Pilot/Student Assistant for the Robotics Lab

Application deadline 15 Nov 23:59 CET

Expected start 1 Dec.

• Institute of Mechanics and Production, Katrinebjergvej 89F 8200 Aarhus N
• Part-time position 3 hours per week ID: 171544

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We are seeking a pilot for the Robotics Lab at the Institute of Mechanics and Production.

As a pilot you will have the opportunity to assist students, student entrepreneurs and start-ups in our laboratory and you will have the opportunity to use your expertise, acquire new knowledge and develop your personal competencies. As a pilot you will be attached to a laboratory supervisor and will join a team of other student assistants who help you get started with the tasks and whom you can use as a sparring partner along the way. You will largely decide when during the week you schedule your hours.

Responsibilities

Your primary tasks will be

• Daily operation of the laboratory – including tidying, servicing equipment and supplying tools and components
• Coordination with the laboratory supervisor
• Ensure that safety, cleanliness and cleaning guidelines are followed among users of the laboratory,
• Practical assistance during exercises, Innovation Camps, projects and workshops where the laboratory is part of the program. There will be fixed meeting times.

Qualifications

We are seeking student assistants who are curious and good at getting into new technologies and who enjoy helping others in a good and inspiring way. It is also important that you have natural authority, can command respect around your role as Pilot in the laboratories and you are a pragmatic practitioner.

Expected start date and duration

This is a position with start on 1 December 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter, with duration until completion of studies. You will be employed with an average weekly working time of 3 hours.

Workplace and area of employment

The workplace is Katrinebjergvej 89 G-F, 8200 Aarhus N and the area of employment is Aarhus University with the associated institutions.

Contact information

Further information can be obtained by contact: Xuping Zhang e-mail

Application deadline

All applications must be received no later than 15 November 2026.

Formalities

Employment is carried out in accordance with the collective agreement for student instructors at universities, etc., concluded between the Ministry of Taxation and the Association of Student Employees as well as the Association of Danish Medical Students.

You must be an active student and document that you are enrolled at a higher education institution.

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

Applications are submitted via Aarhus University's recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job posting on Aarhus University's website.

Questions about the position ?

Xuping Zhang Professor, Institute of Mechanics and Production - Production and Mechatronics +4587151615 e-mail

Questions about the application and process ?

Administration Center Nat-Tech - Nat-Tech HR +4522228426 e-mail

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