Innovation Centre Denmark
Innovation Centre Denmark (ICDK) Seoul was established in 2013 with the mission to elevate Danish science and innovation through collaboration with world-leading ecosystems. ICDK Seoul is one of seven global Danish innovation centres, which works on a consultancy basis for Danish enterprises within three focus areas: Green Transition, Digitisation and Entrepreneurship.

On a yearly basis, the centre has individual paying customers, as well as a number of universities and research institutions visiting and creating partnerships or agreements with Korean counterparts, as non-paying customers. The centre performs its effort mainly through four types of activities: advising SMEs and start-ups, facilitating higher education collaboration, building partnerships in the field of science and technology, and market assessment.

Role
The student assistant will be part of a dynamic team in ICDK Seoul and his/her role would include but not limited to:
• conduct research and analysis on Korean market, technology, and governmental policy 
• plan and execute events with particular focus on the areas of green transition, digitisation and entrepreneurship 
• assist in commercial innovation tasks when Danish companies, universities and research institutions visit Korea 
• be responsible for ad-hoc administrative tasks, as well as a general maintenance of ICDK’s databases, archives and reports

Requirements and working conditions 
ICDK Seoul is looking for a full-time (37.5 hrs per week) student assistant for an initial period of six months with the opportunity for extension another six months based on performance. Applicants must have a relevant educational background (business/science/innovation/ international relations/communication etc.) with excellent written and verbal skills in English and Korean language. Successful candidates would be open-minded, take initiatives, able to work independently and have a good understanding of innovation ecosystem. Prior experiences within the relevant field would be an advantage.

• Duration: 6 months (initial duration) 18th July 2024 to 18th of January 2025
• Working hours: 09:30 AM - 17:00 PM (total 37.5 hours per week) 
• Compensation: Monthly allowance 
• Holidays: Up to 2 days of holiday per month (total 12 days) 

We offer 
• An international and dynamic work environment where we strive to deliver exceptional service to Danish and Korean organisations as well as other stakeholders, support each other, work smart, and have fun.
• Great opportunities for further development of your professional and personal competences and network. 
• Equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age or disability.
• Favourable and flexible working conditions with normal working hours from 9.30-17.00, with variations according to tasks and travels. 

For more information about us, please visit: Innovation Centre Denmark - Matchmaking the future (icdk.dk) and https://sydkorea.um.dk/ 

Process
The deadline for submission of applications is 10th of May 2024 with interviews and written tests to be conducted in the following weeks. Please send English CV and letter of motivation to Choyoung Son choyou@um.dk and indicate “Vacancy - ICDK – Your Name” in the mail title. Feel free to contact us (choyou@um.dk / 02-6363-4809) if you have any questions regarding the position. 


Embassy of Denmark in Korea 
11th Floor, Seoul Square Building 
416, Hangang-daero, Jung-gu 
Seoul 0463