Research assistant - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Earth Sciences is one of the most complete such academic departments in Europe. Our research focuses on subjects that range from the Earth’s core to the atmosphere, on scales from submicroscopic structures in minerals to the formation of mountains and oceans. We have teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels. Our courses offer a wide range within the geoscience area and several of the department's programs have received the highest rating in evaluations by the Swedish National Agency for Higher Education (Högskoleverket) and the Swedish Higher Education Authority (Universitetskanslersämbetet). For more information, please visit: www.geo.uu.se or www.facebook.com/geouppsalauniversity/.

The position will be placed at Campus Gotland, Visby, within the research program Natural Resources and Sustainable Development (NRHU), Department of Earth Sciences, Uppsala University. Natural resources and sustainable development is a key component of the department’s research, education and outreach. At Campus Gotland, NRHU research focus is on recreational fisheries, aquaculture, coastal management and ecosystem services:www.geo.uu.se/research/natural-resources-sustainable-development/.

NRHU is also responsible for the establishment of a regional knowledge centre, Blue Centre Gotland, in collaboration with the county board, region Gotland and Uppsala University. The research program NRHU is responsible for courses within the Bachelor program in Environmental Science and Master program in Sustainable Destination Development, Visby, and the Master program in Sustainable Development, Uppsala.

Duties:
Assist in evaluation and development of courses and educational programs on bachelor level (Environmental Science) and master level (Sustainable Development; Sustainable Destination Development).

Requirements:
Bachelor degree, preferably in Environmental Science, Biology or other field seen as qualified for the position. The assistant should have an interdisciplinary academic background. We are looking for someone who has previously worked or has had an internship at a university or in another research environment. Good English language skills is a requirement, as the working language will primarily be English. Special weight will be attached to personal suitability such as good cooperation ability and ability to work independently.

Additional qualifications:
Experience of scientific work, preferably of the research and teaching conducted within the research program Natural Resources and Sustainable Development.

Uppsala University strives to be an inclusive workplace that promotes equal opportunities and attracts qualified candidates who can contribute to the University’s excellence and diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people of all backgrounds.

Salary: Individual salary.

Starting date: As soon as possible, upon agreement.

Type of employment: Temporary position, two months.

Scope of employment: 100%. 

For further information about the position please contact:

• Patrik Rönnbäck, professor. Tel. +46(0)18-471 8375, e-mail: patrik.ronnback@geo.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 28 March 2019, UFV-PA 2019/852.

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