Research assistant in Natural Resources and Sustainable Development - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Earth Sciences of Uppsala University 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, and from basic research on natural resources to research on how humans can sustainably manage these resources. For more information: The Department of Earth Sciences.

Research at Natural Resources and Sustainable Development (NRHU) includes (amongst other topics) work on mineral and metal resources for society and energy transition, geohazards and resilient communities, climate and active Earth processes. The natural hazards and geochemistry section at NRHU is seeking a research assistant to support this effort. Read more about NRHU here: NRHU.

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Duties
The work includes preparing rock samples for geochemical analysis (rock cutting, crushing, grinding and mineral picking) as well as supporting scientific manuscript and presentation preparation. Tasks will include drafting figures with Adobe Illustrator, organizing and plotting geochemical data in Microsoft excel, processing manuscript text and corrections in Microsoft word, organizing presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint as well as a component of research administration.

Requirements
The applicant must have completed a BSc or MSc degree in Earth Sciences and have experience with rock sample preparation, chemical analysis, and Microsoft Office. Good English language skills are necessary. The work demands a good level of organizational ability, good communication skills and good time management skills.

Additional qualifications
Experience with vector graphics in e.g. Adobe Illustrator is an advantage.

Application
The application should include a short description of the applicant and their research interests as well as a CV, copies of relevant examination certificates, a copy of the B.Sc. and/or M.Sc theses and any other relevant documents (e.g. letters of recommendation or names of reference persons).  The application is preferably written in English, although this is no requirement.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position, 12 months. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 01-11-2021, or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala.

For further information about the position, please contact: Valentin R. Troll, phone: +46-18-4712570, email: valentin.troll@geo.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 25 October 2021, UFV-PA 2021/3772.

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