Research Assistant position in Physics at University of Southern Denmark

Application deadline: 2 May 2025 at 23:59 hours local Danish time
The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy at SDU invites applications for a scientific assistant position at University of Southern Denmark (SDU) to develop and build ground station and radiocommunication infrastructure for space- and near-space assets.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of mission-driven space research, technology and education in a highly motivated team.

Starting date: 15 May or soon as possible hereafter.
Duration: 1 year + 4 month full-time position with the intention to extend upon available funding.

About the Role
As successful candidate, you will play a crucial role in designing and building ground station and radiocommunication infrastructure, including X-band and S-band, for both satellite and stratospheric balloon missions as part of SDU Galaxy – University of southern Denmarks hub for space science and technology.

You will be working with both research and student teams developing and launching space missions for which you will be leading work on the communications infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities
a) Lead the design and construction of ground stations, including sourcing of equipment, in collaboration with researchers and mission teams at SDU and partner institutions.

b) Support science and student teams and train them to operate ground stations

c) Take part in relevant educational activities including lectures, summer schools and camps

d) Take part in funding applications to help expand the field at University of Southern Denmark.

What We Offer
The role comes with great responsibilities and offers the opportunity to help shape and develop the future infrastructure for space and near-space research, technology and education at University of Southern Denmark and the H. C. Andersen Airport in Odense. You will work in driven interdisciplinary teams across the faculties at SDU and across universities.

Qualifications & Experience

To apply, you should have:
• A relevant science or engineering degree
• Experience with ground station development and/or RF.
• Good organizational skills, particularly in teams
• Good communication and collaboration skills in teams that allow you to interact with both researchers and students from science and engineering.

We will highly value documented expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Space or near-space mission or mission team management
• Funding application experience

For further information, please get in touch with Mads Toudal Frandsen frandsen@cp3.sdu.dk
Application deadline: 2 May 2025 at 23:59 hours local Danish time

Application, salary etc.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Please check links for more information on salary (only available in Danish) and taxation (See the guide “Working i Denmark”).

Applications will be assessed by an expert assessor/committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.

The application must include the following:

• A curriculum vitae including information on previous employment
• A full list of publications stating the scientific publications on which the applicant wishes to be evaluated
• Copy of relevant diplomas

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link "Apply now". Attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply for a position at SDU before you apply.

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.

Placering: Odense, Denmark