Student Assistant at Danish Data Science Academy

Are you a student with a keen interest in working with data, basic coding, and supporting innovative projects? Would you like to be part of growing Danish data science and shape an organization that will benefit Danish society for many years to come? If so, the Danish Data Science Academy (DDSA) has the perfect opportunity for you!

About the job 
We are looking for a structured and independent student assistant for the DDSA Secretariat to help developing and operating some of our activities. In this role you will work alongside the secretariat staff, and your main tasks involves: 

• Collecting and analysing data sets e.g. surveys and talent pools 
• Maintenance of systems e.g. updating the website, GitHub account and other data entry systems 
• General office support e.g. shipments and event operations

You will seldom be working alone as we are a small team that support each other. We have a flat team structure where it is important that everyone help out as needed.

Our expectations for you 
To be considered for this role, you should be enrolled in a relevant study program and have a good understanding of working with data and basic programming skills (we use Python code). We value curiosity and openness, solid English (and Danish) writing and speaking skills, and attention to detail. You should be available to work onsite for 11-15 hours per week.

What do we offer 
As an employee at DDSA, you’ll be part of an exciting organisation that constantly develops new initiatives to support and grow talent, education and network within the data sciences. At the secretariat the employees have backgrounds in humanities, social sciences and natural sciences which provide a great the opportunity for personal and professional development within a vibrant academic work environment.  

We offer flexibility in working hours, especially around exam periods, as well as a modern office at DTU, a large educational institution with 12,900 students. DDSA organizes many events, and you will be part of a number them as a DDSA employee.  

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the multi-union collective agreement for the Organisations of Public Employees—Denmark (State) (OAO-S) and the trade union agreement for clerical staff etc.

Work hours are on average 11-15 hours per week and can be organized flexibly in relation to holidays, exams, etc. Starting date is 1 January 2025 (or according to mutual agreement). The employment runs as long as you are an active student.

DDSA is located at DTU Lyngby Campus.  

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than Monday 2 December 2024 (23:59 Danish time). Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and documentation for study activity. In the application, we would like to hear a little about you, your competencies and why you are applying for the position.

For any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Service Designer Marius Laurberg Cortsen at marius@ddsa.dk.   

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.
Growing Danish Data Science  

Data science is a critical catalyst for Denmark's future digitalisation and sustainable growth. As our new colleague in Danish Data Science Academy (DDSA), you will be part of a team that works every day to strengthen and unite stakeholders within the research world, organisations, public authorities, and business to create a unique internationally competitive data science environment. Our primary purpose is to support knowledge sharing, networking, research, and education within data science in a broad sense, including machine learning and AI. DDSA is funded by the Velux Foundation and the Novo Nordisk Foundation.  You can find more about DDSA at www.ddsa.dk and on LinkedIn and Instagram.  

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.