a next step, you will assess the magnitude of social stress contagion based on duration, frequency and intensity of interpersonal relationships in teams, applying machine learning methods to the collected data. The ultimate goal is to build and test a model for continuous early stress detection that will help develop resilience and prevention strategies for stress contagion. 
Your primary tasks will be to:

• Design and conduct experiments based on physiological data
• Analyse the collected data using state-of-the-art methods
• Design, implement and thoroughly test model-based machine learning approaches for assessing the magnitude of stress contagion
• Collaborate with researchers within an interdisciplinary environment
• Write academic papers aimed at high-impact journals
• Participate in international conferences and workshops
• Disseminate research results 

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).
We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility. 
Salary and terms of employment 
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.
The period of employment is 2 years. Starting date is March 15, 2024 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here .
Further information 
For more information, please contact Carina Lomberg [email protected] .
You can read more about the about DTU Entrepreneurship: www.entrepreneurship.dtu.dk . 
If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark .
Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 15 February 2024 (23:59 Danish time).Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications 

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
DTU Entrepreneurship is amongst the international leading entities in technology entrepreneurship and helps develop an entrepreneurial culture across DTU. As part of a dynamic and evolving ecosystem, we combine practice-oriented education and research in entrepreneurship with real start-up opportunities from all DTU departments. With rigorous research at its core, the Centre builds the entrepreneurial capabilities of students, industry leaders, academics and policymakers to address unsolved problems, and together create new knowledge, methodologies and initiatives. We enable ethically minded entrepreneurs to build solutions that benefit people, society and the world. The Centre experiments with new entrepreneurial methodologies and activities to push boundaries within research and education. 
Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 3027
• Job Category VIP B
• Posting Date 01/18/2024, 06:33 AM
• Apply Before 02/15/2024, 05:59 PM
• Locations Diplomvej 2.sal lokale 218, Kgs. Lyngby, 2800, DK

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