Science Makerspace Director

Københavns Universitet; København; On-site; DKK 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Copenhagen invites applications for the five-year position of SCIENCE Makerspace Operation Director. The role leads the new 600 m2 Makerspace, aligning DEIB-driven design with academic goals and cross-department collaboration.

You will hire and guide a Makerspace team, shape the learning space, and partner across DIKU, NBI, and IND to ensure long-term success and inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Pro-active mindset with solution finding in a pioneering Makerspace project.
• Ability to lead a mixed team including managers, technicians and student mentors.
• Comfort navigating academia’s organizational and social structures.

Responsibilities

• Direct the SCIENCE Makerspace and manage the Makerspace team.
• Ensure DEIB principles are mainstreamed in all decisions.
• Collaborate with DIKU, NBI, IND and the Deanery for Education during establishment.

Skills

Leadership

DEIB experience

Project management

Strategic thinking

English comms

Job description

University of Copenhagen invites applications for the five-year position of SCIENCE Makerspace Operation Director. The role leads the new 600 m2 Makerspace, aligning DEIB-driven design with academic goals and cross-department collaboration.

You will hire and guide a Makerspace team, shape the learning space, and partner across DIKU, NBI, and IND to ensure long-term success and inclusive education.