Department of People and Technology, Roskilde University, invites applications for a position as Research Assistant of circular economy from 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position as research assistant is limited to a period of 6 months.

The Department of People and Technology at RUC is the university's largest department, encompassing a wide range of disciplines centered on the interactions between humans, society, and technology. The positions as research assistant is associated with the TRANSITIONS group that explores circular economy, sustainable energy systems and agrifood systems (https://forskning.ruc.dk/da/organisations/transitions/).

Responsibilities and tasks
The research assistant will work on the Circular South Baltic project and contribute to ongoing research activities in close collaboration with Ph.D. Martin Visby Buchard and Professor Thomas Budde Christensen. Circular South Baltic is an international research project, funded by the EU, with 7 partners from 5 countries around the Baltic Sea. The project aims to facilitate a circular transition within the construction sector, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. The project aims to transfer technology and knowledge between borders and across national borders, and to build networks for suppliers and customers in the construction industry (https://ehsj.dk/content/ydelser/circular-south-baltic-csb/5ee08a57-ac01-4a33-9364-c596f1bbb8ad/).

The main research task of the research assistant is an assist with an evaluation and analysis of the introduction of selective demolition requirements in the Danish demolition sector. The research assistant is expected to help and contribute with obtaining qualitative and quantitative data from Danish demolition companies that have implemented selective demolition procedures.

Tasks and activities include:

• Quantitative and qualitative data collection: qualitative interviews with companies in construction and demolition sector and collection of quantitative data from demolition projects and data systems
• Data management and analysis (under support and supervision)
• Ongoing project activities in the Circular South Baltic project (some travelling is also expected)

Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Master degree or equivalent within sustainability, urban planning, geography, engineering or similar. The ideal candidate has knowledge and competences within the following four areas, however, candidates who only have knowledge in two or three will also be taken into consideration:

• Knowledge about circular economy
• Knowledge about the construction sector
• Experience with qualitative interview
• Experience with collection and analysis of quantitative data

As interviews will be carried out in Danish, it is required that the candidate is able to speak Danish. The working language in the Circular South Baltic project is otherwise English and written outputs from the project is produced in English.

Assessment
In the assessment of the candidates, consideration will be given to;

• Experience with qualitative interviews
• Experience with collection and analysis of quantitative data

• Knowledge about construction industry
• Knowledge about circular economy

Questions
For further information about the position, please contact head of section Thomas Budde Christensen [email protected].

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

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.

According to the Pay Transparency Directive, the salary ranges for the various job categories at Roskilde University are listed here.

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 www.ruc.dk/en/job/

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 3 August 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 3. August 2026

Location: Roskilde Universitet