As a Research Assistant, you will gain hands-on experience in data collection, analysis, and report preparation while working on international projects such as Horizon projects funded by the European Union. You will enhance your analytical skills, conduct literature reviews, coordinate experiments, and support key administrative tasks—all in a collaborative setting that encourages learning and professional growth. If you want to deepen your research knowledge and contribute to impactful studies, this position is the perfect opportunity. 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct literature reviews and summarize key findings
• Assist in data collection, management, and analysis
• Prepare reports, presentations, and research documentation
• Support the coordination of experiments and research activities
• Handle administrative tasks related to research projects
• Collaborate with team members to ensure research quality and accuracy
• Maintain ethical research standards and data integrity

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences
• Experience with data collection and analysis methods
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in relevant research software (e.g., Stata, R, Python)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong English communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of an international team
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong willingness to assist in project management and administrative tasks
• Knowledge of forest wildfire adaptation strategies is an advantage
• Knowledge of Swedish is an advantage

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility. 

Salary and terms of employment 
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. 

This is a part-time research position for 12 months (20 hours per week). The starting date is 1 July 2025 (or according to mutual agreement). 

You can read more about career paths at DTU here http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths.

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Professor Marcella Veronesi (mver@dtu.dk ) or Professor Ugur Soytas (uguso@dtu.dk).

You can read more about DTU Management at www.man.dtu.dk/english.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark .

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 27 May 2025 (23:59 Danish time) . Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file . The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc)

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.

About the department
DTU Management conducts excellent research in the intersection between management, technology and economics. We develop solutions in close cooperation with companies and public authorities. Our research aims at strengthening welfare, productivity, and sustainability within society. A key element is the role of technology and its interaction with industry and individuals. The department is divided into four divisions: Technology & Business Studies, Management Science, Climate & Energy Policy and Transportation Science. The department offers a wide range of courses and programs at bachelor, master and PhD level across DTU’s study programs. The department has around 200 employees, with around half coming from abroad.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.