We are looking for student assistants in the Surgical Research Laboratories at Skejby – is that something for you?

Application deadline 22 Oct 23:59 CEST

Expected start 1 Jan.

• Institute for Clinical Medicine - The Surgical Research Laboratories, SKS Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 99 8200 Aarhus N
• Part-time position 1 hour per week ID: 170774

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The Surgical Research Laboratories at the Institute for Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University Faculty of Health Sciences, SUND, are seeking 5-6 student assistants to assist staff in running courses, research and daily operations as of January 1, 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The positions are part-time.

Each appointment is conditional on you being a student, and they end when you graduate or are no longer enrolled in an education program.

Institute for Clinical Medicine

As a student assistant at the Institute for Clinical Medicine you will be part of what is likely the largest health sciences research institute in Denmark. Clinical research covers all medical specialties and takes place in collaboration with the university hospital and regional hospitals in the Central Denmark Region. We have about 30,000 sqm of modern research facilities for experimental surgery and medicine, animal facilities and advanced scanners.

The institute has overall responsibility for master's programs in medicine and in molecular medicine. At the institute we are about 670 scientific staff, 500 PhD students and 160 technical/administrative staff, collaborating across disciplines. As a student teacher you will work at Aarhus University Hospital or another hospital in the Central Denmark Region. You can read more about the institute here and about the faculty here.

Your tasks

As a student assistant your primary task is to help with course execution and research.

Your tasks will mainly consist of

• Preparation of operating rooms for e.g. course execution.
• Reception and preparation of pigs for anesthesia, including setting up venflons, urinary catheterization and intubation.
• Monitoring and sampling during anesthesia.
• Operative assisting work.
• Cleanup and cleaning at the end of the course.
• Occasional tasks related to the laboratory's daily operations.

You report to Birgitte Saima Kousholt.

Salary and conditions

The task is remunerated with an hourly wage corresponding to the SUL student assistant rate (FAYL). You will receive 1 hour of remuneration for each lesson you handle. 0 to 15 hours per month.

Who are you?

To become a student assistant, it is a prerequisite that you

• are medical or veterinary students,
• have completed an animal experimentation course, and
• have gained experience from the Surgical Research Laboratories in connection with a research year or otherwise have experience with anesthesia of pigs.

As a person you have good teamwork skills, are approachable and able to contribute to a good working environment.

Questions about the position

If you have questions, you are welcome to contact Birgitte Saima Kousholt at: 23987790.

The workplace is the Institute of Clinical Medicine, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 99, 8200 Aarhus N.

You may be called for an interview within the next two months.

Terms of employment

Employment as a student tutor/instructor normally requires that the student has completed the first 2 years of a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent level. Other students can be employed if the institution assesses that the person is professionally qualified to perform the position.

Employment and pay are in accordance with the Circular on the agreement for student instructors at universities, etc.

Application

Your application must include the following

• Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Indication of education (copy of relevant exam certificates)
• References/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the e-recruitment system

We refer to the faculty's Guidelines for Applicants.

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

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

Questions about the position ?

Birgitte Saima Kousholt Veterinarian, Institute for Clinical Medicine - The Surgical Research Laboratories, SKS e-mail

Questions about the application and process ?

Administration Center Health - Health HR +45 93521835 e-mail

Apply for the position Application deadline: Thursday 22 Oct 2026 at 23:59 CEST