Research Assistant in Service Design and research support to Horizon EU research project
At the Technical Faculty of IT & Design, Department of Architecture, Design & Media Technology, Aalborg University, Copenhagen Campus, a position as Research Assistant in Service Design and research support to Horizon EU research project, 18,5 hours per week, is available for a period of 12 months as of 01.02.2026 or soon thereafter
The Department of Architecture, Design, and Media Technology has as its goal the development of an innovative cluster of engineering-based environments for education and research which integrate creativity, engineering and technology within the disciplines of architecture, urban design, industrial design, digital design and interactive media. The department is a leading research and educational environment in Denmark that addresses the challenge of the interplay between creativity and technology, and develops new areas in research and education directed towards the end-user.
Your work tasks
Work in EU funded research project, which implies, managing links with EU partners, collaborating in organizing workshops, writing deliverables, writing papers for the project. The position will imply some travelling to the participant cities.
Reporting to the internal coordinator of the project (Prof Nicola Morelli).
The position may also include some teaching for the Master in Service Systems Design at AAU, Copenhagen.
Your competencies
You must be able to apply design tools and competences for the facilitation of meetings and workshops, and to report about them for the participants and for official reporting.
Previous experience in EU Research projects is needed.
A good ownership of design, facilitation and service design tools and techniques is requested. A degree in Design or similar discipline is preferred. Also you need to be perfectly fluent in English
Who we are
The Service Design Lab is a dynamic unit of researchers and teachers, working for the master in Service Systems Design and for several EU and International research projects. The unit is well structured, with regular meetings and with a friendly and collaborative approach. The unit is part of the Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology at Aalborg University, Copenhagen and share the working space with colleagues from Media Technology, Lighting Design and Sound and Music Computing.
Qualification requirements
Appointment as a research assistant requires academic qualifications at master's degree level.
How to apply
Your application must include the following:
- Application, stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Diplomas (master's degree diploma and potential PhD diploma)
- List of publications. You may attach a maximum of 5 publications (optional). If you are applying for a position at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH), you must submit a co-author statement, see template for co-author statement
- Documentation of teaching qualifications (optional). Depending on which faculty you are applying for employment, please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, The Faculty of Engineering and Science and The Faculty of Medicine or guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. If this is not enclosed, the applicant must enclose the reasons for this .
- Additional qualifications in relation to the position
- References/recommendations
You can read more about the requirements for your application here.
The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University's website.
Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position.
Do you have any questions?
If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact Professor Nicola Morelli, email: nmor@create.aau.dk, phone: +45 9940 9928.
Further information
Read more about our recruitment process here
The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.
The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.
Salary and terms of employment
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish).
Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (only in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (only in Danish).
Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.
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