Student Assistant with a flair for research communication to the Research Unit for Maritime Health and Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences

Maritime Health and Technology (MHT) is seeking a creative and engaged student assistant who can help us translate research into strong and visible communication.

The position is approximately 10 hours per week with flexibility regarding classes and exams. Starting on 15 November 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Responsibilities

As a student assistant you will be part of an interdisciplinary research environment and will work closely with the research leader and the researchers. You will be part of our work to communicate research results to industry, authorities, foundations, politicians, media and the public.

Your tasks will include

• Dissemination of research results to different audiences.
• Assistance in developing communication materials about MHT’s research and societal significance.
• Updating the website and communication platforms.
• Drafting news and articles for the website and LinkedIn.
• Practical and administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

We are looking for a colleague who

• is studying communication, journalism, branding, social sciences or similar.
• writes fluently and confidently in Danish and English.
• has a flair for visual communication, e.g. in Canva, PowerPoint or similar programs.
• works in a structured and independent manner.
• is curious about research and can translate complex material into easy-to-understand communication.
• has an interest in the interaction between research, society and business.

It is an advantage if you have experience with social media, website updates or graphic communication, but it is not a requirement.

About the Research Unit for Maritime Health and Technology and the Faculty of Health Sciences

You will become part of a research environment where you will have the opportunity to work with research communication in practice and help make research visible with relevance to the maritime sector, the green transition, working environment, health and safety. You will have a significant influence on your tasks, flexible working hours and the opportunity to develop skills in research communication, stakeholder communication and communication.

Maritime Health and Technology (MHT) is SDU’s research unit for maritime health, safety and Human Factors.

We study how technology, organization and people interact to create safe and sustainable maritime workplaces. Our research spans from occupational health, mental health and Human Factors to the implementation of new technology, the green transition and health promotion at sea.

MHT collaborates closely with shipping companies, authorities, educational institutions and international organizations to translate research into concrete solutions with value for society.

Here you can read more about our unit and the research projects we are currently working with:

https://www.sdu.dk/en/forskning/mht

The Faculty of Health Sciences (SUND) at the University of Southern Denmark is one of Denmark's leading health sciences faculties. With nine institutes, top international research and a wide range of health education programs, we contribute to developing future knowledge, treatment and healthcare systems.

As an employee at SUND you will be part of an ambitious and interdisciplinary environment characterized by high professionalism, strong collaborations and good opportunities for development. The faculty has activities in Odense, Esbjerg and Copenhagen. In Esbjerg and Copenhagen, strong professional environments form the framework for research and education, while our modern faculty building in Odense brings together research, education and administration under one roof and is directly connected to Odense University Hospital.

Read more about the Faculty of Health Sciences here.

Contact

If you would like more information about the position, you are welcome to contact the research leader Lisa L. Froholdt at [email protected] or tel. 6550 7245.

Application process

The application deadline is 26 October 2026, 23:59 . We expect to conduct interviews in weeks 45 and 46.

Employment from 15 November 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Salary and employment terms

Your place of work is the University of Southern Denmark in Odense, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M.

Employment is based on the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Student Employees.

Salary is determined in accordance with the applicable agreement and on the basis of objective and gender-neutral criteria, including the content of the position, responsibilities and requirements for qualifications. You as an applicant have the right to information about starting salary and salary range for the position. These details can be obtained in connection with the recruitment process. SDU does not collect information about applicants' previous salaries.

Note: When employed as a student assistant, it is a prerequisite that you are enrolled as a student in a higher education program.

If you are interested in the position, you should submit an application that must include a cover letter, CV indicating months and years (no photo) and diploma. All documents related to the application should not include a photo or CPR number – if so, the CPR number must be crossed out.

All attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. Cover letter and CV may be up to 5 MB.

Guidance for the application process can be found here.

Syddansk Universitet aims to reflect the surrounding society and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.

About SDU

Syddansk Universitet exists to create value for and with society. Whether our contribution comes in the form of excellent research, innovative solutions, education or learning, we should make a positive difference for society and contribute to a sustainable future. We do this by cultivating talents and creating the best environments for research and learning. It is therefore crucial that SDU retains, develops and recruits talents.

At the same time, we must ensure consistently high quality in all our activities – and that can only be achieved with the right people. It is the university's researchers, teachers, students, leaders, and technical-administrative staff who form the foundation of our success.