About the opportunity
The Section for Ecosystem-based Marine Management at DTU Aqua is looking for a student assistant to process underwater video material collected in research projects. The role involves reviewing underwater videos, identifying marine species and other observations, and ensuring data is correctly registered, organized, and quality-assured. You will join one of Europe’s leading research and education institutions, working at the DTU Lyngby Campus.
Salary and benefits
- Flexible working hours averaging 10-15 hours per week, which can be adapted around exams and holidays.
- Salary and employment terms in accordance with the OAO-S collective agreement and the organizational agreement for office employees (HK/Stat).
- A challenging and developing workplace with high professionalism.
- Necessary sparring and competence development.
Who can apply?
- Must be an active student enrolled in a higher education program.
- Ability to work in a structured, careful, and independent manner.
- Good collaboration skills.
- Experience with Excel and R.
- Knowledge of Danish marine fish species and larger mobile marine invertebrates.
Required documents
- Motivated application (cover letter explaining your skills and interest in the position)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Documentation of active student status
When to apply
- Applications must be submitted online no later than September 21, 2026 (by 9:59 PM).
How to apply
- Click on the 'Apply Now' ('Ansøg nu') button on the official job portal.
- Fill out the online application form.
- Attach your motivated application, CV, and documentation of study activity.
Additional information
- The position is expected to start on October 1, 2026.
- Employment continues as long as you remain an active student.
- For further information about the position, contact Mikael van Deurs at mvd@aqua.dtu.dk.
- Due to security and export control regulations regarding critical technology research, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates.
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…
- Active student in a higher education program.
- Knowledge of Danish marine fish species and invertebrates.
- Proficiency in Excel and R.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is part-time (10-15 hours per week) and only available to active students.
- The role is on-site at the DTU Lyngby Campus.
- The work involves repetitive tasks like reviewing underwater video material and registering data.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a great way for a student to gain hands-on experience in marine research and monitoring, specifically in identifying marine fish species and invertebrates.
Our take
A practical, flexible part-time role for students with a background in marine biology and data processing skills in R and Excel.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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