Research assistant at the Department of Management

The Department of Management at Aarhus University, School of Business and Social Sciences, invites candidates to apply for a position as research assistant. The successful candidate is expected to take up the appointment from May 1, 2024 or according to a mutual agreement.

The position is linked to the MAPP Centre , which conducts research on value creation in the food sector. The MAPP Centre is a world-class research Centre working with questions on consumer behaviour in relation to food and beverages as well as the implications of insight into consumer behaviour for both industry and public policys.

The research assistant will perform tasks in relation to a number of externally funded research projects, which will be linked to questions of consumer behaviour in the food and beverages area. This will include design, execution, and reporting of both qualitative and quantitative studies in collaboration with senior researchers.

The minimum length of employment as research assistant will be 1 year. The maximum length of employment as research assistant is three years.

Qualification requirements

The qualification requirement for appointment as research assistant is a Master’s degree in social or behavioural sciences, preferably from the areas of marketing, economics and/or psychology. Applicants with working knowledge on how to analyse data using both qualitative and quantitative methods, including use of basic statistical, quantitative analysis techniques are desired. Applicants are expected to have an understanding of certain statistical software (e.g. SPSS, SAS). Experience with data modelling is a bonus. Good verbal and written communication skills generally and especially in Danish will also be valued. 

Who we are

The

Department of Management

is one of the six departments at

Aarhus BSS

, one of the five faculties at Aarhus University. Aarhus BSS unites the business and social science-related research fields and brings them closer together to reflect the close relationship between society and the business community. As part of a Top 100 university, Aarhus BSS, and specifically the Department of Management, has achieved the distinguished AASCB, AMBA and Equis accreditations – the latter specifically applying to the school’s core business activities.

The department’s research and teaching environment is highly international and culturally diverse with a mix of Danish and international academic staff members and PhD students. We employ more than 160 academic staff including researchers, PhD students, and research associates and cover a broad range of disciplines within management. We aim to conduct high-quality research, and we give high priority to publishing our research in leading academic journals and presenting it at recognised conferences. In addition, we have a dynamic exchange of international researchers, who stay at the department for a shorter or longer period.

For more information about the Department of Management, please visit: http://mgmt.au.dk/ .

Further information

The Department of Management offers a stimulating international environment. The department conducts research and covers teaching in a broad range of areas in relation to marketing and management. More information about the department is available at

http://mgmt.au.dk/enhed/

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Further particulars on the position may be obtained from Professor Tino Bech-Larsen, email: [email protected]

If you need help uploading your application or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR supporter Maria Grauert Bodin, Tel.:+45 8715 3445, Email: [email protected]

Place of work

Aarhus BSS

Department of Management

Fuglesangs Allé 4

DK-8210 Aarhus V

Qualification requirements

The qualification requirement for appointment as research assistant is a Master’s degree.

International applicant?

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information here:
https://internationalstaff.au.dk/relocationservice/

Please find more information about research opportunities at Aarhus University here: http://international.au.dk/research/

Terms of employment

The appointment is made in accordance with the

Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities

as well as the circular on the

Collective Agreement for Academics Employed by the State

(in Danish).

The job content and qualification requirements are described in further detail in the

Ministerial Order on the Appointment of  Academic Staff at Universities

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Application procedure

When you apply for this position it is mandatory to attach the following:

• Application
• Curriculum Vitae. You are encouraged to declare any periods of leave without research activity, including, for example, maternity leave, since your research activities are assessed in relation to your actual research time
• Education (diploma for master’s, PhD and possibly higher doctoral degree)

In addition the following documents can be included in the application:

• List of publications (the enclosed publications must be clearly marked on the list of publications)

Publications. Up to three publications may be submitted. In the event of several authors the publications must be accompanied by a co-author statement concerning the applicant’s share of the collaborative work with the consent of the co-authors.

Please use this template

• Teaching portfolio. The specific requirements regarding the documentation can be found here

Materials which cannot be uploaded together with the application may be submitted in three copies to Aarhus BSS HR & PhD, Aarhus University, Tåsingegade 1, 2nd floor, DK-8000 Aarhus C.

Read more about how to apply for an academic post at Aarhus BSS

here
The evaluation process

After the application deadline, an assessment committee is appointed. Please note that the assessment of applicants is based solely on the material received prior to the application deadline. For further information, see

Guidelines for Assessment Committee, Aarhus BSS

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Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University’s website.