Student assistant within wood materials

Are you a science student eager to get hands-on experience with wood materials, testing and applied research? Join us as a student assistant at the Danish Technological Institute (DTI) in Taastrup, and help us develop and document durable, sustainable wood solutions for the construction industry.
Help us test and develop wood for a better built environment
As our new student assistant, you will, among other things, participate in the weekly supervision of our accredited field trials at our test site in Taastrup. This entails tasks such as inspecting samples and maintaining the test field. Furthermore, the job will also involve general tasks in our laboratory and in the field, e.g.:

• Wood impregnation
• Various test sample preparation
• Maintenance of test areas, such as mowing the lawn and cleaning up.

The role occasionally involves physically demanding tasks, both indoors and outdoors. Therefore, you should be comfortable taking initiative and getting hands-on when needed.

What we offer
You will join the Wood and Biomaterials Centre, which offers expert knowledge of wood and other bio-based materials and products. We strive to be the construction industry's preferred supplier in EU within for accredited tests - an ambition supported by our advanced laboratories and our application-oriented research carried out in close collaboration with companies and knowledge centres both in and outside Denmark.

As a student assistant, you will:

• Be challenged professionally and learn how research and testing are carried out in practice
• Contribute to work that makes a real difference for the durability, safety and sustainability of wood products
• Have room to develop, try out new tasks, and influence how you solve your work assignments
• Work in an environment characterised by strong professional expertise, independence and collaboration.

The weekly hours are approx. 7.5-10 hours, with the possibility of additional hours during peak periods or holidays. We are, of course, flexible around examination periods and study commitments. The job is based at the Danish Technological Institute in Taastrup, with buses to the door and Høje Taastrup Station nearby.

Science student passionate about wood and materials science
You are probably a student in a scientific or technical field (e.g. engineering, materials science, natural sciences or similar) and have at least two years left of your studies. You do not need specific prior experience in wood technology, but an interest in wood and wood technology is an advantage.

We imagine that you:

• Are interested in materials, testing and experimental work
• Are structured, reliable and able to work independently once you have been introduced to the tasks
• Are not afraid of manual work, both indoors in the laboratory and outdoors in the test field
• Can communicate in Danish and/or English

You will receive thorough training and ongoing support and feedback from competent colleagues.

You will be part of the Danish Technological Institute
At the Danish Technological Institute, we believe that technology improves business, society and people’s lives – technology for a better future. Across the Institute, we combine strong professionalism, impartiality and innovation. You will become part of a workplace with high technical standards, where we work independently and in close dialogue with customers and partners, and where you have good opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

Contact
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Product Manager Andreas Wilfried Christof at +45 7220 1470.

Please send your application as soon as possible, but no later than January 23rd 2026. We review applications and invite candidates for interview on an ongoing basis.

Application deadline: Apply no later than 23. January 2026

Location: Taastrup