Electromechanics technician

Published: 2022-09-20

Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a long-term difference in society. Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has over 54,000 students, more than 7,500 employees and a turnover of around SEK 8 billion.

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 science and technology with social science. We have research programs in air, water and landscape science (LUVAL); geophysics; natural resources and sustainable development; (NRHU); petrology, mineralogy and tectonics (MPT); palaeobiology, 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.

The geophysics program of the Department of Earth Sciences is currently running projects involving studies of major crustal structures of the Baltic Shield, urban geophysics, novel geophysical instruments and methods for deep mineral exploration, geological storage of CO2, and development of electromagnetic instruments and methods for near-surface and deep crustal-scale studies. The geophysics program runs its own ~ 2000-channel (cabled and 1C/3C wireless), a state-of-the-art 120-3C seismic landstreamer acquisition system, and uses modern processing and imaging software. It is also well equipped with modern downhole logging equipment. The program also runs the Swedish National Seismic Network (SNSN), consisting of about 70 permanent broadband stations, and has an extensive equipment pool for passive field studies. Further information about the program and the department can be found at http://www.geo.uu.se .

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Duties
The technician is responsible for preventive maintenance, repairs, overseeing performance and housekeeping seismic equipment currently used in the reflection seismic group of Geophysics Program. In addition, the job involves instrumentations, documentations and enforcing safety and standards. It requires both lab and field participations inside and outside Sweden. As part of the job, purchasing goods and parts are also envisaged. The job is a physical job that can include some heavy lifting.

Requirements
We are seeking a candidate with hands-on experience on assembling electronic and mechanical devices proficient. You should have soldering skills and have been working with control systems. Furthermore you should understanding ISO quality systems. You should have good documentation skills as this is included in some of the work. You should have good communication- and collaboration skills. 

In your application include your CV, certified copies of diplomas and certificates, and a personal letter describing yourself and your relevant experience (maximum 2 pages). The application should also contain a summary of your university degrees, and contact information for, or letters from at least two referees. In your cover letter specifically explain how much your experience fits the position.

Additional qualifications
It´s good if you have good work structure and are service oriented. It is an advantage if you are creative and can develop new solutions for the equipment to run better.

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

For further information about the position, please contact: Prof. Alireza Malehmir tel. +46(0)18-471 2335, e-mail: [email protected]

Please submit your application by 13 of October 2022, UFV-PA 2022/3380.

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Placement: Department of Earth Sciences

Type of employment: Full time , Temporary position longer than 6 months

Pay: Individual salary

Number of positions: 1

Working hours: 100%

Town: Uppsala

County: Uppsala län

Country: Sweden

Union representative: Seko Universitetsklubben [email protected]
ST/TCO [email protected]
Saco-rådet [email protected]

Number of reference: UFV-PA 2022/3380

Last application date: 2022-10-13

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