Research Assistant position in the DFF project Ranking-based cumulative advantage

Job description
The research assistant will develop computational methods for simulating decision processes on online interfaces (i.e., rating interfaces, search engines) and analyze/visualize the results. 

For further information, please contact Associate Professor Pantelis Pipergias Analytis [email protected].

How to apply for this position

Appointment to the position 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 with the associated circular on the protocol for the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for research assistants as described herein. Please check links for more information on salary (only available in Danish) and taxation.

For more information on the department guidelines for qualification and recruitment please visit our website.

An application must include: 

• Motivation letter
• Detailed CV where education and work history must be date, month and year specific. 
• Master's degree (copy of original + verified English translation). As a master’s degree is a requirement for this position, please indicate if you haven’t finished this yet, with information on when you will be able to provide us with this diploma.

All non-Danish documents must be translated into English, and documents should not contain a CPR number (civil registration number). If they do – the CPR number must be crossed out.

We request files in pdf-format no more than 5 MB per file. All pdf-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected. 

Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee and the shortlisted applicants will receive the part of the evaluation that concerns them. The committee may request additional information, and if so, it is the responsibility of the applicants to provide the necessary material.

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will receive an assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU. 

When the assessment committee has submitted its report, the applicant will receive the part of the evaluation that concerns him/her. The assessment report will subsequently be forwarded to the Head of Department who will assemble an appointments committee. The appointments committee will manage and complete the job interviews, should such be conducted.

Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation.

If you experience technical problems, please contact [email protected].  

The person employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial assessment, be exempted from time registration, also known as a self-organiser.

Application deadline is April 30th,  2026, 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST)