About the opportunity
The Unit of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Biodemography (EBB) at the Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, is seeking a student assistant for the Long Life Family Study project. The research investigates how genes, living conditions, and lifestyle affect health throughout life, with a special focus on identifying genetic and environmental factors linked to exceptional health, healthy aging, and longevity. The working languages are both Danish and English, and the position starts on November 15, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter with a workload of 2 hours per week.
Salary and benefits
- Employment under the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and HK STAT
- Flexible workload adjusted to accommodate exam periods throughout the year
- Opportunity to work in an ambitious, interdisciplinary academic environment at a leading Danish health sciences faculty
Who can apply?
- Must be enrolled as a student in a higher education institution
- Meticulous, independent, and conscientious working style
- Proficient in both Danish and English in writing and speech
Required documents
- Cover letter (maximum 5 Mb, without photo and CPR number)
- CV (without photo and CPR number)
- Transcript of records showing current academic progress, or enrollment confirmation if no exams have been taken yet
When to apply
- Application deadline: November 6, 2026, at 23:59
- Employment start date: November 15, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter
How to apply
- Prepare required documents in Adobe PDF format without photos and with CPR numbers redacted or omitted
- Submit the application through the official online recruitment system by the deadline
- Disclose any current or previous part-time employment at the University of Southern Denmark and its scope in the application
Additional information
- Primary tasks include entering questionnaires into Surveyxact for a family study and packing various materials, with potential opportunities to assist in other research studies.
- The workplace is located at the University of Southern Denmark in Odense, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M.
- For further information, contact Project Coordinator Anita Hagelskær via email at ahagelskaer@health.sdu.dk or phone at 65504152.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Currently enrolled higher education students seeking a manageable part-time student assistant role alongside their studies
- Students with strong administrative precision who are comfortable handling questionnaire data entry and material preparation
- Bilingual or fully bilingual candidates fluent in both Danish and English
- Students interested in public health, epidemiology, aging research, and academic research environments
What should you think carefully about?
- The position requires physical presence at the University of Southern Denmark campus in Odense, Denmark
- The scheduled workload is very limited at only 2 hours per week, which may not suit applicants seeking substantial part-time income
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in higher education and provide valid proof of enrollment or transcripts
- All application materials must strictly exclude photographs and CPR numbers in accordance with privacy guidelines
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This part-time student assistant role offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical research administration experience within a prominent university health sciences department. It fits students looking to build an academic CV, earn supplementary income, and work flexibly around examination periods without committing to heavy weekly hours.
Our take
Enrolled higher education students based near Odense with bilingual Danish-English proficiency and strong organizational skills should consider applying before the November 6, 2026 deadline. Those seeking full-time or higher-hour student jobs may find the 2-hour weekly commitment too limited.
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