Student Assistant for the Crowd-Competent Project (Hybrid Intelligence & AI-Enhanced Democracy)

The Center for Hybrid Intelligence (CHI) at Aarhus University is offering a part-time student assistant position to support the Erasmus+ project Crowd-Competent: A Framework & Ecosystem to Equip Young People for Collective Intelligence, Social Innovation, and a Democratic AI Transition.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented student who can assist with project management, training activities, proof-of-concept pilots, and dissemination tasks. The position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with European research, hybrid intelligence methods, and participatory democracy initiatives, while working closely with an international consortium of academic and corporate collaborators.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Assist with scheduling, documentation, and reporting for consortium meetings; support quarterly progress tracking.
• Training Plan Design: Help prepare workshop materials, surveys, and youth-focused training resources.
• Proof of Concept Pilots: Support the organization of participatory experiments, including recruitment, coordination, and documentation.
• Dissemination: Draft content for social media, newsletters, website, and project presentations; help plan outreach events in collaboration with a SoMe student assistant.
• Administrative Support: Maintain structured files, track deadlines, and ensure compliance with Erasmus+ and European AI Act requirements.

Your Profile

We are searching for a highly motivated candidate who:

• Is enrolled as a Bachelor or Master student in political science, psychology, cognitive science, AI/data science, communication, anthropology, or a related discipline.
• Has strong organizational and communication skills.
• Is detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Thrives in an international and interdisciplinary research environment.
• Has an interest in participatory democracy, hybrid intelligence, collective intelligence, citizen science, or youth empowerment.
• Is comfortable working in English (both spoken and written).
• (Preferred) Experience with academic writing, event coordination, or project support.

What We Offer

• A dynamic interdisciplinary environment at AU’s Center for Hybrid Intelligence.
• Flexible working hours that can be adapted around studies.
• A chance to contribute directly to cutting-edge European research on AI and collective intelligence.
• Insight into EU project management, co-creation methodologies, and dissemination activities.
• Involvement in an international consortium working at the intersection of technology, youth empowerment, and social innovation.

Application

To apply, please submit:

• A motivation letter (max. 1 page)
• Your CV (with relevant skills/experiences)
• Documentation of student enrolment (AU or another Danish university)

Practical Information

The position has average weekly working hours being approximately 15 hours per week (with flexibility to scale up/down during busy project periods). Your place of work will be the Center of Hybrid Intelligence, Department of Management, Aarhus BSS, H-building 2627, 2nd floor, Fuglesangs Allé 4, 8210 Aarhus V, Denmark. Hybrid work arrangements possible.

If you are in doubt whether this could be for you, please contact Postdoc Janet Rafner; janetrafner@mgmt.au.dk

If you are experiencing technical problems with the application form, please contact HR supporter Tina Engelst Mølbæk; tinaengelst@au.dk.

The application must be sent electronically and must reach us no later than 25 September 2025.

Commencement is on 15 October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The duration of the employment is 1 year with the possibility of extension.

Requirements and terms

Aarhus University

Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/