Student Assistant for Pension Research Centre (PeRCent) at CBS, Department of Economics

The Pension Research Centre (PeRCent) is looking to hire 1 – 2 student assistants, who are interested in supporting our research on pension related issues.

What is PeRCent?
PeRCent is established to make high-quality contributions in the pension research area, mainly through publications in leading scientific journals and books in economics and finance. We also engage in teaching and dissemination activities. You can read more about PeRCent here: www.cbs.dk/pct

Specifics about the positions
To support our research, we are looking for 1 – 2 student assistants to work an average of 15 hours per week, but there is a large degree of flexibility, including during exam periods and the position is not time restricted.

In this position, students undertake various tasks, including data management for research projects, working on new research proposals, literature reviews, and preparing and taking actively part in international seminars and conferences hosted by PeRCent.

Expected start is week # 43 (Monday, October 21), 2024.

Ideal Profile
We are looking for a student of economics or a related field. A solid understanding of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is required. Some knowledge of software such as STATA and R is also expected. Fine grades in your current studies, ability to work independently as well as a positive attitude to learn will also be important.

For more information please contact: Professor Svend E. Hougaard Jensen - ECON ([email protected]). The workplace is Copenhagen Business School, Department of Economics, Porcelænshaven 16A, 2000 Frederiksberg.

Salary and employment conditions
Employment will be according to the HK- organizational agreement and the Joint Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and Public Employees’ Organizations (OAO-S Joint Agreement).

The salary currently ranges between DKK 140.57 and DKK 147.46 and depends on previous employment within the office field and educational level. Pension contributions are made. The pension contribution amounts to 15% of the pensionable salary components.

It is a condition for employment that you are an active student enrolled at a Danish institution in higher education or in a professional bachelor programme and that at the start date at the latest, you have a physical address in Denmark, a Danish social security number and a Danish bank account.

Recruitment Process
Copenhagen Business School invites all qualified candidates to apply for the position. A selection committee will review the applications and invite a selection of qualified candidates for an interview.

One of CBS’s strategic goals is to promote diversity and inclusion within our organization. Therefore, we strive for a recruitment process that minimizes potential bias. We encourage applicants not to include photos or unnecessary personal information in the application.

Application
You apply for the position online by opening the link “apply online,” where you fill out the application form and attach an application with information about previous employment, exam papers, and CV, including documentation that you are enrolled at a Danish higher education institution no later than September 30, 2024. Possible job interviews are expected to be held online on an ongoing basis in the beginning of October, 2024. If you have documentation of previous office experience, please attach it, but it is not a requirement.

Application due: 9/30/2024

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