Research Assistant in Structural Engineering and Statistics

SDU Civil and Architectural Engineering (CAE) invites applications for a short-term position as Research Assistant in Structural Engineering, with a focus on experimental and statistical modelling related to the structural reuse of timber structures. The position is to be filled as soon as possible.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be part of the SDU Structures research group. As a part of the role, the candidate will contribute significantly to the completion of the project “reuse of timber trusses and other timber structures”. The project is conducted in collaboration with several industrial partners and aims to develop experimental and statistical evidence for reuse of structural timber.

The candidate will conduct experiments in the SDU Structures laboratory and will be responsible for developing the statistical analysis required to evaluate the experimental results, providing evidence that the industrial partners can use to design and verify structural reuse timber roof structures similar to those tested in the laboratory.

The successful candidate will be part of a vibrant and growing research environment with strong ties to industry, offering opportunities for applied research and innovation.

Qualifications

The successful candidate is expected to have:

• Knowledge and experience with conducting experiments and establishing probabilistic evidence on the basis of experiments.
• Master’s degree (equivalent to a Danish master’s degree) in Structural Engineering
• A strong educational background in structural engineering
• Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken)

Contact information

Further information about the position is available from Head of Section, Associate Professor Henrik Brøner Jørgensen, tel. 0045 65507520, email: hebj@iti.sdu.dk.

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Application

Applicants are advised to read the SDU information on how to apply.

Assessment of candidates is based on the application material, and the application must include:

• Motivated application.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Master’s and Bachelor’s degree certificates or equivalent, including transcripts of grades (original and an official English translation).
• Complete list of publications, if you have any, and the publications most relevant to the position.
• A statement/documentation of other qualifications relevant to the position may also be included.

All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration number) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked, allow binding and may not be password protected.

SUBMISSION GUIDE: Motivated application must be uploaded under ‘Cover letter’ (max. 5 MB), Curriculum Vitae must be uploaded under ‘Resume’ (max 5 MB). All other documents must be uploaded under ‘Miscellaneous documents’ (max 10 files with a maximum 50 MB per file).

The application deadline is April 2, 2026,at 11:59 PM/23:59 (CET/CEST)

Assessment and selection process

Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied, and only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU. Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation.

Read about the Assessment and selection process.

Conditions of employment
The appointment as a research assistant is temporary for a 5-month period, and the preferred start date is as soon as possible, which will be agreed with the successful candidate. The position is currently open.

Employment as a research assistant requires qualifications at minimum master’s level (equivalent to a Danish master’s degree) at the time of employment. Employment will be in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state including the associated circular on the protocol for the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for research assistant as described therein. Further information on salary and taxation. Persons employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial assessment, be exempted from time registration, also known as a “self-organizer”.

The University of Southern Denmark wishes its staff to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position. SDU conducts research in critical technologies, which, due to the risk of unwanted knowledge transfer, is subject to a number of security measures. Therefore, based on information from open sources, background checks may be conducted on candidates for the position(s).

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