Part-time External Relations & Ecosystem Associate - DTU Space

Help grow Denmark's space ecosystem — nationally and across Europe

Are you motivated by building relationships, telling good stories, and spotting connections others miss? As Student Assistant for External Relations & Ecosystem at DTU Space Ventures, you will support our outward-facing work, helping grow our network of startups, companies, and partners in Denmark and across the Nordics and Europe.

Hosted by DTU Space Ventures in Lyngby, you would support ESA BIC Denmark and ESA Technology Broker Denmark in helping Danish companies harness commercial space opportunities, from turning non-space technologies into space solutions (spin-in) to bringing space tech down to Earth (spin-off).

We are looking for a curious, proactive student who wants hands-on experience with external communications and ecosystem building alongside their studies. You will help manage our channels, support event organisation, and assist in connecting Danish innovators with the wider European space ecosystem.

The job

Key responsibilities

• Digital Presence: Independently plan, create, and manage content and strategy across social media, other channels, and the website. Deciding what to post, when, and how it should be framed to grow the initiative's visibility and reputation.

• Networking & Events: Independently plan and lead outreach activities end-to-end (workshops, pitch events, delegation visits, conference presence) including the operational and strategic decisions involved.

• Ecosystem Growth: Independently build and develop external relationships with counterparts, clusters, and companies nationally and internationally: identifying who to engage, initiating contact, and deciding how and when to follow up or escalate.

• Technology Scouting: Independently research and assess potential technology transfers (spin-in and spin-off) across sectors like manufacturing, agriculture, health, and climate. 

• Innovation & Ideation: Independently generate and shape new projects, formats, and collaborations that strengthen Denmark's position in the European space innovation landscape, in collaboration with the center leader. 

• Case Studies & Storytelling: Independently develop case studies and content that showcase portfolio companies' progress and impact.

• Network Collaboration: Represent Denmark within the pan-European ESA BIC/Technology Broker network. Representing our position and co-developing joint initiatives with other national nodes.

Our expectations of you

• Currently enrolled as a student at a university, pursuing a relevant degree: communications, business, innovation management, marketing, engineering, or a space-related field.
• Interest or experience in social media/content management.
• Strong relationship-building skills; comfortable reaching out and following up.
• An interest in technology scouting and matching non-space challenges with space-derived solutions (or vice versa).
• A proactive, curious mindset.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience with Danish or Nordic innovation ecosystems is an advantage.
• Interest in the space sector.

What we offer in return

• A front-row seat in Denmark's growing space economy, with exposure to ESA's pan-European network.
• Real ownership over specific tasks within our external communications and outreach.
• A collaborative, purpose-driven environment at DTU Space Ventures.
• Flexible student-friendly hours (15 hours/week) alongside your studies.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC).

The position is 15 hours/week - flexible student-friendly hours, alongside your studies.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 29 September 2026. Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates. 

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Administrative Coordinator, Micky Out on mout@dtu.dk. You can read more about DTU Space Ventures on https://www.spaceventures.dk/ 

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

The DTU Space Institute has about 250 employees and is located in the greater Copenhagen area at the Lyngby Campus of the Technical University of Denmark. We link natural science closely with the development of new technology. DTU Space is involved in the full life cycle of space activities, including concept and design, construction and prototyping, calibration and validation, implementation and operations, data analysis, processing, dissemination, and applications, leading to new instruments and applications. With the specialised and refined technology available, we are getting more and more answers and further insight about the Earth and the universe surrounding us. We contribute to about 200 scientific publications a year.

DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829
DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.