About the opportunity
The Office of Advisory, Defense, and Societal Security is a newly established office within the Department of Research, Advisory, and Innovation (AFRI) at DTU. The office supports advisory services provided to Danish ministries and agencies, as well as DTU’s cross-disciplinary centers focusing on security, quantum technology, biosolutions, nuclear technology, and maritime/arctic activities. The student assistant will work in the intersection of university administration, authority advisory, and critical technologies. This role offers insight into the university environment and how research is translated into societal value, working alongside experienced and engaged colleagues in a flexible, supportive environment.
Salary and benefits
- Flexible working hours (average 10-15 hours per week) adaptable to exams and holidays
- Opportunity to gain insight into university administration and critical technology sectors
- Professional development in a collaborative and international environment
- Salary and employment terms according to the OAO-S collective agreement and HK/Stat organizational agreement
Who can apply?
- Currently enrolled as a student in a relevant higher education program (social sciences preferred, but not required)
- Interest in and preferably experience with administrative tasks
- Service-minded, structured, and detail-oriented
- Fluent in Danish and English (written and spoken)
- Ability to work independently
Required documents
- Motivated application
- CV
- Documentation of student status
When to apply
- Application deadline: 2026-10-01
- Position start date: 2026-11-01
How to apply
- Access the official job portal via the 'Apply Now' link
- Fill out the online application form
- Upload the required documents (application, CV, and study documentation)
Additional information
- The position is open as long as the candidate is an active student.
- DTU conducts open-source background checks on qualified candidates due to the nature of research in critical technology.
- All interested candidates regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
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…
- Students currently enrolled in higher education with a preference for social sciences
- Individuals seeking flexible part-time hours averaging 10-15 hours per week to accommodate studies
- Candidates with strong organizational skills and fluency in both Danish and English
What should you think carefully about?
- Applicants must be available to work on-site in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
- The position requires undergoing open-source background checks due to the research nature
- Employment terms are governed by specific Danish collective and organizational agreements
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This student assistant role offers an ideal way to gain hands-on insight into university administration, ministerial advisory services, and critical technology sectors while actively pursuing higher education.
Our take
Enrolled students looking for structured part-time administrative experience in a supportive academic environment should seriously consider applying.
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