Student Assistant wanted with proficient statistical skills and proficiency in STATA
In connection with a research project at the Department of Strategy and Innovation at CBS on resilience in global value chains, we are seeking a student assistant with proficient statistical skills.
The work consists of assisting with running statistical models on larger datasets, including surveys, secondary databases, and Denmark's statistics registerdata.
You will work closely with a team of researchers on the research project. The work provides good opportunities to combine with writing project assignments and a dissertation.
Qualifications
With a solid background in statistics and a focus on research, you demonstrate proficiency in STATA. You are a student at a higher education institution and have passed 1 year of studies.
Starting date
No later than 1 March 2026 – but earlier if possible.
Working hours
11 hours a week according to your and our needs.
Working period
The position is temporary with a duration of 6 months, occasionally with inactive periods (exam/project periods, holidays, etc.).
The application
We need a motivational essay from you, as well as a CV and documentation of enrolment in a higher education. You apply for the position online by opening the link "apply online", where you fill out the application form and attach the application with information about previous employment, exam papers, and CV
Application deadline
February 12, 2026
Additional Info
If you have any questions about the job, please feel free to contact Professor Torben Pedersen (tp.si@cbs.dk).
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 142,98 and DKK 149,99 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 March 1 to August 31, 2026
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.
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CBS is a globally recognised business school with deep roots in the Nordic socio-economic model. Our faculty has a broad focus on societal challenges, and we have earned a reputation for high-quality disciplinary and interdisciplinary research and education.
We are located at Frederiksberg and have approximately 20,000 full and part-time students, 800 full-time faculty members, 200 PhD students and 700 administrative staff, and a full portfolio of bachelor, master, MBA/EMBA, PhD and executive programmes taught in English and Danish.
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