Student Assistant - Support for nature-based carbon projects
Ørsted
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Job summary
Ørsted invites a student to join the Bioenergy Sustainability team, assisting with GIS mapping, spatial data processing, and data-driven analysis for mangrove planting and rainforest restoration. You will help organise, visualise, and quality-check project data while supporting due diligence and developing efficient data workflows.
You will work 20 hours weekly while studying a relevant university program, with a focus on nature conservation, carbon sequestration concepts, and Earth system
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a relevant university program (e.g., BSc/MSc) and preferably in later stage of studies.
- Familiarity with GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS is preferred.
- Proficient in Excel and Google Drive; keen to learn to support nature-based climate projects.
Responsibilities
- Assist GIS mapping and spatial analysis for mangrove planting, rainforest restoration, and related sites.
- Process, structure, and quality-check spatial datasets, field data, and satellite imagery.
- Support project due diligence by organizing and analysing project data and documentation; help develop efficient data workflows.
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Education
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Job description
Imagine a future where you help map and analyse nature-based carbon projects, and other activities that contribute to climate action
Join us in this role where you’ll where you’ll be part of our work with nature-based carbon projects, assisting with GIS mapping, spatial data processing, and analysis of field and project data. You’ll play a key role in helping us organise, visualise, and quality-check data related to mangrove planting, rainforest restoration, and other nature-based carbon activities, while also supporting the team with project due diligence. You’ll also support the team in developing efficient data workflows to improve data management, documentation, and analysis.
You’ll be part of Bioenergy Sustainability where you, together with your colleagues, will be part of a dedicated team working with nature-based carbon projects and you support the development, monitoring, and documentation of projects such as mangrove planting, rainforest restoration and other projects that contribute to climate action, biodiversity and sustainable land and costal management. Our work depends on reliable spatial data, clear mapping, and structured project information that can be used for planning, reporting, and decision‑making.
As a team, we work closely together across disciplines, and you’ll contribute with your capabilities and developing your own expertise in nature-based climate solutions.
- supporting GIS mapping and spatial analysis of mangrove planting, rainforest restoration, and other nature-based carbon project sites
- processing, structuring, and quality‑checking spatial datasets, field data, satellite imagery, and other project‑related information
- supporting the team with project due diligence by reviewing, organising, and analysing relevant project data and documentation.
- are currently studying a relevant university programme, e.g. BSc Natural Resources, BSC Geography and Geoinformatics, MSc Forest and Nature Management, MSc Nature Management, MSc Climate Change or similar and are preferably in the third year of your bachelor’s degree or the first year of your master’s degree
- preferable have experience with GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS
- proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Drive
- have a keen interest in nature conservation and sustainable natural resource management
- have a good understanding of biological processes and have familiarity with carbon sequestration of key habitats such as mangroves or tropical rainforests
- are able to work 20 hours weekly.
For this position, the expected base pay range is kr165.00 - kr185.00 hourly for the advertised location. The offered base salary will be determined within this range based on relevant skills, experience, and expected role fulfilment within the stated salary range to ensure a fair and competitive offer. This job ad is primarily aimed at candidates earlier in their career or still developing experience within the field, so we anticipate the starting base salary will typically fall in the lower end of the stated range. However, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of experience level. Where applicable, the position may also include variable pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
- employer‑paid pension (11 % contribution)
- full insurance coverage (accident, life, critical illness, and health insurance)
- five weeks of paid holiday plus 10 additional paid days off per holiday year
- a 3 % holiday allowance
- access to Ørsted Life & Fitness Vitality including fitness classes, physiotherapy, massage, and well‑being programmes
- a multimedia package (mobile phone, PC, and internet)
- staff club membership with sport and cultural activities
- access to the company canteen (monthly lunch scheme or daily tickets)
Certain positions may require a background check as part of the hiring process. If applicable, you will be informed during the recruitment process. Background checks are conducted by an external provider in accordance with local legal requirements.
As an applicant or employee, you may request reasonable work and position accommodation or adjustments via accommodation@orsted.com.
Ørsted is a global leader in offshore wind and is one of the largest renewable energy companies in the world. With us, you’ll play your part in creating a world that runs entirely on green energy. As a leading green energy company, we leverage the curiosity and passion of our people to innovate and develop new technologies or bring existing technologies to scale, collaborating with governments, suppliers, and our industry partners to make renewable energy solutions a reality. At Ørsted, we work together with openness and respect and seek fresh perspectives to solve any task at hand: big or small.
- We provide countries, companies, and communities with sustainable, reliable, and cost‑competitive energy solutions, including offshore and onshore wind, solar PV, and energy storage.
- Our vision is to create a world that runs entirely on green energy.
- We built the world’s first offshore wind farm, Vindeby in Denmark, in 1991, and completed the world’s largest, Hornsea 2 in the UK, in 2022.
- We were founded in Denmark in 2006 and now have approximately 8,000 employees, working in 15 countries and counting.
At Ørsted, we strive to be an inclusive workplace where you’re respected for who you are, valued for the unique perspectives you bring, and rewarded fairly for what you achieve. We want all employees to have the same opportunities for impact and growth, no matter their age, race, ethnicity, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
Application deadline
06 September 2026
Location
Gentofte, DK
Area of work
Strategy and business development
Employment type
Student
Work hours
20
Workplace
Office-based
Some of our benefits include
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