Academic assistant (part time) with interest in greenhouse gas monitoring, quantification and mitigation - DTU Sustain

We are looking for a part time academic assistant to support on-going research projects related to greenhouse gas emissions and mitigation from the energy, agriculture and waste sectors. You will join a growing team of researchers working nationally and internationally on various aspects of greenhouse gas emissions.

The person we are looking for will help collection, organising and analyse large datasets, as well as participate in practical work in relation to research projects – including field measurements. 

The job
Your tasks will primarily consist of:

• Collection and systemizing data from various sources
• Preparing sets of data for further analysis
• Conducting calculations and data analysis using defined methodologies
• Preparing figures, tables etc. for disseminations
• Practical support to the research team
• Assistance to field measurements of greenhouse gas emissions 

Our expectations of you
You work in a structured manner with attention to detail. We expect your work products to be clear and unambiguous, and you are willing to learn.

You have good collaborative skills and can work independently within an agreed upon framework.

It is an advantage, if you have experience in tools to organize, analyse and present data such as Excel, Python and Origin.

A bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or a related engineering program is a prerequisite for the position.

Our communication – including literature relevant to the function is primarily in English, and it is important the candidate can read and write English at a professional level.

What we offer in return
We imagine the position will be relevant for a master’s student within environmental engineering or similar, who is interested in gaining experience working within climate change related subjects. Therefore, planning completion of the assignments within the position can be done to accommodate for participation in lectures etc.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC).

The worktime is 12 hours per week on average which can be planned in a flexible manner to accommodate vacations, exams and more. We are hoping for a flexible cooperation which both matches your studies and our needs.

The position is to be filled as soon as possible. The workplace will be DTU’s campus in Lyngby, where you will have the opportunity to create a network with colleagues working on a wide range of aspects within environmental engineering.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 6 May 2026 (23:59 Danish time). Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates. 

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Professor Charlotte Scheutz on e-mail: chas@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.

DTU Sustain - Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering - is one of the largest university departments specializing in environmental and resource engineering in Europe. The department conducts research, development & scientific advice and provides educational programs and service to society.  We are working to develop new environmentally friendly and sustainable technologies, methods and solutions, and to disseminate this knowledge to society and future generations of engineers. The Department has approximately 300 staff from more than 30 nationalities.

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