The IT University of Copenhagen invites highly motivated candidates to apply for a Research Assistant position starting 1 June 2025 or soon thereafter.
Job description We are seeking a motivated Research Assistant with a solid background in electronics and hardware engineering to support our R&D projects. The ideal candidate will have solid hands-on experience with power systems, battery technologies, and electronic system integration, including embedded systems. You will contribute to the design and development of custom electronic solutions tailored to cutting-edge research applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and integrate electronic systems, focusing on power and battery technologies.
- Design and prototype custom hardware solutions.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams on system integration and testing.
Ideal, but not required:
- Experience with PCB design and manufacturing.
- Practical experience in robotics hardware and software.
- Familiarity with safety regulations related to power management in electronic systems.
General information The IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) is a teaching and research-based tertiary institution focused on information technology (IT) and the opportunities it offers. The IT University has more than 160 full-time Faculty members. Research and teaching in information technology span all academic activities which involve computers including computer science, information and media sciences, humanities and social sciences, business impact and the commercialization of IT.
Working at the IT University Located in modern architecture, a 6-minute metro ride from the center of Copenhagen, the IT University offers an informal working environment, a varied everyday life, and a highly motivated, aspiring, capable, and diverse international faculty, with PhD degrees from 17 different countries. The IT University is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself in consistently and successfully pursuing an improved gender balance among students and among faculty.
Working in Copenhagen Copenhagen has a solid educational system, a rich cultural life, universal healthcare, good childcare, and well-functioning infrastructure. Copenhagen is among the world’s most livable cities according to the Economist Global Liveability Index. Living and working in Copenhagen will be a good experience for you and your family.
Salary and terms of employment Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the Ministry of Taxation’s agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and job structure for academic staff at Universities.
Qualification Requirements The following qualifications are required:
- Candidates should have a MSc (or equivalent)
Application The application and all other documents ought to be in English and must include:
- A motivated application (cover letter), including a detailed description of your qualifications and brief statements of research and teaching plans
- A full CV, including name, address, phone number, e-mail, previous and present employment and academic background
- Documentation of academic degrees (copy of degree certificates etc.)
Applications without the above-mentioned
required documents will not be assessed.
The applicant will be accessed according to the Appointment Order from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation of 13 March 2012.
The IT University may use shortlisting in connection to the recruitment process. In case of shortlisting, the Chair of the hiring committee selects applicants for assessment in consultation with the hiring committee after the application deadline. All applicants are notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The shortlisting of candidates for assessment is based on the criteria in the job posting.
Further information Questions about the positions can be directed to Assistant Professor, Morten Roed Frederiksen, IT University of Copenhagen, mrof@itu.dk or tel. 7218 5426.
Questions related to the application procedure may be directed to HR,
hr@itu.dk.
Application procedure You can only apply for the position through our e-recruitment system. Apply by pressing the button "Apply for position" in the job announcement on our website:
http://en.itu.dk/About-ITU/Vacancies The IT University might upon request in the interview process contact 1-2 references.
Please note that all application material will be destroyed after the assessment.
Application deadline:
22 April 2025, at 23:59 CEST. Applications/enclosures received at ITU after the application deadline will not be taken into consideration. If you submit an application, it is your responsibility to ensure that it arrives before the deadline so please allow sufficient time for upload of publications and other documents.