Uppsala University, Department of Ecology and Genetics

The Department of Ecology and Genetics is an international environment with staff and students from all over the world. Our research spans from evolutionary ecology and genetics to studies of ecosystems. For more information, see www.ieg.uu.se.We are looking for a research assistant that will work at the field station of the Department, the Erken Laboratory, see www.ieg.uu.se/erken-laboratory/.

Duties: You will primarily work with the analysis of samples in the certified laboratory of the field station, in particular analyses of water and sediment chemistry of freshwater and brackish samples, including routine controls and calibrations. If needed the research assistant will also implement field samplings and measurements and other working tasks at the station. Species and biomass determination of zooplankton may also be part of the work duties.

Qualifications required: Higher education degree (BSc/MSc) in biology or related disciplines. Previous experience with laboratory work of relevance for the position is required. The candidate needs to be able to work accurately and should be a person that is organized, flexible, service-minded and able to work independently and as part of a team. Candidates must have good knowledge of spoken as well as written English and good reading comprehension of Swedish as protocols and documentation used within the certified laboratory are in Swedish.

Qualifications desired: Previous experience working in a certified laboratory. Documented knowledge of limnology and extensive previous experience with water and sediment chemical analyses. Experience with species and biomass determination of freshwater and Baltic Sea zooplankton, sampling and field measurements in lakes, data management and administrative tasks.

Salary: Individual salary.

Starting date: As soon as possible.

Position: The position is a temporary position until 2022-08-31.

Scope of employment: 100 %.

For further information about the position please contact: Professor Silke Langenheder, silke.langenheder@ebc.uu.se, +46 73 820 1854.

Application: The application should include 1) a letter of intent describing yourself and why you want this position, 2) a short description of your education, 3) a CV and 4) the names and contact information to at least two reference persons (e-mail address and phone no.).

You are welcome to submit your application no later than May 27 2021, UFV-PA 2021/1915.

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Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment As soon as possible
Salary Individual salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Norrtälje
County Stockholms län
Country Sweden
Reference number UFV-PA 2021/1915
Union representative
  • Seko Universitetsklubben, seko@uadm.uu.se
  • ST/TCO, tco@fackorg.uu.se
  • Saco-rådet, saco@uadm.uu.se
Published 13.May.2021
Last application date 27.May.2021 11:59 PM CEST

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