Student Assistants to help with a selection of research-related activities - DTU Construct

We are looking for two structured and independent student assistants to help us with a selection of research-related activities:

• help update databases and websites
• for assisting with literature reviews
• for assisting with outreach for our industry-oriented research projects
• to support data analyses; and for general support of research activities.

Our expectations of you

We are looking for two student assistants who have an interest in and would very much like to develop experience with administrative tasks, literature searching, database management, and support for industry outreach. All of this within the context of design for sustainability. You must be service-minded, used to working independently, be strong in detail and also have really good English skills, as most inquiries are in English. You are probably in the process of a relevant higher education at MSc level.

What we offer in return

We offer you a varied job with personal challenge, where you greatly help to create the framework together with skilled, helpful and committed colleagues.

Your workplace will be DTU Construct’s Section of Design for Sustainability, one of Europe's leading research groups within sustainability. As a colleague at DTU, you will enter an organisation that aims to develop knowledge at an international level. You can look forward to a challenging and developing workplace with high professionalism. Of course, we make sure that you get the necessary sparring and competence development at the same time.

Salary and appointment terms

The appointment will be based on the multi-union collective agreement for the Organisations of Public Employees—Denmark (State) (OAO-S) and the trade union agreement for clerical staff etc. (HK/State). 

Working hours are on average 15 hours per week and can be organised flexibly in relation to holidays, exams, etc. 

Starting date is 15 April 2026 (or according to mutual agreement). The employment runs as long as you are an active student. The period of employment is 3.5 month.

The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus – Building 402.

Application and contact

Please submit your online application no later than 14 April 2026 (23:59 Danish time)

. Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and documentation for study activity. In the application, we would like to hear a little about you, your competencies and why you are applying for the position.

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Professor Tim C. McAloone via  tmcadtu.dk

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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. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

The Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (DTU Construct)

develops and utilises science and technical knowledge for the benefit of society and sustainable development. We undertake research, education, innovation, and scientific advice of the highest quality within design for sustainability, digital building technologies, energy and services, engineering design and manufacturing systems, fluid mechanics, coastal and maritime engineering, materials and surface engineering, solid mechanics, structural engineering and mechanics, structures and safety, and thermal energy.

DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829

DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.