Student Assistant in GlacioLab at GEUS

Apply and develop your technical skills and be part of the innovative GlacioLab working on electronics and mechanics at GEUS, Øster Voldgade 10, Copenhagen.



About the position

GlacioLab is a scientific research laboratory inside GEUS, the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, specializing in designing, assembling, and repairing special electronic equipment for studying ice in Greenland. Made up of a group of three technicians/engineers, GlacioLab works closely with climate scientists to get the specific measurements they need from the Arctic.



Who are you?

You are an open-minded person, maybe 1-2 years into your studies, interested in electronics and ready to engage in different activities such as assembling/building Automatic Weather Stations, packing and assisting with shipments to the Arctic, alongside

• Production of GEUS´s own developed sensors, including mechanical assembly, soldering, working with programming and debug, testing and quality control
• Updating documentation, schematics, diagrams, databases
• Other work arounds related to the GlacioLab group.

We are your new colleagues

We are an enthusiastic and international department with tasks such as

• Monitoring the mass loss of the Greenland Ice Sheet
• Research projects on glaciers and ice sheets in Greenland
• Advisory projects related to hydropower in Greenland.

The Glaciology and Climate department consists of 30 people, including PhD-students, project staff, postdocs, senior researchers, professors, engineers, and emeritus researchers. We span more than 15 nationalities, and our daily working language is English.



A working environment with a focus on professional development and well-being

There are many good reasons why you should choose a working life at GEUS.

We are a diverse staff of about 300 committed employees. Trust and flexibility are keywords. The working environment is lively, informal and international. Our tasks are versatile and there are plenty of opportunities for you to influence the development of your task portfolio.

We prioritise professional development by offering access to courses and other relevant activities. Socialising is also very important at GEUS, and we have a rich social life with a staff club, an art association and more.

At GEUS, we prioritise the well-being of every single employee. We prioritise that the Heads of Departments are close to the employees, and we have flexible working hours that allow you to organise your life so that there is time for what matters to you. If you need to work from home occasionally, that is also possible.

Furthermore, we have a gym with associated physiotherapists.



Salary and terms of employment

You will be employed as a student assistant for up to 10 hours/week with great flexibility in connection with e.g. examination periods.

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the relevant trade union agreement.

The appointment area is the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities and its institutions.

The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities considers diversity to be an asset and encourages anyone regardless of gender, age, religion or ethnicity to seek the position.



Further information

If you would like additional information, please contact chief consultant Andreas P. Ahlstrøm on 91333810 or [email protected].

If you are a foreign applicant, you can read more about living and working in Denmark on GEUS’ website.



Are you interested?

If you are interested in the position, we would love to hear from you. Your application must be accompanied by your CV and relevant exam papers in Danish or English.

Please submit the application via GEUS’ website at the latest on Sunday 9 February 2025 (Danish time).

Applications or other material received after the deadline will not be considered.