We are looking for a student assistant

Rigshospitalet – Department of Crisis Psychology

We are seeking a student assistant

Are you a student and would you like to gain experience in clinical research, become part of a strong psychology professional environment, and gain insight into everyday life and the many different tasks in a highly specialized psychology clinic?

Then you have the opportunity to become part of the Department of Crisis Psychology at Rigshospitalet.

We are seeking an engaged student assistant who wants to combine work with clinical research with practical tasks in a busy psychology department.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with both researchers and experienced clinical psychologists, contribute to the development of our new clinical database, and gain insight into the psychology profession work at one of Denmark's most specialized hospitals.

The position is particularly aimed at bachelor's students in psychology, public health science, sociology, medicine, or other relevant programs .

About us

The Department of Crisis Psychology serves Rigshospitalet's centers with psychological assistance to hospitalized patients and relatives in connection with acute serious illness or accidents – for adults and children.

We also offer counseling, education and supervision to staff groups as well as debriefing of staff after especially demanding episodes, both at Rigshospitalet and Glostrup Hospital as well as the Capital Region's Emergency Preparedness.

In the coming years we face an exciting development, where among other things we will build clinical research and further develop our crisis psychology readiness.

We prioritize high professional standards and at the same time place great emphasis on a workplace characterized by collaboration, humor and mutual respect.

About the position

As a student assistant you will become part of a dedicated team and gain insight into how clinical research is conducted in a hospital department, and what daily life is like in a psychology clinic. You will receive thorough training in all your tasks.

The tasks include, among others

• Answering the department's telephone
• Contribute to the development of the clinical database
• Monitoring data collection
• Data entry of questionnaires
• Registration of consents
• Structured interviews with patients before and after treatment
• Various ad hoc tasks

About you

We imagine that you

• Are currently pursuing a relevant bachelor degree, e.g., psychology, public health science, sociology, medicine, or another health-related program
• Work systematically and detail-oriented
• Are responsible, reliable and able to work independently
• Are comfortable with telephone contact with patients, relatives and professional staff
• Thrive in a multidisciplinary work environment
• Are interested in research, mental health and preventive treatment initiatives.

Terms of employment

• Working hours: approximately 8-10 hours per week with flexibility during exam periods
• Start date: as soon as possible
• Duration: we are seeking students who can be with us for at least one year - preferably longer
• Salary and terms of employment: according to the applicable collective agreement

Application

Application and CV should be sent via this link (link to be inserted)

Application deadline: Wednesday 4 November 2026

Interviews: Friday 6 November 2026

2nd round: Monday 9 November 2026

For further information contact administrative coordinator, Mette Bruun Hansen, [email protected]

We encourage all interested – regardless of age, gender, religion and ethnic background – to apply for the position.

Who are we?

The Department of Crisis Psychology is part of the Neurocenter, which is one of Rigshospitalet's 7 centers – with about 1,425 full-time equivalents and an annual expenditure budget of just under 1.2 billion DKK.

The Neurocenter treats patients with diseases of the nerves, brain and spinal cord. This includes diagnosis, medical treatment, surgeries, emergency departments and rehabilitation.

The Neurocenter consists of the following departments and functions

• Department of Brain and Nerve Diseases
• Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery
• Department of Brain and Nerve Examinations
• Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care
• Department of Anesthesia, Pain and Respiratory Support
• Department of Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
• Department of Crisis Psychology
• Knowledge Center for Neurorehabilitation
• Regional Function for Home Ventilation Arrangements in the Capital Region

The Neurocenter has a fixed base at Rigshospitalet and Glostrup Hospital, but activities at all regional hospitals. You can find more information about the Neurocenter on our website: https://www.rigshospitalet.dk/afdelinger-og-klinikker/neuro/Sider/default.aspx

The Neurocenter is one of Rigshospitalet's largest research centers, and our research is recognized at the highest international level and as a result has been awarded several prizes.