Student Assistant to support The Copenhagen Centre for Disaster Research at Department of Public Health

The Global Health Section (GHS) at the Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen and the Copenhagen Center for Disaster Research (COPE) invite applications for a student assistant for two years starting from 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Our research
The Copenhagen Center for Disaster Research (COPE), hosted by the Department of Public Health, is a platform for inter-disciplinary research, teaching and networking on disasters and climate change issues.

Your job
The successful candidate is expected to work both independently and in collaboration with the research team at COPE and the Disaster research team at the Global Health Section. Within the Center, the candidate will take part in arranging networking events, managing all external communication including website editing, newsletters, and social media management, and making all visual materials.

As part of the research tasks at the GHS, the candidate is expected to support the Disaster research team on research tasks such as reviews. The candidate is also expected to take active part in the academic life of the Center and the section.

Profile
We are looking for an ambitious and highly motivated student with the following competencies and experience:

Essential experience and skills

• You are currently enrolled in a master program- Global health, global development, anthropology, law, political science, communication, journalism or any discipline relevant to disaster studies
• Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, and web
• You can take decisions independently but is also comfortable working in teams and have a collaborative mindset
• Fluency in written and spoken English is a requirement, as well as excellent writing skills demonstrated by the publication record

Desirable experience and skills

• Experience organizing events, writing newsletters, website editing and social media managing are an advantage
• As part of COPE activities, experience with both print and digital media and proficiency in programs such as CANVA, Adobe Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and InDesign

Place of employment
The place of employment is at Department of Public Health, Copenhagen Center for Disaster Research (COPE), Global Health Section, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment.

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 10-12 hours per week. The position is a fixed-term position limited to 2 years starting from 1 January or as soon as possible thereafter. 

Employment will be under The Circular on the Collective Agreement concerning Academics in the state sector concluded between the Danish Ministry of Finance and Akademikerne (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). There will be an opportunity to negotiate supplements based on qualifications. You can read more about salary levels in the state sector www.loenoverblik.dk (in Danish). The employment is conditioned on documentation for active enrolment at a University or similar.

Application
If you are interested in the position, please submit your electronic application, including attachments, via the UCPH Job Portal (click the “APPLY NOW” link at the bottom of the job posting). 
Your application should in English include:

• Letter of motivation addressing the requirements (max one page)
• Curriculum Vitae
• A certified/signed copy of certificate(s) of education

Application deadline is 28 October 2026

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.

Further Information 
For further information regarding the position, please contact Emmanuel Raju (eraju@sund.ku.dk)

The University of Copenhagen has established a new shared administrative organizational structure, which is currently being implemented. This entails ongoing changes and the development of, among other things, workflows and interfaces for collaboration.