Full-time research assistant for two and a half years sought for the Department of Educational Science at the Danish Institute for Pedagogy and Education, Cam

Application deadline 15 Nov 23:59 CET

Expected start 1 Feb.

• DPU - Danish Institute for Pedagogy and Education - Educational Science, Aarhus Jens Chr. Skous Vej 4 8000 Aarhus C
• Fixed-term full-time position 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jul 2029 ID: 170875

Apply for the position

The Department of Educational Science at the Danish Institute for Pedagogy and Education is seeking a professionally and analytically strong scientific assistant for teaching, supervision and with the possibility of research, with appointment on 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Teaching will be at the Bachelor’s degree in Educational Science. The assistant is expected to handle teaching coordination and group teaching in collaboration with the other scientific assistants and in dialogue with module coordinators and instructors. In addition, supervision, assessment and examinations.

It is advantageous if you have

• General teaching experience
• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative methods
• Academic interest in several modules in the programme's study regulations from 2024.

You will join a team of scientific assistants responsible for group teaching in the programme in collaboration with module coordinators and instructors. The modules are distributed semester-by-semester within the team of scientific assistants, so it is an advantage if you can cover the bachelor’s degree subjects broadly.

You must, as a person, be able to work very independently and also join constructively in the team of group teachers; you must be enthusiastic for your own, the team’s, the programme’s and the students’ sake. You should have a relevant academic master's degree, preferably experience with teaching coordination and delivery of teaching as well as experience with supervision and examination – preferably at university level. And you must be passionate about delivering good and engaging teaching.

Read more about the bachelor’s degree in Educational Science at https://bachelor.au.dk/uddannelsesvidenskab/ and here https://www.au.dk/studieordning/

The scientific assistant is expected to be able to join the team and begin teaching at the start of the semester in February.

Salary and employment terms

In accordance with the current agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the principles of New Pay. This is a 2.5-year position with appointment from 1 February 2027.

Workplace

Aarhus University

Campus Aarhus, Nobelparken,

Further information

Further information about the job can be obtained by contacting the head of department Miriam Madsen e-mail / 2084 2672.

The application

The application deadline is 15 November 2026.

All interested regardless of personal circumstances are encouraged to apply the position.

Formalities

• The recruitment procedure is further described in the ministry's Executive Order on the employment of scientific personnel at universities.
• Regarding qualifications and job content, please refer to the job structure.
• Regarding application and attachments, please refer to the guidelines for applicants to scientific positions at Arts.

Aarhus University will be an attractive and inspiring workplace for everyone and desires a culture where each individual can develop and grow. We view equality and diversity as a resource and therefore encourage all interested to apply.

Shortlisting may be used to select candidates who will proceed to an in-depth professional assessment. The selection is made by a committee appointed by the institute director. See here for further information about shortlisting at Arts: http://medarbejdere.au.dk/fileadmin/user_upload/Proces_for_shortlisting_december_2017.pdf

Salary and employment terms

Employment is in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC. Salary and terms follow the state Researchers’ collective agreement. You are employed as a scientific assistant on base salary grade 4-8 with allowances per protocol for certain employment terms for scientific staff at universities.

Position content and qualification requirements are further described in the circular on employment terms for scientific staff at universities.

About Arts

The Faculty of Arts is one of Northern Europe’s most important faculties for research and higher education in the humanities, theology and pedagogy. Within this broad field, the faculty hosts around 700 researchers, 200 PhD students, 9,000 bachelor’s and master’s students and 1,500 continuing and further education students. We believe that the best ideas arise from meeting between different perspectives – and that research, teaching and innovation develop best in dialogue with the society around us.

You can find more information here Faculty of Arts | Aarhus University

Applications must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed through the job advertisement on Aarhus University’s website.

Questions about the position ?

Miriam Madsen Associate Professor, DPU - Danish Institute for Pedagogy and Education - Educational Science, Aarhus +4520842672 e-mail

Questions about the application and process ?

Administration Center Arts - HR, AR, Emdrup +4593508310 e-mail

Apply for the position Application deadline: Sunday 15 Nov 2026 at 23:59 CET