Research assistant with a background in eye-tracking and psycholinguistics at the Institute for Nordic Studies and Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen (UCPH)

Institute for Nordic Studies and Linguistics seeks a scientific assistant with employment from 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The position is part-time (50%) and fixed-term for 3 months.

https://nors.ku.dk

Introduction

The scientific assistant will be attached to the research group in language technology, which is one of the institute's research areas (https://nors.ku.dk/english/research/research-groups/language-technology-and-computational-linguistics).

Job description

The tasks include tasks related to the research project MultiplEYE-DK ( https://cst.ku.dk/english/projects/mutipleye-dk/ ), which aims to collect eye-tracking data on reading in different languages in collaboration with a number of international partners linked to the MultiplEYE network ( https://multipleye.eu ). A smaller part of the working time may be allocated to academic development and other tasks.

The scientific assistant's primary task will be to collect and analyze eye-tracking data from about 50 older Danish readers. The collection will take place at the institute using an EyeLink 1000 Plus eye-tracker.

Qualifications

We expect you to have a master's degree in linguistics or equivalent.

We also expect that you have practical experience collecting data using the EyeLink 1000 Plus eye-tracker, that you know how to analyze the system's output, that you can apply quantitative methods, e.g., linear models. You must also be able to express yourself fluently in English and be able to communicate with the project’s international partners.

You can read more about the qualification requirements for scientific assistants in Regulation on the job structure for scientific personnel at universities (retsinformation.dk) .

Application

Submit your application electronically via the link “Search for the position” at the bottom of the page. Your application must include the following attachments in either PDF or Word:

• CV (maximum one page)
• Motivated application (maximum one page)
• Documentation for education (bachelor's and master's certificates)
• Other relevant material

Only attachments in Danish or English will be considered.

Salary and terms of employment

Employment and remuneration are in accordance with agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The salary level starts at DKK 34,200 + 18.07% pension contribution. There will be possibility for negotiation of qualification allowances.

Recruitment process

After the application deadline, the section head, with advice from the recruitment committee, will select which applicants will be evaluated. All applicants will immediately thereafter be informed whether their application has progressed to assessment. The section head will appoint an expert assessment committee to assess the selected applicants. The selected applicants are informed of the committee's composition, and each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the assessment.

Read more about the recruitment process at the University of Copenhagen .

Equality and diversity at the University of Copenhagen

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding society through equal opportunity and by creating an inclusive working environment. Therefore we encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background. You can read more about equality and diversity at KU and our participation in the HRS4R HR Excellence in Research on our topic page: HR Excellence in Research .

Contact

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Patrizia Paggio at e-mail: [email protected] .

If you have questions about the recruitment process, you can write to HR Søndre at e-mail: [email protected] . Please state ID number 211-0431/26-2O #2

The application deadline is 1 November 2026 at 23:59 .

Applications or supplementary material received after this date will not be considered. There may be changes to the submitted application up to the deadline.