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Student Helper For The Cyber-Physical Lab

Posted on Feb. 19, 2026

  • Part Time

Student Helper For The Cyber-Physical Lab job opportunity

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The Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (IME), part of the Faculty of Engineering at the
University of Southern Denmark, offers a "10-hour/week part-time position" (15.03.2026 – 30.06.2026)
as a Student Helper for its Cyber-Physical Lab.


The Institute is located in the inspiring building of Alsion, which houses the Science Park and the South
Jutland Symphony Orchestra, creating close bonds to both the industrial and cultural environment of
Sønderborg. We are seeking a skilled student to support both research and teaching activities in this
dynamic setting.


The Position
We are looking for a student to support the operations of the Cyber-Physical Lab, a facility where
physical experiments are directly interfaced with and controlled by computer systems.
The position requires a student who can bridge the gap between software control and physical hardware.
You will be responsible for ensuring the operational stability of these connected experiments,
assisting as a Teaching Assistant, and handling the maintenance of control systems. Additionally, as
the laboratory evolves, assistance with logistics and the re-commissioning of experimental setups will
be required.


Assignments
The primary tasks of the Student Helper will include:
  • Teaching Support: Acting as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for the "Experimental Course," helping
students troubleshoot setups.
  • Lab Operations: Maintaining the Cyber-Physical systems, ensuring communication between
computers and physical plants remains stable.
  • Fault Finding: Diagnosing and debugging faults in sensors, actuators, and control loops.
  • Logistics & Maintenance: Assisting with the relocation of equipment and contacting suppliers
for spare parts.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate is a student at SDU with a strong background in Mechatronics, Electrical, or
Control Engineering. We are looking for a candidate who possesses:
  • Strong understanding of Control Theory and its practical application.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink required for interfacing with hardware.
  • Experience with the specific experimental setups currently used in the Cyber-Physical
Lab (highly preferred).
  • Ability to diagnose faults in integrated systems (debugging signal connections, sensors, and
actuators).
  • Strong communication skills for interacting with suppliers and guiding students.


Contact and Application
For further information about the position and the application procedure, please contact:
Hossein Ramezani, Associate Professor
Tel: 0045 6550 9217
E-mail: ramezani@sdu.dk

Last day to submit application is March 5th 2026 23:59
Please note, the selected candidate as Student Assistant or Academic Supervisor must be enrolled as student at SDU.

Employment shall take place in accordance with the framework agreement between the Ministry of Finance and SUL (National Union for Student Teachers in Government Service).

In case you have not yet had an examination at SDU, the enrollment confirmation instead of the exam transcript must be annexed your application.

Application must include cover letter, CV and transcript of grades. All documents in connection with the application should not contain CPR number (civil registration number) – in that case, the CPR number must be crossed out.


All attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. Cover letter and CV can contain max. 5 Mb.

We recommend that you read how to apply before you apply.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

About SDU
The University of Southern Denmark was established to create value for and with society. Whether our contributions come in the form of excellent research, innovative solutions, education or learning, we must make a positive difference to society and contribute to a sustainable future. We do this by cultivating talents and creating the best environments for research and learning. It is therefore crucial that SDU retains, develops and recruits talent. At the same time, we need to ensure consistently high quality in all our activities – and we can only do that with the right people. The University’s researchers, lecturers, students, managers and technical/administrative staff are the foundation of our success

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