Student Assistant DTU Food

The Research Group for Global Capacity Building (GCB) is looking for a part time student employee to support administrative tasks related to project management communications and training for global projects focused on fighting antimicrobial resistance across the world.

The job
We are looking for a highly motivated student worker who is flexible and able to juggle multiple priorities. The job is wide-ranging and perfect for someone who likes variety! Potential tasks would include providing logistics support for training events writing social media posts and other communications pieces in English assisting in formatting and design of documents and PowerPoint presentations conducting basic research or literature reviews and assisting with special projects.

Our expectations of you
We are looking for someone who is:

• Structured detail-oriented responsible and flexible
• Has basic IT skills
• Enjoys designing attractive communications pieces documents and presentations
• Has excellent English language writing skills
• Has excellent online research skills
• Is quick thinking and can solve problems and challenges on the spot

What we offer in return
We are a dynamic and caring team working in the European Union Asia and Africa on projects that provide capacity strengthening to laboratories. This position is a great opportunity to make a positive difference in the world. We collaborate with major international actors such as the FAO WHO and EU so this position is also a great chance to get to know global organizations and how they work. The position itself is varied and will provide you the chance to develop a variety of skills in a supportive environment.

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

Working hours are on average12 hours per week and can be organized flexibly in relation to holidays exams etc. Starting date is 1 September (or according to mutual agreement). The employment runs as long as you are an active student.

We expect you to be flexible and it is an advantage if you can be available during the summer months of June and August.

The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus Building 204 Henrik Dams Alle 2800 Kgs. Lyngby.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than10 July 2026.Open the Apply now link fill out the form and attach your motivated application CV and documentation for study 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 contactSeqAfrica Program ManagerChrista Twyford Gibson at. Read more about the Research Group for Global Capacity Building online at Read more about DTU National Food Institute at Research Group for Global Capacity Building with DTU National Food Institute works to strengthen the global surveillance of infectious disease agents and antimicrobial resistance and to develop and implement procedures for building laboratory capacity with a focus on whole genome sequencing. The group works to develop and implement methods and guidelines that can support efforts to build the capacity of the global monitoring of antimicrobial resistance as well as increase the quality of monitoring data.

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.

DTU National Food Institute
DTU National Food Institute conducts research into and disseminates - through advice innovation and teaching - sustainable and value-creating solutions in the area of food and health for the benefit of society. The vision is to make a difference by generating future prosperity through research into food and health. The institute works to prevent disease and promote health develop new and better food products for a growing population and create sustainable technological solutions including biosolutions. The institutes tasks are carried out in interdisciplinary collaboration within e.g. nutrition chemistry toxicology microbiology epidemiology modelling and technology. This is achieved through a strong academic environment of international top class with correspondingly skilled researchers and employees. The Institute employs approximately 380 staff members.

DTU For the benefit of society since 1829
DTU is one of Europes leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europes global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13800 students 1600 PhD students and 6500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive stimulating and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.