Student with an HK Qualification for Virtual Learning Lab

Virtual Learning Lab at the Department of Psychology at the University of Copenhagen is seeking one student for employment starting November 1 to assist with an ongoing research project on Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), funded by the Carlsberg Foundation.

The overall aim of the GenAI project is to investigate the conditions and mechanisms through which GenAI supports or hinders learning. We are, among other things, examining how GenAI affects cognitive processes such as information processing, self-regulation, as well as engagement, and we assume that the value of generative AI depends on how well the technology is aligned with existing evidence about human learning and learning processes.

To assist with this task, we are looking for an efficient student who can work on average 10 hours per week.

About us

Virtual Learning Lab conducts research into learning with immersive technologies such as virtual and augmented reality as well as artificial intelligence. To achieve a deeper and more nuanced understanding of how people acquire knowledge, we combine laboratory-based research with experimental studies in authentic educational settings. In particular, we focus on uncovering how, when, why and for which target groups learning benefits emerge from teaching with immersive technologies as well as artificial intelligence.

The research team consists of student assistants, PhD students, postdocs and Professor Guido Makransky.

Tasks

You are employed as a student assistant at Virtual Learning Lab and are expected to allocate your working time accordingly. In your role, you will be supervised by PhD students, postdocs and Professor Guido Makransky. Your tasks will primarily include assisting with:

• Preparation and support for conducting experiments or investigations
• Support for data collection by visiting schools with the research team and conducting experiments during the day

Your competencies

• Interest in the intersection of psychology, technology and cognitive science
• Knowledge/ interest in artificial intelligence technologies
• Strong skills in data analysis

Furthermore, we emphasize that you

• Have the ability to work at least 3 days a week
• Have good orderliness and can maintain an overview in demanding situations
• Are diligent
• Have good written Danish and English language skills

We offer

An exciting and educational workplace with potential to develop your research skills and profile with supervision opportunities.

Employment terms

The employment is governed by the rules of the National Collective Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and Public Employees’ Organizations - The Public Sector Agreement (OAO-S Collective Agreement) and by the Organizational Agreement for Office Clerks, Laboratory Technicians and IT Employees (HK).

The hourly wage amounts to a minimum of DKK 145.73 (as of 1 August 2026). You will be placed on the pay scale based on previous employment.

It is a prerequisite for employment that you are enrolled and an active student in a higher education program.

Application etc.

If you are interested in the position, please send your application, CV, enrollment certificate and grade transcript electronically below via www.jobportal.ku.dk so that it reaches the university no later than 21 October 2026.

The University wishes to reflect the surrounding society and encourages everyone regardless of personal background to apply for the position.

Further questions

Questions about the position can be addressed to Guido Makransky, [email protected]

You can read more about the department at www.ku.dk

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Info

Application deadline: 21-10-2026

Start date: Start as soon as possible

Department/Location: Department of Psychology