Common use of Research Assistant Clause in Contracts

Research Assistant. Research assistants will be placed on the AC pay scale based on their master's degree or a bachelor's degree followed by a PhD program. For research assistants with a bachelor's degree and a subsequent PhD program, it is agreed that, for scientific university positions, they are placed at step 5 on the AC pay scale; a special pensionable qualification-based supplement is then granted in the first year of the appointment in the amount of DKK 20,500 (31.3.2012). After the first year of the appointment, the supplement increases to DKK 40,500 (31.3.2012). For the entire period of the appointment, the supplement is granted for special qualifications acquired through the research training program. If the research assistant has relevant work experience that can justify a year’s seniority, s/he can be granted the high supplement from the start of the appointment. For both placements, a qualification-based supplement of DKK 19,700 can be granted (31.3.2012) based on prerequisites acquired prior to the appointment (e.g. a PhD degree) based on or performance beyond what is normally expected/special qualifications in research, dissemination and teaching. In special cases, a one-off bonus can be granted for exceptional achievement or performance beyond what is normally expected.