Instructors to NBI Block 3 and 4 in 2027

KU; København; Hybrid; DKK 295,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Copenhagen invites applications for Instructor TAs for Block 3 and 4 physics and nanoscience courses in 2027. Employment starts 1 February 2027; blocks run February–June.

TAs assist with weekly exercises, attend meetings with instructors, and grade assignments. Applicants must be enrolled in a higher education program, have completed at least two years in Physics or Nanoscience, and may need Danish-language teaching proficiency for Danish courses.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be enrolled in higher education.
• Proficiency in teaching in Danish is required for Danish-language courses.
• Experience in mentoring or teaching is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and facilitate weekly exercises.
• Attend weekly TA meetings with lecturers.
• Mark assignments or reports.

Skills

Teaching ability

Enrolled student

Danish language teaching

Education

2 years of Physics/Nanoscience bachelor

Job description

Instructors to NBI Block 3 and 4 in 2027

The Niels Bohr Institute is looking for Instructors for courses offered in the B.Sc. and M.Sc. educations on Physics and Nanoscience in the period February 1st to June 30th, 2027.

We are looking for students who are eager to teach and interested in developing both academically and as educators.

We expect to hire TAs for the following courses. Since we may receive multiple applications for the same positions, we encourage you to indicate several course preferences in your application.

Start date for employment is 1 February 2027.

Blok 3:

Radioactive Isotopes and Ionizing Radiation

Optics

Blok 4:

Blok 5:

Kickstart tovholder

Tasks
The tasks of the TAs may vary from course to course, but usually include:

• Preparation and facilitation of weekly exercises
• Weekly TA meetings between the lecturer(s) and instructor(s), focusing on task‑solving and pedagogical aspects
• Marking assignments or reports

Qualifications
The positions may be filled by students from Physics and Nanoscience who have passed 2 years of one of these bachelor educations. Other students may be hired if they are assessed to be qualified for the positions. In these cases, please enclose documentation of other relevant qualifications such as mentor work or other teaching, high school grades or recommendations.

It is a prerequisite that you are enrolled in a higher education. In addition, proficiency in teaching in Danish is required for those wishing to teach the Danish‑language courses.

We expect that you, as far as possible, have participated in the Instructor Workshop at the Department of Science Education (IND), if you have not participated previously. In the education you will learn didactic tools that you can use in your role as an instructor. Please attach the diploma from the workshop if you have previously participated.

Terms of employment
Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and Studenterundervisernes Landsforbund: Cirkulære om overenskomst for Studenterundervisere ved universiteter mv.

The employment will terminate without further notice when your enrolment as a student ends. Your hours will be individually arranged for each block/semester. You are not guaranteed hours in every block. Salary is 259,38 kr. / hour (August 2026 level).

University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Further information about the positions
For further information, please contact Stine Stenfatt West at [e-mail] or the course coordinator. The course description in www.kurser.ku.dk , provides names of the course coordinators.

Recruitment process
After the application deadline has passed, a selection of applicants will be shortlisted and subsequently assessed. In some cases, you will be invited for a job interview with the course organizer, and it is therefore important that your E-mail address and phone number is stated in the application.
Please note that some courses are filled earlier than others. As a result, the time from when the first instructor receives an offer to when all offers have been distributed may take a while.

NB: The majority of candidates will receive emails with information during December 2026. As recruitment is an ongoing process, there will be some positions for block 3 that will be filled in January 2027 and likewise some positions for block 4 that will be filled in March 2027.

Part of the InternationalAllianceof Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top‑ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.