Project Administrator for NeuroGen Computing

We invite applicants for the position as part-time Project Administrator of the research project NeuroGen Computing Research Project, which is financed by Novo Nordisk Foundation.

Start date is (expected to be) September 1st 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project

Women leave computer science at twice the turnover rate of men. Neurodivergent people have an increased risk of dropping out of education due to isolation and burnout. Neurodiversity manifests differently across genders, and until recently, neurodiverse women in computing have been ignored. Late-diagnosed women are the fastest-growing category of newly diagnosed university students. We need new DEI approaches that bridge gender and neurodiversity in computer science.

NeuroGen Computing Research Project builds upon the FemTech research program, and has the long-term vision to reduce the risk of isolation, stigma, and burnout for neurodivergent computer science students with intersecting diversity dimensions. We will create enabling organizational conditions for diverse students to thrive while at the university and prepare them for a successful career afterward.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a candidate with high expertise in project management, preferably in a computer science context, with excellent communication skills (different media such as presentations, workshops, written, social media, podcasts, etc) in English and Danish. Expertise in interacting with academics (students and researchers) in a computer science department in a university context is important, as support of the academic work is an essential part of the position. Candidates with topic knowledge on DEI and Neurodiversity are prioritized, as well are applicants who can demonstrate their experiences in working in academic contexts (e.g. published papers or other).

Our group and research- and what do we offer?

The NeuroGen Computing research group will include 3 faculty, 2 PhD students, 1 post doc, and a student support when all are hired and the Project Administrator will be situated in the HCC section next to the researchers. The Human-Centred Computing section aims to fundamentally understand and improve the relationship between computational technology and people. Our research focuses on using computing to support people’s activities and well-being; inventing new ways for people to interact with technology, and understanding how human capabilities are influenced by technology. We are a diverse and highly collaborative group of researchers who strive to provide a welcoming, supportive, and caring environment for all. Creating an inclusive environment is critical for successful research, and creating enabling, supportive environment for our researchers is important to use.

The NeuroGen Computing research team is a part of the Department of Computer Science, SCIENCE Faculty, University of Copenhagen. We are located in Copenhagen.

We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment.

1. Principal supervisor (PI) is Professor Pernille Bjørn, Department of Computer Science, pernille.bjorn@di.ku.dk  

We are looking for the following qualifications:

• Professional qualifications relevant to the research project topic area
• MSc degree in Computer Science
• Relevant publications
• Relevant work experience
• Other relevant professional activities
• Curious mindset with a strong interest in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in computing
• Good language and communication skills
• Excellent project management skills

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Application and Assessment Procedure

 Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include: 

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page), including reflections on diversity and expectations for collaboration with the research team, with fellow PhD students and post-docs, with the PI and Co-PIs, etc.
2. Your motivation for applying for the specific PhD project and reflections on how you would approach the project, and above mentioned deliverables.
3. Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
4. Original diplomas for university degrees and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
5. Publication list (if possible)
6. Reference letters (if available)

Application deadline:

The deadline for applications is 2 June 2025.

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

Terms of employment

Your employment will be at Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen. The position is 20 hours per week for 4 years.
The employment and salary conditions are in accordance with the Circular on the Collective Agreement concerning academics in the state sector concluded between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish
Confederation of Professional Associations). The position will be as Academic Staff, and salary level will be determined by the AC agreement. Negotiation for a salary supplement is possible.