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Research assistant in Building Services Engineering

Vacant position

Research assistant in Building Services Engineering

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of the Built Environment at Aalborg University’s campus in Copenhagen a position as research assistant in Building Services Engineering is open for appointment from 15 April 2025 or soon hereafter and for three months.

Copenhagen

  • Deadline: 01.04.2025

  • Department: Department of the Built Environment

  • Ref number: 2025-224-06300

Copenhagen

Deadline: 01.04.2025

Department: Department of the Built Environment

Ref number: 2025-224-06300

Vacant position

Research assistant in Building Services Engineering

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of the Built Environment at Aalborg University’s campus in Copenhagen a position as research assistant in Building Services Engineering is open for appointment from 15 April 2025 or soon hereafter and for three months.

Copenhagen

  • Deadline: 01.04.2025

  • Department: Department of the Built Environment

  • Ref number: 2025-224-06300

Copenhagen

Deadline: 01.04.2025

Department: Department of the Built Environment

Ref number: 2025-224-06300

Job description

Research areas will be within Building Energy Systems and Indoor Environment

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Research Assistant to join our Indoor Air Quality Laboratory within Research Group Building Energy Systems and Indoor Environment for 3 months.

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing precise measurements of ventilation parameters, writing scientific reports, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining laboratory equipment. 

Qualification requirements
The required level of qualifications is at master level.

Appointment to Research Assistant may be for a period of up to three years. Reappointment may be made, but a Research Assistant can only be appointed to Research Assistant for a period of maximum three years. Further information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force and procedures can be seenhere. 

Special requirements

  • PhD degree in the field of the Built Environment.
  • Familiarity with laboratory instruments used for measurements of ventilation parameters.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Good understanding of laboratory safety protocols.


The application must contain the following

  • Cover Letter(a motivated text wherein the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position are stated).
  • Current CV(including personal data).
  • Copy of relevant diplomas(Master of Science and, if any, PhD- both in english).
  • Scientific qualifications. You may attach up to 5 publications(optional).
  • Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations and the like(optional).

The applications are only to be submitted online by using the"Apply online" button below.

Assessment
The assessment of candidates for the position will be carried out by qualified experts.

Shortlisting will be applied. This means that after the application deadline, the head of the department, with the assistance of the hiring committee, will select the applicants to be assessed. All applicants will be informed whether they have been shortlisted for assessment or not.

When the hiring process is completed, a final rejection will be sent to the applicants who are not considered for the position.

Contact information
You may obtain further professional information from Prof. Alireza Afshari, aaf@build.aau.dk,+45 2347 9387.

For further information concerning the application procedure please contact HR support by mail est-ef-hr@adm.aau.dk

AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

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.

Wages and 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. 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 circular concerning protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities(only in Danish).

Ref number

2025-224-06300

Deadline

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