Part-time Student Assistant in Cognitive Security
Role highlights
142–149 DKK
Part Time
Permanent
Intern
On-site
This part-time Student Assistant role in Cognitive Security at the Department of Digitalization involves supporting research focused on defending cognition and sensemaking from manipulations and disruptions. The position requires assisting with behavioural experiments and gaining hands-on experience with cognitive neuroscience tools such as electroencephalography (EEG) and eye tracking. Candidates will collaborate closely with faculty, students, and academics across the Nordics and Baltics, enhancing coordination and communication skills. A strong understanding of ethics, privacy, social media dynamics, and digital usage is essential, reflecting the role's emphasis on responsible research practices. The role also includes supporting the preparation of grant proposals, providing exposure to academic funding processes. While experience with fake news, political disinformation literature, cognitive neuroscience, and experimental methodologies is advantageous, it is not mandatory, highlighting the opportunity for learning and development. The position targets active master’s students in the Copenhagen area, requiring on-campus presence approximately 15 hours per week during February to May 2026. This role offers practical experience in cognitive security research, behavioural data collection, and academic collaboration within a multidisciplinary environment. The employment terms include competitive hourly pay and pension contributions under collective agreements, emphasizing professional working conditions. Overall, the ideal candidate demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, a willingness to learn new scientific techniques, and foundational knowledge of digital ethics and social media impacts, aligning with the department's focus on cognitive security challenges.
About the role
- Part-time Student Assistant at the Department of Digitalization (DIGI)
- Focus on research in Cognitive Security: defending against manipulations and disruptions to cognition and sensemaking
- Collaborate with faculty, students, and academics across the Nordics and Baltics
- Learn and assist with behavioural experiments, electroencephalography, and eye tracking
- Support preparation of grant proposals for external funding
- Contract duration: February 2026 – May 2026
- Approx. 15 hours per week
Responsibilities
- Conduct and assist with behavioural experiments
- Train in and use electroencephalography and eye tracking tools
- Coordinate with faculty, students, and external academics
- Help prepare grant proposals
Requirements
- Good understanding of ethics, privacy, social media, and digital use (must)
- Ability and interest in learning new things (must)
- Good people skills (must)
- Experience with fake news and political disinformation literature (optional)
- Experience with cognitive neuroscience literature and tools (optional)
- Experience performing experiments (optional)
- Must be an active student at a higher educational institution
- Targeted at master’s students in the Copenhagen area (on-campus work required)
Benefits
- Salary: DKK 142,98 – 149,99 per hour (dependent on experience and education)
- Pension contribution: 16% of pensionable salary components
- Employment under HK organisational agreement and OAO-S Collective Agreement
How to Apply
- Apply online via the provided link
- Attach application, previous employment information, exam papers, and CV
- Do not include photos or unnecessary personal information
- Application deadline: 1/20/2026
- For questions, contact Rob Gleasure ([email protected])
- Please mention you found the job at Jobindex
Recruitment Process
- Applications assessed by a recruitment committee
- Selected candidates will be invited for interview
- CBS promotes diversity and inclusion; strives for unbiased hiring
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