Project assistant in biology (PA2024/1794)

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Work duties

The work duties revolve around field work and include installation of ground water tubes, sampling of soil water, soil sampling, trenching, sample treatment and sample analyses. Also preparations for sampling and installations will be included.

 Qualifications

• Education: Upper-secondary school/higher education programmes in biology with specialization in aquatic or soil ecology.
• Experience: field work preferably focused on soil and water sampling, analyses of water chemical variables including DOC, Fe with the ferrozine method, pH, absorbance etc..
• Knowledge: English and some basic Swedish.
• Competences: independent, problem solving, practical, taking initiative..
• Other requirements: driver’s license

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen the administrative work within the unit/department, as well as contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment

• Fixed-term employment, during 4 months, start date s early as possible
• The scope of the employment, full time
• Contact person Emma Kritzberg:  [email protected]

Instructions on how to apply

Applications should include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the employment corresponds to your qualifications. The application should also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).