Scientific Assistant for Quantitative Data Collection and Statistical Analysis in Educational Science

At the Faculty of Humanities, University of Southern Denmark in Odense, there is a full-time position as a research assistant in educational science with a particular focus on quantitative data collection and statistical analysis, vacant from 1 January 2027 and for one year forward.

The research assistant will work on various larger and smaller research projects, all led by Professor Ane Qvortrup. Common to the projects is that they investigate the wellbeing, self-understanding and teaching experiences of Danish and European gymnasium and vocational education students. Additional projects may be added.

The primary tasks will consist of quantitative data collection and statistical analysis work as well as participation in other research tasks related to the projects. We are seeking an employee who has strong competencies in quantitative methods, particularly survey methodology, and who has experience with educational scientific research. Likewise, good skills in oral and written communication are expected.

About the department

Institute of Design, Media and Educational Science is one of two institutes at the Faculty of Humanities at SDU. The institute has about 150 staff and hosts research and teaching in a wide range of areas, including design studies, media studies, educational science, philosophy, information science, library science, corporate communication and web communication. The institute is spread across three locations, Campus Odense, Campus Kolding and Campus Sønderborg.

Contact information

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting Professor Ane Qvortrup at 65502224/[email protected]

For questions related to CV, diploma documents etc. contact [email protected]

Employment conditions

Employment takes place according to the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC. Circular on the 2025 collective agreement for academics in the state.

Application

The application must be submitted electronically via the link "Apply online", and the Faculty expects applicants to have read the Guide for Applicants before applying.

The application must include

• A motivated application
• CV
• Diplomas
• Possibly names and contact details of referees
• Up to 2 of the most relevant publications. A PDF file must be attached for each publication. In case of co-authorship, a co-author statement must be submitted as part of the PDF file.

Applications and all attachments must be in Danish, English or one of the Scandinavian languages. Only material in Danish, Norwegian, Swedish and English will be assessed. A copy of original diploma certificates should be enclosed.

Please note that we only accept PDF files. Each file must not exceed 10 MB. We do not accept zip files, jpg or other image files. All PDF files must be unlocked and allow binding and must not be password protected. If you have more than one file for each field, you must combine the PDFs into a single file before uploading, as each field can only handle one file.

Documents must not contain a CPR number – if so, the CPR number must be crossed out.

UPLOAD GUIDE: Motivated application must be uploaded as 'Cover Letter', Curriculum Vitae must be uploaded as CV’. All other documents must be uploaded under 'Miscellaneous documents'.

If the application does not meet the stated requirements, the faculty may reject your application without further notice. Applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.

Assessment and evaluation process

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will receive an assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU. Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee, and the shortlisted applicants will receive the part of the assessment that pertains to them. The committee may request additional information, and in that case it is the responsibility of the applicants to submit the necessary material.

Interviews and tests may be part of the overall assessment.

Application deadline

The application deadline is 12 November 2026 at 23:59.

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

About SDU

The University of Southern Denmark exists to create value for and with society. Whether our contribution takes the form of excellent research, innovative solutions, education or learning, we shall make a positive difference for society and contribute to a sustainable future. We do this by cultivating talent and creating the best environments for research and learning. It is therefore essential that SDU retains, develops and recruits talent.

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

Location

Denmark

Apply Before

2026-11-12T22:59:00+00:00