Academic Employee (AC-TAP) for the Maritime Research Alliance Secretariat

Copenhagen Business School
March 09, 2025
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Copenhagen Business School invites applications for the position as academic employee (AC-TAP) at the Maritime Research Alliance secretariat. Maritime Research Alliance is a non-profit network organization for maritime researchers in Denmark.

The organization has 12 member institutions: Aalborg University, Aarhus University, Copenhagen Business School, Danish Institute for International Studies, IT University of Copenhagen, Maritime and Polytechnic College, M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark, Roskilde University, Svendborg International Maritime Academy, Technical University of Denmark, University of Copenhagen, and University of Southern Denmark.

The alliance aims to advance collaborative, sector focused teaching, research, and innovation within three broad themes: 1) decarbonization and green transition, 2) digitalization and data-driven growth, and 3) automation and infrastructure developments.

Concretely, the Maritime Research Alliance aims to:

  • Initiate research projects to advance green transition in the Danish maritime cluster (The Blue Denmark).
  • Make Danish maritime research and education visible in Denmark and abroad.
  • Be a visible entry point for research and innovation collaboration with business and other organizations in the maritime sector.
  • Strengthen maritime research and education.
  • Contribute to addressing complex, maritime-related business and societal problems that require new cross-disciplinary research and innovation.
  • Promote and coordinate projects across institutions and collaborate with companies, industry organizations, regulators, and NGO's etc.
  • Maritime Research Alliance was established in 2020 and has received funding from the Danish Maritime Fund and Orients Fund to support its activities. The secretariat consists of one full time employee (the project manager) and a student assistant.

    You can find more information on the Maritime Research Alliance on www. mra.dk

    Responsibilities

    As part of the Maritime Research Alliance secretariat, you will collaborate closely with the other members of the secretariat. You will have the following responsibilities:

  • Planning and hosting maritime conferences, workshops, and events together with the project manager
  • Supporting the creation and development of relevant research proposals and cross-disciplinary projects together with the MRA member institutions and the maritime business community
  • Updating the Maritime Research Alliance webpage and knowledge center together with the student assistant
  • Promoting Maritime Research Alliance-activities via our newsletter and on social media together with the student assistant etc.
  • Conducting administrative tasks such as organizing meetings, taking minutes, organizing travels and accommodation etc.
  • Promoting collaboration with the Danish maritime research community and other stakeholders including the maritime industry organizations, Danish Maritime Authority, and maritime NGO's etc.
  • Supporting the project manager with the future development of the Maritime Research Alliance.
  • Qualifications

  • You have a Master's degree in a relevant academic field.
  • You are proficient in Danish and English (fluently spoken and written).
  • You are outgoing and collaborative.
  • Knowledge about and experience with working with the maritime research or business community is an advantage.
  • Salary and employment conditions

    Employment and remuneration are in accordance with the current agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the AC organizations. The position is funded by the Danish Maritime Fund and is limited to 3 years.The employment is 37 hours per week and the position is desired to be filled as soon as possible.

    About SI

    The Maritime Research Alliance secretariat is located at Department of Strategy and Innovation (SI) at Copenhagen Business School. However, the applicant can also expect to spend time at the other alliance member institutions on a regular basis and actively participate in the academic and other activities of the alliance members.

    SI's research is focused on strategy, innovation, entrepreneurship, and international business. The department's research is generally cross- disciplinary. Faculty members have backgrounds in management, economics, sociology, and economic geography.

    The number of staff at the department is approximately 90. This includes about 55 faculty members (professors, associate professors, tenure track assistant professors), 7 administrative staff, and 30 members of staff who are hired on temporary contracts as research assistants, post docs or PhD students.

    The position is allocated to the department's activities within the area of shipping and maritime industry.

    Application

    All interested parties, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or ethnic background, are encouraged to apply for the position.

    You apply for the position online by opening the link "apply online," where you fill out the application form and attach the application along with exam papers and CV.

    Deadline for application is 9. March 2025.

    We expect to conduct job interviews in week 13.

    Job start as soon as possible.

    Questions regarding the vacant position can be directed to senior consultant Thomas Roslyng Olesen, Head of Maritime Research Alliance, on 38 15 39 74.

    Closing date: 9 March 2025.

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