About the opportunity
The PhD School handles administrative operations and development tasks associated with researcher training at the Faculty of Health Sciences (SUND) at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU). We ensure that PhD students and their supervisors receive strong support through administrative processes including applications, admissions, evaluations, degree completions, and course planning. We are currently seeking a student assistant to contribute to these responsibilities in close collaboration with the PhD School’s researcher training consultants. You will gain valuable work experience and become part of a collaborative, dynamic workplace with flexible working hours in Odense.
Salary and benefits
- Average of 12 hours of work per week
- Employment for a period of 1 year with the possibility of extension
- Flexible working hours planned collaboratively, with consideration given to your exams
- Real professional work experience for your CV within a leading academic faculty
Who can apply?
- Enrolled as a student, preferably at the bachelor's level, at one of SDU's study programmes (newly enrolled students at SDU are also welcome to apply)
- Ability to work in a structured, systematic, and independent manner
- Service-minded and solution-oriented mindset
- Proficiency in both Danish and English, both orally and in writing
Required documents
- Cover letter (maximum 5 MB, no photograph or civil registration number)
- CV (maximum 5 MB, no photograph or civil registration number)
- Transcript of records showing your current academic progress at SDU, or your enrollment confirmation if you have not yet taken exams
When to apply
- Application deadline is November 18, 2026, at 23:59
- Interviews are expected to be held in week 48
- Employment begins on January 1, 2027
How to apply
- Prepare your application documents in Adobe PDF format without photographs or civil registration numbers
- Submit your application through the official recruitment portal by the deadline of November 18, 2026
Additional information
- The position is based at the University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M, Denmark
- Salary and employment terms are established in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and HK STAT
- Applicants must state whether they currently hold or have previously held other part-time positions at SDU and the extent of those roles
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…
- Current university students seeking structured administrative experience alongside their studies in an academic environment.
- Individuals with strong organizational skills who enjoy coordinating courses, managing logistics, and handling IT administrative systems.
- Bilingual or multilingual candidates comfortable working and communicating professionally in both Danish and English.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position requires an average commitment of 12 hours per week, which must be balanced with your ongoing university coursework.
- The initial contract duration is fixed at one year, though there is a possibility of extension.
- Relocation or daily commuting to the Odense campus is necessary as the workplace is on-site.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This student assistant role fits well for current undergraduates or early-stage university students looking to build practical administrative skills, gain higher education sector experience, and establish professional networks within a major research university without delaying their primary studies.
Our take
Current students at the University of Southern Denmark who possess strong administrative flair and bilingual communication skills should seriously consider applying. It is less suitable for individuals unable to commit to an on-site schedule in Odense or those not currently enrolled at SDU.
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