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The Department of Earth Sciences at Uppsala University is Sweden´s largest and most versatile department of its kind with approximately 280 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.
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 change, and active biodiversity. The Resources, Hazards and Volcanoes Group at NRHU is seeking a research assistant to support this effort. For more information: NRHU.
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Duties
The work includes preparing rock samples for geochemical analysis (rock cutting, crushing, grinding and mineral separation) and supporting scientific manuscript and presentation preparation. Tasks will include organizing sample collections, maintaining sample and geochemical databases, plotting geochemical data, editing manuscript text, and organizing presentation material for lectures and scientific conferences.
Requirements
The applicant must have completed a BSc or MSc degree in Earth Sciences and have experience with rock sample preparation, handling geochemical datasets, and word processing. The work requires a good level of organizational ability, good communication skills, and good time management skills. Good English language skills are necessary.
Additional qualifications
Experience with vector graphics in e.g. Adobe Illustrator is an advantage.
How to apply
The application should preferably be written in English and should include a short description of the applicant and their relevant experience as well as a CV, copies of relevant examination certificates, a copy of the B.Sc and/or M.Sc theses, and any other relevant documents (e.g. letters of recommendation).
About the employment
The employment is a temporary position, 12 months. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 1 September or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala.
For further information about the position, please contact: : Frances Deegan frances.deegan@geo.uu.se eller Valentin Troll valentin.troll@geo.uu.se.
Please submit your application by 10 August 2023, UFV-PA 2023/2702.
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Placement: Department of Earth Sciences
Type of employment: Full time , Special fixed-term employment
Pay: Individual salary
Number of positions: 1
Working hours: 100%
Town: Uppsala
County: Uppsala län
Country: Sweden
Union representative: Seko Universitetsklubben seko@uadm.uu.se
ST/TCO tco@fackorg.uu.se
Saco-rådet saco@uadm.uu.se
Number of reference: UFV-PA 2023/2702
Last application date: 2023-08-10