1-3 Students at CAISA (The National Centre for AI in Society)

Are you curious, well-organized, and interested in working with research, communication, and the development of a new interdisciplinary, multi-university research center? We are looking for students to take on both research, administrative, communication and outreach tasks in the newly established National Center for AI in Society (CAISA). The National Center for AI in Society has recently been established as part of the Danish Government’s  ’Strategiske Indsats for Kunstig Intelligens’.

The center is a national consortium consisting of University of Copenhagen, Aalborg University, Aarhus University, ITU and DTU led by the University of Copenhagen in close collaboration with the Pioneer Centre for AI. You will be physically located at the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Copenhagen (Øster Farimagsgade 5, 1353 Copenhagen) and will work closely with the administrative and scientific leadership of the center’s Copenhagen hub. With support of DKK 50.7 million from the Research Reserve and the Ministry of Digital Affairs, the center will involve both part-time and full-time researchers, as well as a number of fellows and visiting scholars. The ambition is to create a dynamic, open, and international environment with strong societal engagement.

We hope that you think the opportunity to play a central part in building up a research center sounds exciting, and that you are interested in working in an ambitious and interdisciplinary research environment. If you are, we can offer a position where you can be part of shaping your tasks and where we prioritize your academic and professional development in a close knit team that puts a great deal of weight on providing a fun and nice working environment.

Your tasks will include

• Contributing to research communication, including setting up and promoting briefs and producing posts for social media (LinkedIn, Bluesky, etc.)
• Preparing slides and materials for presentations and meetings
• Supporting the planning and coordination of events and workshops
• Assisting researchers with publication processes (proofreading, reference management, understanding journal guidelines, etc.), and supporting literature reviews and the preparation of research briefs.
• Assisting with practical and ad hoc aspects of running and building up a new research center

We are looking for someone who

• Is open, curious, and enjoys working with people from different academic backgrounds
• Has strong Danish and English language skills, both written and spoken, and an eye for detail when proofreading
• Is comfortable handling a wide range of tasks – some dynamic, others more routine
• Has strong organizational skills and is skilled in synthesizing and structuring information

Practical information

• Working hours: The working hours are flexible, averaging about 15 hours per week with flexibility around exam periods
• Workplace: The Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Copenhagen (Øster Farimagsgade 5, 1353 Copenhagen)
• Start date: 15 August 2025, or as soon as possible

Terms and conditions

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 under the Professional Agreement for clerical employees, laboratory technicians and it officers in the state.

The minimum wage is DKK 141,14 (1 April 2025-level). Your salary will be based on seniority.

To be considered for the position, you must be an active student enrolled at an institution of higher education.

The University of Copenhagen aims to reflect the surrounding society and encourages all qualified individuals to apply for the position, regardless of personal background.

Application and Additional Information

Apply by following the link below including a CV, a half-page motivational letter, a transcript of grades, enrollment certificate and contact information. The application deadline is 17 July 2025 with the starting date 15 August 2025, or as soon as possible. For more information, please contact Head of Administration Karoline Husbond Andersen (kha@samf.ku.dk). Additional information about CAISA can be found here and here.

UCPH is in the process of designing a new shared administrative organisation at UCPH, which is expected to lead to changes within the next 12 - 18 months. The purpose of the administrative reform is, among other things, to strengthen cross-organisational cooperation, increase efficiency, and ensure good career paths for administrative staff members at UCPH. The reform will lead to cutbacks on administration. You are encouraged to contact Karoline Husbond Andersen, 35334743 or possibly staff representative's Christel Brink Hansen, christel.brink.hansen@econ.ku.dk  to learn more about the connection between this position and the administrative reform.