Two-year, full-time Research Assistant sought for the Department of Educational Science at the Danish Institute for Pedagogy and Education, Campus Emdrup

Application deadline 15 Nov 23:59 CET

Expected start Jan 1

• DPU - Denmark's Institute for Pedagogy and Education - Educational Science, Emdrup Tuborgvej 164 2400 Copenhagen NV
• Fixed-term full-time position 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2028 ID: 170878

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Department of Educational Science at Denmark's Institute for Pedagogy and Education seeks a academically and analytically strong scientific assistant for teaching, supervision and with the possibility of research, to commence on 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Teaching will be on the Bachelor’s programme in Educational Science. The assistant is expected to handle teaching coordination and group teaching in collaboration with the other scientific assistants and in dialogue with module coordinators and teachers. In addition, supervision, assessment and examination.

It is advantageous if you have

• Teaching experience in general
• Supervision, e.g., examination projects and bachelor projects
• Subject interest in several modules in the study program from 2024.

You will join a team of scientific assistants responsible for the group teaching in the degree in collaboration with module coordinators and teachers. The modules are distributed semester-wise within the team of scientific assistants, so it is advantageous if you can cover the bachelor’s degree program’s subject areas broadly.

You should as a person be able to work very independently, and be able to engage constructively in the team of group instructors; you should be enthusiastic on behalf of yourself, the team, the program and the students. You should have a relevant academic master's degree, preferably experience with teaching coordination and conducting teaching as well as experience with supervision and examination administration – preferably at university level.

And you should be passionate about delivering good and engaging teaching.

Read more about the Bachelor’s degree in Educational Science at https://bachelor.au.dk/uddannelsesvidenskab/ and here https://www.au.dk/studieordning/

The scientific assistant is expected to be able to join the team and begin teaching at the start of the semester in February.

Salary and employment terms

In accordance with the current collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the principles of New Pay. This is a position with employment commencing 1 January 2027 and ending 31 January 2029.

Workplace

Aarhus University

DPU

Campus Emdrup,

Tuborgvej 164,

2400 Copenhagen NV

Further information

Further information about the job can be obtained by contacting the head of department Miriam Madsen e-mail / 2084 2672.

The application

The application deadline is 15 November 2026.

All interested regardless of personal circumstances are encouraged to apply.

Formalities

• The recruitment procedure is described further in the ministry's Regulation on the recruitment of scientific personnel at universities.
• Regarding qualification requirements and job content, refer to the job structure.
• Regarding application and attachments, refer to guidelines for applicants to scientific positions at Arts.

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

Shortlisting may be used to select candidates who will proceed to a more extensive professional assessment. The selection is made by a committee appointed by the institute head. See here for additional information about shortlisting at Arts: http://medarbejdere.au.dk/fileadmin/user_upload/Proces_for_shortlisting_december_2017.pdf

Salary and employment terms

Employment is in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC. Salary and employment terms follow the state academic collective agreement. You are hired as (scientific assistant) at base pay grade 4-8 with allowances according to the protocol on certain employment terms for scientific staff at universities.

Job content and qualification requirements are further described in the circular on employment terms for scientific staff at universities.

About Arts

The Faculty of Arts is one of Northern Europe’s most important faculties for research and higher education in the humanities, theology and pedagogy. Within this academic breadth the faculty houses around 700 researchers, 200 PhD students, 9,000 bachelor and graduate students and 1,500 continuing education students. We believe the best ideas arise from meeting of different perspectives—and that research, teaching and innovation are developed best in dialogue with the surrounding society.

You can find more information here Faculty of Arts | Aarhus University

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

Questions about the position ?

Miriam Madsen Lecturer, DPU - Denmark’s Institute for Pedagogy and Education - Educational Science, Aarhus +4520842672 e-mail

Questions about the application and process ?

Administrative Centre Arts - HR, AR, Emdrup +4593508310 e-mail

Apply for the position Application deadline: Sunday 15 Nov 2026 at 23:59 CET