Teaching assistant in Mineralogy Petrology and Tectonics

Are you interested in working with Earth science, 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 teaching assistant 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 300 employees. Our activities are interdisciplinary and combine natural science and technology with social science. We have research programs in air, water and landscape science; geophysics; natural resources and sustainable development; petrology, mineralogy and tectonics; paleobiology, and wind energy. By investigating the history of Earth, we understand how our planet has developed over time and how sustainable development benefits from this knowledge. For more information: The Department of Earth Sciences 

Duties

Your duties will include a variety of tasks. You will assist in undergraduate courses in mineralogy, petrology, and tectonics (MPT), as well as support students in both practical and theoretical course components. Additionally, you will participate in administrative tasks related to teaching and, when necessary, contribute to thermodynamic modeling and research assistance. Collaborating with teachers and researchers within the MPT program is also a part of your duties.

Requirements

For employment as a Teaching assistant, it is a requirement that you are admitted as a student at undergraduate or advanced level. For this position you must also hold a BSc in Earth Sciences or a closely related field and have a strong interest in mineralogy and petrology. It is important that you demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills. A fluency in English is required

Additional qualifications

• Previous experience with thermodynamic modeling is highly desirable.
• Pedagogical experience, such as teaching or tutoring, is an advantage.
• Knowledge of relevant IT systems used in academic settings is a merit.
• Knowledge of Swedish is advantageous.

Application

The application must include a CV and personal letter. We also ask you to upload documentation that proves admission to education at the undergraduate/advanced level, and/or documentation showing ongoing studies. 

About the employment

The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 12 for four months. Scope of employment 50% . Starting date 2026-02-15 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact:

Iwona Klonowska, Associate senior lecturer/Assistant Professor. E-mail: iwona.klonowska@geo.uu.se 

Please submit your application by 5th of February 2026, UFV-PA 2026/205.