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Could you see yourself contributing to a variety of User Experience related tasks? Would you like to work in a company that is a leader in its field in improving the lives of people living with chronic diseases such as Spinal Cord Injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, Diabetes, and Parkinson´s disease? If yes, you may be our new Student Assistant in User Research & Human Factors Engineering!\nConvatec’s User Research & Human Factors Engineering team is experiencing significant growth and is looking for a Student Assistant for our team in Søborg. Our company is undergoing rapid development. We create new and better products as well as new and better ways of working, including support for our users and each other. Get on board and become our new Student Assistant and be part of our journey.\nEvery day, our products improve the lives of millions of people around the world. We're hugely proud of this, which is why we're transforming our business to reach millions more. Join us and you'll drive progress that really means something!\nAbout the Role\nThe Global User Research & Human Factors Engineering team in Convatec are on the journey of pioneering human-centred innovation to improve people's lives with deeply personal and challenging medical conditions. And this is where you come into the picture; We are currently looking for someone who can help us achieve that goal by bringing a prominent level of empathy to identify and communicate our users' changing needs to the rest of the organisation. You will be a crucial addition to our team to meet this challenge.\nAs our new Student Assistant, you are passionate about supporting the team in bringing the user’s perspective into the development of medical devices and is unafraid to make things happen to ensure we can make a difference in someone’s life.\nCome and join our growing team at Convatec\nUnder supervision of the team manager, you will have the freedom and responsibility to explore, build, and shape how we do things in a fast-growing User Research & Human Factors Engineering team that delivers. You are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and motivated by learning new things and challenging the status quo. You will support the team in all locations with everyday tasks as well as study setup and data analysis. The team is located in Boston (US), Deeside/London (UK), and Søborg (DK) and consists of a group of Human Factors Engineers and User Experience Researchers with various backgrounds, but all with the same purpose in common: Making a positive difference in our users’ lives.\nAbout you\n We are looking for a person passionate about the field of user research and/or human factors engineering who is driven by contributing to making lives better for our users. Someone who is not afraid to try new things, is motivated by solving difficult problems, and who is eager to learn about the field of User Research & Human Factors Engineering within medical device development.\nYour key responsibilities\nAs our new Student Assistant, you will focus on supporting the team in their everyday tasks as well as set up for user studies and support with data analysis. In addition, you will be managing our local ‘Innovation Space’ to ensure it is kept up to date and inspire the local team to be creative.\nQualifications\nMinimum Education - Bachelor’s degree in Human Factors Engineering, Anthropology, Biomedical Engineering, Cognitive Engineering, Industrial Design, Psychology, or other relevant majors. Currently studying a master’s degree.\nTravel and Remote Work expectations\nThe role is located in our Søborg office. It estimated to be 15-20 hours a week, some which can be done working from home. The hourly rate is 150 DKK/hour. Travelling can be expected depending on studies and team meetings.\nAbout us\n We offer you a position in a dynamic and global company with great benefits and flexibilities for the employees. We will provide you with challenges and development opportunities and the chance to influence your own role. You will be part of a great community where we all help and support each other - while continuously building on our competences and network.\nThe five pillars of our corporate strategy are Focus, Innovate, Simplify, Build and Execute.\nYou do not need to attach a cover letter with your application, but please include your motivation for applying for the job in your CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.\nOur ambitions will bring the very best out in you. You’ll be pushed to aim higher and really own your work. You’ll be encouraged and supported to make things happen, too. It can be challenging. But, as the progress you make will help improve the lives of millions, it’ll be worth it.\nThis is stepping up to a challenge.\nThis is work that’ll move you.\nBeware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent Convatec\nA formal recruitment process is required for all our opportunities prior to any offer of employment. This will include an interview confirmed by an official Convatec email address.\nIf you receive a suspicious approach over social media, text message, email or phone call about recruitment at Convatec, do not disclose any personal information or pay any fees whatsoever. If you’re unsure, please contact us at .\nEqual opportunities\nConvatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.\nNotice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives\nConvatec is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Convatec employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Convatec. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.\nAlready a Convatec employee?\nIf you are an active employee at Convatec, please do not apply here. Go to the Career Worklet on your Workday home page and View \"Convatec Internal Career Site - Find Jobs\". Thank you!\nAbout Convatec\nPioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch:\nConvatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With over 10,000 colleagues, we provide products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention, treatment for hard to heal wounds, at-risk skin and ulcerated tissue to supporting debilitating conditions, improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec's revenues in 2025 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). 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