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

Are you interested in working with field- and laboratory equipment, with the support of competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Are you looking for an employer that invests in sustainable employeeship and offers safe, favourable working conditions? We welcome you to apply for a Research Engineer position at Uppsala University.

The Department of Earth Sciences at Uppsala University is Sweden´s largest and most versatile department of its kind, with approximately 250 employees. Our activities are interdisciplinary and combine natural sciences and technology with social sciences. We have research programs in air, water and landscape science, geophysics, natural resources and sustainable development, mineralogy, petrology and tectonics, palaeobiology, and wind energy. The broad investigation of Earth enables understanding how our planet has developed and how the resources of the planet can be managed in a sustainable manner.

In the Geophysics Program, we conduct research in applied and fundamental geophysics with emphasis on field study using a wide range of methods. The program runs its own seismic acquisition systems, both a ~2000-channel cabled and wireless, and a state-of-the-art 120-3C land-streamer. It is well equipped with modern down-hole logging equipment, labs for rock physics and paleomagnetism and electromagnetic field equipment. The program runs the Swedish National Seismic Network, consisting of 67 permanent broadband seismographs, and has an instrument pool for temporary seismological field studies. Further information about the program and the department can be found at the Department of Earth Sciences.

Duties

The research engineer will be responsible for maintenance, repair, and management of field and laboratory equipment within the Geophysics Program, including procurement of goods and instrument parts. In addition, the job involves documentation and enforcing safety and standards. The job involves participation in both laboratory and field work within and outside of Sweden.

Requirements

Studies at master level in mechanical or electrical engineering or related fields. We are seeking a candidate with hands-on experience with electronic and mechanical devices, both in the field and laboratory, as well as documentation skills, soldering skills and experience with control systems. Proficiency in written and spoken English is required, as are good communication and collaboration skills

Additional qualifications

It is desirable that the candidate is well structured in their work and is team-work oriented. It is an advantage if the candidate is creative and can develop new solutions for improving equipment and instrument operation.

Application

The application needs to include a CV, copies of diplomas and certificates, and a personal letter describing yourself, your relevant experience and how well this experience fits the position (maximum 2 pages). The application should also contain a summary of your university degrees, and contact information for, or letters, from two references.

About the employment
The employment is a permanent position (probationary period may be applied). Scope of employment 100%. Starting date 2023-12-01 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Prof. Olafur Gudmundsson tel. +46(0)18-471 2778, olafur.gudmundsson@geo.uu.se

Please submit your application by 10 November 2023, UFV-PA 2023/3930 

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