Aarhus Universitet

Part-time IT-worker for research work for electrical energy technology

Join Aarhus Universitet in Aarhus as a part-time IT worker supporting the FLEXUM project. This role involves developing data infrastructure and providing technical support for electrical energy research. Benefit from a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment and access to advanced research facilities.
Aarhus Universitet
Aarhus Universitet
Aarhus, Denmark On-site Part time UTC+01:00

Aarhus Universitet

Company Overview

Name

Aarhus University

Headquarters

Aarhus, Denmark

Founded

1928

Size

Approximately 8,000 employees (source: linkedin.com).

What They Do

Aarhus University is a public research institution focused on research, education, and demonstration of renewable energy technologies, including solar energy, energy storage, flow batteries, and offshore wind. The university's energy-related work is carried out through specialized departments and centers such as the Danish Centre for Environment and Energy (DCE) and the Centre for Energy Technologies (CET), often in collaboration with industry for technology development and pilot projects (source: peer.eu, dce.au.dk, btech.au.dk). Job opportunities for job seekers focus on academic, research, and technical roles within these units, rather than commercial energy-driven operations.

Projects & Results

Among the notable projects is the University Energy Community (UEF), which installed two rooftop solar systems with a total capacity of 98 kW in September 2024, expected to produce 90 MWh annually for 25 years (source: fedarene.org). Additionally, a demonstration project for underground water balloon storage has been initiated, receiving DKK 4.9 million in EUDP funding, simulating a full-scale system for storing 230 MWh (source: stateofgreen.com). The DanFlow project, which has received DKK 11 million in support, focuses on optimizing vanadium flow batteries to reduce storage costs (source: eurekalert.org).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Aarhus University has secured DKK 4.9 million in EUDP support for the water balloon storage demonstration, which is now in the construction phase (source: stateofgreen.com). The UEF solar energy community was launched in September 2024 and has installed 98 kW systems (source: fedarene.org). DanFlow research received DKK 11 million from the Innovation Fund, and a new center for energy and climate economics was opened at Aarhus BSS (source: eurekalert.org).

Working There

Job roles at Aarhus University's energy units range from professorships to postdoc positions and research assistants, with departments such as Engineering, Ecology, and Environmental Science hiring (source: stateofgreen.com, eurekalert.org). The culture emphasizes collaboration between research and industry, with democratic governance models in projects like UEF, and there is a focus on work-life balance in Danish academic environments (source: fedarene.org). Benefits include state-funded pensions, 37-hour work weeks, 6 weeks of vacation, and flexible working hours, although specifics may vary depending on the role (source: linkedin.com).


Last updated on Mar 13, 2026 | Report an issue

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Aarhus University is seeking a part-time IT worker to support research activities in the FLEXUM project within electrical energy technology. The position is based at Finlandsgade 22, 8200 Aarhus N, with occasional work at the AU PtX facility in Foulum, and runs from October 15, 2026, to September 15, 2027.

Job description

  • Develop and maintain data infrastructure for the FLEXUM project, including data collection, data structuring, server setup, and supporting scripts/tools for research data handling.
  • Support technical investigations related to monitoring of electrolysis systems.
  • Collect and structure technical documentation and measurement data from the AU PtX facility in Foulum and support the definition of measurement and monitoring requirements.
  • Provide practical technical and IT support to the FLEXUM research activities, including on-site assistance at the Foulum facility when needed.

Your profile

We imagine that you:

  • are good at working with a team of colleagues, also with a different disciplinary background.
  • are able to communicate both written and verbally in English.
  • have a positive and sociable attitude.
  • have relevant experience with programming, data handling or data acquisition, and basic IT/server infrastructure.
  • have a relevant technical background or experience in electrical engineering, energy systems, automation, IT, or a related field.
  • have an interest in, or preferably experience with, power electronics, Power-to-X/electrolysis systems, measurement, or monitoring.
  • are able to work independently on technical tasks and participate in occasional on-site activities at the AU PtX facility in Foulum.

What we offer

  • A well-developed research infrastructure, laboratory space and shared equipment
  • An exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national and international colleagues at Aarhus University
  • A working atmosphere that encourages lively, open and critical discussion
  • A work environment with close working relationships, networking and social activities
  • A workplace characterized by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance

Place of work and area of employment

The place of work is Finlandsgade 22, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.

Contact information

Additional information about the position can be obtained by contacting Björn Andresen at [email protected] or Arman Fathollahidehkordi at [email protected].

Aarhus University's ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University's recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

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About the role

August 26, 2026

August 26, 2026

Part time

On-site

School

Hydrogen

Aarhus Universitet

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Relevant experience in programming, data handling, or IT/server infrastructure.

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