Research Assistant in Value Studies across the Danish Realm

Department of Social Sciences and Business (ISE), Roskilde University, invites applications for a position as Research Assistant as a part of the research project “Establishment of a European Value Study (EVS) data infrastructure in the entire Realm [REVal]” funded by the Carlsberg Foundation.

The position as research assistant is limited to a period of 1 year, starting from November 1st, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The REVal project aims to establish a comprehensive European Values Study (EVS) data infrastructure across the entire Danish Realm. For the first time, the project will include Greenland and the Faroe Islands in the EVS, which has been conducted in Denmark since 1981. Read more about the project here.

The Department of Social Sciences and Business (ISE)

ISE conducts excellent, interdisciplinary, and collaborative research based on anthropology, business studies, development studies, economics, legal studies, political science, and sociology. We offer an innovative and interdisciplinary university environment characterized by academic and methodological diversity in research and education. Our faculty put a strong emphasis on research methodologies and are dedicated to gaining insights into business and society in diverse contexts of change and global engagement. We produce research at the highest international level that feeds into our educational programmes, while simultaneously leveraging our research to impact social, economic, and political change. Research in the department is organized in research groups. The selected candidate will join the research group Social Dynamics and Change (SODYC) within the Social Section. Read more about the department here.

Responsibilities and tasks

The research assistant’s work will include research within the field of survey studies:

• Designing the EVS survey study
• Cleaning, preparing, and ensuring the quality of the data
• Conducting preliminary analyses of the data

Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Master degree or equivalent within social sciences. Qualifications within the following scientific areas are required:

• Experience with survey methodology and questionnaire design
• Experience in quantitative data analysis and data cleaning
• Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., Stata, R, SPSS)

The ideal candidate should be enterprising, possess good communication skills, be visible and involved in the department’s daily activities, in addition to being willing to engage in disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration across the department.

Assessment
In the assessment of the candidate’s consideration will be given to;

• experience in survey methods and data management
• experience in using statistical software

Questions
For further information about the position, please contact Professor (MSO) Anders Ejrnæs by email: Se e-mailadresse på jobbank.dk

Terms of employment
The employment is full-time, 37 hours per week and you will refer to the Head of Department.

The position will be filled according to the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.

Application procedure
After the deadline for applications the Head of Department will shortlist applicants for assessment with assistance from the recruitment committee including the chairperson of the assessment committee.

Shortly after the application deadline all applicants will be notified whether or not their application has been selected for assessment.

The shortlisted applicants will be informed about the composition of the assessment committee, and each applicant will be given the opportunity to comment on the composition of the committee and - later on - their assessment.

Once the recruitment process is completed, all applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application.

Application
To apply for the position go to

Only applications in English are accepted.

Applications must include:

1. Cover letter

2. CV

3. Documentation of education

4. A complete list of publications

5. A maximum of 3 relevant scientific works that you want included in the assessment

If any of the publications that you want included in the assessment are the result of a joint effort, the extent and the nature of your contribution to each individual work must then be clarified in a co-author statement (find template here )

6. If duties include teaching: Teaching portfolio (read more about teaching portfolio at Roskilde University here )

7. If relevant: Documentation for any additional research and/or teaching qualifications

Please submit your application no later than June 7, 2026.

Material received after this date will not be taken into consideration.

Roskilde University wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

The hiring process at Roskilde University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.

Application deadline: Apply no later than 7. June 2026

Location: Roskilde Universitet