Student assistant for a biostatistical research group

Biostatistical research group at the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at the University of Copenhagen is seeking a student assistant with a start date of 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

About us

We are a research group at the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, section for Crop Science, focusing on leading methods in statistics and machine learning applied to plants, including plants' responses to stress factors such as drought, heat, or chemical stress from pesticides. These methods can, for example, be used in a toxicological risk assessment of one or more pesticides, or to advise crop farmers.

At the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences (PLEN) at the Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen we contribute with solutions that are crucial for the future of society and the world. At PLEN education, basic research and applied research in biotechnology, plant science, and environmental chemistry and physics meet from the molecular level to ecosystems. Our goal is to create important and internationally recognized research and education within each research area, but also to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration between the areas.

The Crop Science Section researches and teaches fundamental and applied science related to crop production. The core of our research is the interaction between genotype, management and environment as the basis for crop growth and production of sustainable food, ornamentals, fiber and bioenergy.

Work tasks

We are seeking a student assistant who can assist the research group with data processing and preparation of datasets for statistical analysis. The work will include assisting with performing basic statistical analyses and quality assurance of data. In addition, you will contribute to documenting workflows and developing simple scripts for automation and streamlining of data handling. The tasks are carried out in collaboration with the group’s researchers and PhD students.

Your tasks include

• Preparation and organization of datasets for further analysis
• Conduct descriptive and basic statistical analyses of experiments conducted in a greenhouse and in the field under professional supervision
• Development and adaptation of simple R scripts for data processing and automated repetitive workflows
• Documentation of data processing, analyses and workflows so they can be reproduced
• Preparation of tables and figures

We expect

• That you study mathematics, statistics or similar
• That you have experience with data processing in the programming language R
• That you have knowledge of dose–response models

That you have knowledge of analysis of experimental trials with correlated observations

• That you have the ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary research environments
• That you can communicate fluently in Danish and English

We offer

A dynamic research environment with dedicated colleagues, possibilities for working and flexible working conditions with opportunities for professional development.

Read more about the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at https://plen.ku.dk

Salary and employment terms

Employment and remuneration are as a student in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and Public Employees Organisations – The Government Sector (OAO collective agreement) as well as the Organizational Agreement for Office Clerks, Laboratory Technicians and IT Employees (HK). The hourly wage depends on seniority at a minimum of 145.73 DKK (as of 1 August 2026). The weekly working time is on average 12 hours. The employment is limited in time and applies for a period of 12 months ending 30 November 2027.

It is a condition of employment that you are enrolled and an active student at a higher education institution .

The University of Copenhagen has established a new common administrative organization, which is still being implemented. This involves ongoing changes and development of, among other things, workflows and collaboration interfaces.

You can read more about state salary levels at www.loenoverblik.dk.

Your application

If you are interested in the position, please submit an electronic application with attachments via the Job Portal (click the link "APPLY FOR THE JOB" at the bottom of the posting) no later than 22 October 2026.

Recruitment interviews will take place in late October 2026.

The university encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply and reflects the surrounding society.

Further questions

Questions about the position can be directed to Signe Marie Jensen, [email protected], +4535333431.

The University of Copenhagen offers its nearly 10,000 employees opportunities to fully utilize their talent in an ambitious, informal environment. We ensure traditions-rich and modern frameworks for education and free research at a high international level. We seek answers and solutions to common problems and make new knowledge available and useful to others.

Contact

Signe Marie Jensen

E-mail: [email protected]

Info

Application deadline: 22-10-2026

Start date: 01-12-2026

Working hours: Part-time

Department/Location: Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences