The De­part­ment of Or­gan­iz­a­tion (IOA) is look­ing for a stu­dent as­sist­ant for a qual­it­at­ive re­search pro­gram on the im­pact of large-scale fund­ing on re­cip­i­ent or­gan­iz­a­tions

We are looking for a student assistant who will be a member of the GRANDER research team and support key research tasks related to data management, analysis, and giving practical support to the research team.

GRANDER is a research program at the Department of Organization, Copenhagen Business School, studying the impact of large-scale philanthropic funding on organizations and their outcomes. The program is led by Associate Professor Jane Bjørn Vedel and runs until 2032.

We do ambitious research in an inspiring setup on an important societal topic, based on large qualitative data sets collected over many years.

The position offers first-hand insight into qualitative research at the highest level – a strong foundation for your further studies and your master’s thesis.

Tasks in the position 

• Organizing our data and preparing raw data for analysis – e.g., receiving interviews and documents, transcribing, logging and archiving data
• Collecting archival data and background information
• Analyzing data – e.g., coding data in NVivo and Excel; creating evidence tables; developing timelines and models based on data
• Supporting literature reviews – e.g., performing Scopus searches, downloading and filing articles, and coding articles
• Supporting events and meetings, and other practical tasks

The position is 12 hours per week, mainly at CBS Kilen, and some flexibility in scheduling is required.

Requirements for experience/qualifications and personal skills 
We value the following qualifications – you are:

• thorough, systematic and detail-oriented
• analytically strong, interested in both data and theory, and open to learning new methods
• team-oriented, helpful and flexible when needed
• able to handle confidential material with great care
• highly proficient in English, written and spoken
• enrolled in a relevant degree program in the social sciences

We offer a position in an inspiring research environment characterized by high ambition, passion for research and a willingness to go far to do excellent and impactful work. You will work closely with the project leader and the team, gain insight into how a large qualitative research project is run – from data collection to publication – and learn a lot along the way.

Salary and terms of employment 
Employment takes place in accordance with the HK organisational agreement and the Collective Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and Publicly Employed Organisations (OAO-S Collective Agreement). 

The salary currently ranges between DKK 145.73 and DKK 152.88 per hour and is dependent on previous employment in the office profession and level of education. The pension contribution amounts to 16% of the pensionable salary components. 

It is a prerequisite for employment that you are an active student at a higher educational institution. 

The employment is time-limited for the period from January 15, 2027, to June 30, 2028.

The recruitment process
Copenhagen Business School invites all qualified candidates to apply for the position. A recruitment committee will assess applications and call a selection of qualified candidates for an interview.

One of CBS' strategic goals is to promote diversity and inclusion in our organisation. Therefore, we strive for a hiring process that reduces potential bias. Consequently, we encourage applicants not to include photos or unnecessary information about personal circumstances in the application.

Additional information 
If you want to know more about the job content, please contact Associate Professor Jane Bjørn Vedel, email: jbv.ioa@cbs.dk.

Your application 
You apply for the position online, where you fill in the application form and attach your application with information about previous employment, exam papers and CV.

Interviews are expected to be held in the first half of December.

Apply now