SHAPE is a research centre dedicated to promoting democracy and citizenship in a world of data and algorithms. The centre will conduct research while also making a significant effort to disseminate findings so that the research can benefit citizens, companies, organisations, and decision-makers.

We are looking for a student assistant to help with research support tasks in collaboration with the centre's researchers.

Your work tasks

Your primary responsibilities will include supporting researchers' projects, such as History of the civil registration number and The Digital Citizen in Social Work. Tasks will involve, among other things:

• Transcription of interviews
• Organising workshops
• Conducting interviews
• Archiving and managing research data

Your competences

We expect you to be studying a relevant programme, such as anthropology, information science, digital design, cognitive science, or a similar field, at either the bachelor’s or master’s level. In addition, you should:

• Have strong writing skills and communicate in a recipient-oriented manner
• Be meticulous and take pride in completing tasks with high quality
• Be able to work independently and take initiative
• Have an interest in and understanding of digitalisation, democracy, and citizenship.

The working language is both Danish and English. Working hours may vary, but will generally be around 8 hours per week, spread over one or two days, organised according to your studies.

How to apply

Interested applicants are encouraged to send their application to Simone Bech, academic employee at SHAPE, at simonebech@cc.au.dk.

We will contact relevant candidates and arrange interviews after the application deadline on 5 February.

For further information about the position, please contact Simone Bech.

Salary and terms of employment

The salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the current collective agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and HK STAT/OAO.

Aarhus University aims to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for everyone, fostering a culture where each individual can thrive and develop. We value equality and diversity as strengths and encourage all interested candidates to apply.

The department

The place of employment is the Department of Digital Design and Information Science, Helsingforsgade 14, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark.

Department of Communication and Culture

The department is part of the Faculty of Arts. For more information about the department and its research programmes, departments, and various activities, visit cc.au.dk.