Administrative Employee to Maritime DTU - DTU Management

We are looking for a structured and organized administrative employee to support Maritime DTU for two years. Maritime DTU is placed at DTU Management. 

The job
Maritime DTU is the point of contact for cross-cutting collaboration between DTU and external parties, including businesses, authorities, and other universities. In addition, Maritime DTU is represented in relevant maritime steering groups and partnerships. 

The aim of the centre is to:

• Strengthen the collaboration with the Danish maritime cluster The Blue Denmark on research and education
• Coordinate and facilitate business-oriented, interdisciplinary research
• Ensure training of several maritime engineers with broad skill sets
• Strengthen research collaboration with other universities, nationally and internationally

Responsibilities
As part of Maritime DTU, you will collaborate closely with other employees of the centre, across DTU and with other stakeholders. 

You will have the following responsibilities:

• Carrying out administrative task in relation to the centre, this could be:
  • Conducting administrative tasks such as organizing meetings, preparing presentations, taking minutes, etc.
  • Collect information for reporting to funds, steering groups etc.
  • Planning and executing maritime conferences, workshops, and events together with the head of the centre
  • Updating the Maritime DTU webpage and knowledge center
  • Promoting Maritime DTU activities via our social media etc
• Supporting the creation and development of relevant research proposals and cross-disciplinary projects.
• Promoting collaboration with the Danish maritime research community and other stakeholders in the Danish maritime cluster including the maritime industry organizations, Danish Maritime Authority, and maritime NGO’s etc.
• Supporting the head of the secretariat with the future development of the Maritime DTU.

We wish to find you who:

• Have a can-do attitude and a strong personal drive 
• Thrive in a dynamic environment where you solve your tasks as part of a team, with freedom to self-organize.
• Are proficient in Danish and English (fluently spoken and written).
• Are outgoing and collaborative.
• Are keen to learn by nature.

You might have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant academic field.

If you have knowledge about and experience working with the maritime research and/or business community it is an advantage – but we expect you to grow your skill set as part of your job here.

What we offer in return
We offer a challenging job in an international atmosphere with a focus on research, teaching, innovation, and scientific advice for the benefit of the surrounding community.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement either with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) or OAO-S Joint Agreement and the organization agreement for Office Clerks, Laboratory Technicians and IT staff (HK/stat). The position is to be filled as soon as possible.

The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus, at Maritime DTU placed at DTU Management.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than Friday, 28 March 2025 (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 Mette Sanne Hansen on [email protected] . 

You can find more information about Maritime DTU and DTU Management on www.maritime.dtu.dk and www.man.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 Management
DTU Management conducts excellent research at the intersection of management, technology and economics. We develop solutions in close cooperation with companies and public authorities. Our research aims at strengthening welfare, productivity and sustainability within the society. A key element is the role of technology and its interaction with industry and individuals. The department offers a wide range of courses and programs at bachelor, master, and PhD levels across DTU's study programs. The department has 200+ employees with around half of staff coming from abroad.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.