Student helper position at Department of Food Science
Department of Food Science at SCIENCE University of Copenhagen is looking for a student helper with effect from 1 August 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position runs until 31 December 2025.
About us
We are looking for a part-time student helper – 15 hours per week - to support the implementation of Global Student Challenge: Solve It with Biosolutions (BIOSOL2025). This project aims to promote the MSc programme in Biosolutions and Campus Kalundborg globally and attract talented students through a unique, student-centered competition. The workplace will be both Frederiksberg and Kalundborg.
Tasks
Are you passionate about international education, communication, and student engagement? If so and you enjoy working in a dynamic, international environment and want to contribute to an exciting outreach initiative, we would love to hear from you.
Your task will include
- Managing communication with participants and partners
- Receiving and organizing submitted videos
- Responding to inquiries via email and social media
- Promoting the challenge internationally
- Coordinating with jury members and supporting the selection process
- Assisting with logistics and supporting international winners during their visit to Kalundborg
- Organizing local tours in Kalundborg related to biosolutions (e.g., labs, companies) and leisure activities (e.g., nature or cultural visits)
- Contributing to documentation and writing the final project report.
We expect
- Hold at least a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as biotechnology, food science, environmental science, or a related area connected to biosolutions
- Have strong organisational skills
- Are independent and able to work in a collaborative and international work environment
- Have experience with social media communication and participant outreach
- Are an active Student
- Are proficient in English; knowledge of other languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, or Italian is a strong advantage.
Terms of salary and employment
The employment is made in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Organisations of Public Employees – governmental institutions (the OAO-S collective agreement) and the Professional Agreement for clerical employees, laboratory technicians and IT-officers in the state.
Your application
If you find the job interesting, please send an electronic application with attachment via Jobportalen (click on the link "Apply Now" at the bottom of the post) no later than 30 July 2025.
Interviews will take place week 31
The University of Copenhagen seeks to reflect society and encourages applications irrespective of personal background.
Further questions
Any questions about the position may be directed to Giuliano Marcelo Dragone, giuliano@food.ku.dk or +45 35331930.
Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.