Student Assistant for Events & Partnerships - DTU

DTU Talent Partner is a program for larger engineering corporations in Denmark. Each partner can participate in 4+ events annually focused on Employer Branding, Recruitment, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, through workshops, career fairs, and roundtable networking events. 

About DTU Partnerships

You’ll join the Partnership Office in the Office for Research, Advice, and Innovation - a core support function with ~25 colleagues dedicated to building stronger ties between academia and industry.

What you will do

• Event coordination (planning, logistics, facilitation, on-the-day execution).
• Ability to work evenings, as many of our events take place after 17:00.
• Present/Facilitate at events - grab the mic, energize the room, and keep sessions running smoothly.
• Support pre- and post-event data collection + feedback
• Assist with analyses and PowerPoint for ongoing projects.
• Support partner recruitment in our scaling phase (e.g., prospect research)
• SoMe knowledge is a plus but not a requirement

You’ll work with 30-plus innovation-driven companies.

What you bring

• Enrolled in a relevant university program.
• Confidence and being comfortable presenting at events.
• Proactive problem-solver who finds solutions on the spot.
• Structured, reliable, and a strong team player.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Canva or other design platforms is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both spoken and written, (Danish is an advantage).

What we offer

• Impactful work bridging academia and industry.
• Hands-on event experience across formats (30–300 students).
• A fun, ambitious team with ongoing feedback and support.
• Flexibility to fit your study schedule.
• A large network across DTU and the Danish engineering industry.
• An international university environment.

You will refer to Jonas Orebo Pyndt, Team Lead in the Department for Research, Advice and Innovation. 

Your primary place of work will be DTU Lyngby Campus, Anker Engelunds Vej 1, 2800 Lyngby. Working from home will be possible to some extent.  

Salary and appointment terms

The appointment will be based on the multi-union collective agreement for the Organizations of Public Employees—Denmark (State) (OAO-S) and the trade union agreement for clerical staff etc. (HK/State) §35.

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

Application and contact

Please submit your online application no later than Sunday, 8 February 2026 (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.

If you wish further information about the position, please contact Simon Ringive at simri@dtu.dk or Phillip Yttung at  phiyt@dtu.dk to learn more. 

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.

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.