Student Assistant – Project Communication – DTU Wind

Are you passionate about sustainability and the green transition? Does it motivate you to support science that matters and helping complex solutions reach people who can use it?

DTU Wind Partnerships and Communications team support the communication of large, international research projects at the forefront of the wind and energy sector, and we are looking for 2 student assistants to join our team who can support our work.

The Role

As a student assistant in Partnerships and Communications, you will work closely with communication professionals and researchers at DTU Wind and Energy Systems. where you will have the opportunity to communicate the latest green research from one of the world's leading research environments in the field. Your role is to help turn advanced research into clear, engaging communication – across platforms, formats and audiences – ensuring that our projects are visible, accessible, and professionally presented. Together with our team, it is your job to plan, produce, and push impactful content and concepts.

The Tasks

You will also help defining this role, as your tasks will vary depending on the skills, experience, and interests you bring. You won’t be expected to master everything from day one, but you will have the opportunity to grow in the areas you’re motivated to learn.

Your tasks may include:

• Establishing and maintaining project websites for large international research projects
• Supporting the planning and execution of project communication activities, including researchers’ social media presence
• Producing and editing communication materials such as graphics, short videos, and text content
• Assisting with coordination across multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders
• Contributing to the maintenance and development of the department website and intranet

We are looking for someone who

• Is currently enrolled in a relevant higher-education programme (e.g. communication, business administration, journalism, digital design or similar)
• Has a strong sense of quality and takes pride in delivering clear, well-crafted outputs - whether the task is large or small
• Communicates fluently in both written and spoken English

It is an advantage if you recognise yourself in some of the following:

• You have experience with graphic design, video, or digital content production
• You are comfortable writing and editing text in English for professional audiences
• You enjoy coordinating tasks and keeping an overview when several things happen at once
• You can communicate in Danish and have worked in Denmark beforehand
• You are motivated by contributing, through communication, to the green transition and sustainable energy solutions

What We Offer

We offer a student position where you gain practical experience with research communication in an international, high-impact environment. You will become part of a partnerships and communication team of nine people — including other student assistants — in a department with more than 450 employees from over 40 countries.

We value initiative, collaboration, and learning, and we offer an informal working environment with room to take responsibility and develop your skills over time. You will gain insight into how large research projects are communicated, coordinated, and positioned — nationally and internationally — within the green transition.

Salary and appointment terms

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

Working hours are on average 15 hours per week and can be organized flexibly in relation to holidays, exams, etc. Starting date is 15 April 2026 (or according to mutual agreement). The employment runs as long as you are an active student.

The workplace is DTU Risø Campus near Roskilde with occasional workdays at DTU Campus Lyngby.

Application and contact

Please submit your online application no later than 1 March 2026 . 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 would like additional information about the position, please contact the head of partnerships and communications, Mattias Andersson, at 93 51 18 01 or cmeltonmatanterryramireztramos@valentinedtuwilliams-morales.dk. Read more about the department at wind.dtu.dk

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.

About DTU Wind and Energy Systems

We are a world-leading wind and energy systems department. We employ 450 people of which 58% have an international background. We work at campus Risø near Roskilde and DTUs Campus in Lyngby.

Our research spans the full spectrum of wind and energy systems. From investigating nanoscale structures to macro-scale atmospheric flow; from designing the turbines of tomorrow to the digital energy solutions of the future; from developing electric power systems to exploring more democratic processes for project planning. And we collaborate with the entire wind and energy sector to develop the most effective technology on the planet.

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.