The Centre for Integrative Innovation Management at the Department of Business & Management, University of Southern Denmark invites applications for one or more position(s) as research assistant(s) within the Centre for Integrative Innovation Management. The position(s) are located in Odense. The position(s) are vacant from August 15, 2026, or soon after and have a time limit of two years.

Job description

The Centre for Integrative Innovation Management is a cross-disciplinary research group where we focus on understanding the development of innovative capabilities, managing innovation, and the emergence of technologies for firm performance and ecosystem development. We adopt a cross-disciplinary approach because understanding and promotion of innovation from the initial idea to the fully commercialized or implemented innovation requires the combination of management, marketing, and technology. For more information on the Centre, please visit the Centre website.

What will you be doing?
As our new research assistant, you may be assisting the research unit with a variety of tasks such as:

• teaching assignments,

• supervision of students’ seminars, projects, and thesis,

• assisting researchers with research projects including project administration and report writing

• maintaining, collecting, processing, and analyzing data for research projects,

• supporting research management with administration tasks.

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for ambitious and committed candidates, who can work systematically and structured as the job requires an independent approach. To fulfill the requirements of the positions, we expect you to be physically present at SDU Odense on a daily basis. Working remotely is only possible by permission. 

The chosen candidate should have a master’s degree within business administration or economics with a basic knowledge of innovation management and should be able to communicate in both Danish and English. 

It is important for the department that applicants have good interpersonal skills and are committed to diligently support the staff. The candidates should be dedicated to take part in the everyday academic and social environment of the Center for Integrative Innovation Management and at the department. 

For further information, please contact Head of Centre for Integrative Innovation Management, Professor Mette Præst Knudsen by email at mpk@sam.sdu.dk. 

How to apply for the 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. 

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

Applicants are encouraged to read the information "How to apply" before applying. 

An application must include: 

• Motivated application 

• Detailed CV highlighting any experiences with research projects or support.

• Academic certificates/Diplomas. 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.

• Can include a writing sample if the candidate has been involved with academic writing after the masters program.

All non-Danish documents must be translated into English.

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. 

Documents should not contain a CPR number (civil registration number) – in this case, the CPR number must be crossed out.

Assessment of applications will be done under existing Appointment Order for universities.

Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. The committee may request additional information, and if so, it is the responsibility of the applicant 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.

If the application does not meet the requirements mentioned above, the faculty may reject your application without further notice. Applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.

Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation.

UPLOAD GUIDE: Motivated application shall be uploaded as ‘Cover letter’, Curriculum Vitae shall be uploaded as ‘Resume’. All other documents shall be uploaded as ‘Miscellaneous documents’.

If you experience technical problems, please contact hcm-support@sdu.dk.  

We recommend that as an international applicant, you take the time to visit Work in Denmark where you will find information and facts about moving to, working and living in Denmark, as well as the International Staff Office at SDU.

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.

The application deadline is May 26, 2026, at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST) 

 Applications must be submitted electronically using the link "Apply now" on our website.

The University of Southern Denmark wishes to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.    
 

About SDU 

The University of Southern Denmark was established to create value for and with society. Whether our contributions come in the form of excellent research, innovative solutions, education or learning, we must make a positive difference to society and contribute to a sustainable future. We do this by cultivating talents and creating the best environments for research and learning. It is therefore crucial that SDU retains, develops and recruits talent. At the same time, we need to ensure consistently high quality in all our activities – and we can only do that with the right people. The University’s researchers, lecturers, students, managers and technical/administrative staff are the foundation of our success.