Project 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 project 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 (e.g. mineral picking) as well as supporting scientific manuscript and presentation preparation. Tasks will include drafting figures with Adobe Illustrator, organizing and plotting data in Microsoft Excel, processing manuscript text and corrections in Microsoft Word, organizing presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint, and helping with research administration. The work demands a good level of organizational ability, good communication skills and good time management skills.

Requirements
The applicant must have completed a BSc degree in Earth Sciences and have experience with rock sample preparation, Microsoft Office, and research administration. Good English language skills are necessary.

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

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position of max. 12 months. Scope of employment is 100 %. Starting date 15 December 2021 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala.

For further information about the position, please contact: Valentin Troll, email: valentin.troll@geo.uu.se, phone: 018-471 2570.

Please submit your application by 15 November 2021, UFV-PA 2021/4218.

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