Field Assistants Needed at Skogaryd Research Station

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The Department of Earth Sciences has about 70 employees. We offer bachelor's and master's programs in Earth Sciences and Geography, as well as doctoral education with several Earth Science specializations. Our main research themes are "Climate and Climate Change", "Surface Processes", and "The Geosphere", and the department's research strategy focuses on the further development of geosystem science.

Job Responsibilities

The Department of Earth Sciences is responsible for Skogaryd Research Station (www.gu.se/geovetenskaper/skogaryd-forskningsstation (http://www.gu.se/geovetenskaper/skogaryd-forskningsstation)), located in Vänersborg municipality. The station is part of the national infrastructure SITES (www.fieldsites.se (http://www.fieldsites.se)).

During the summer of 2025, there is a need for two field assistants at Skogaryd Research Station to maintain ongoing measurement programs. Overnight accommodation is available at the station. Laboratory work may be included in the tasks to a lesser extent, located at the department's facilities in Gothenburg.

The tasks vary as needed and may include measurements of greenhouse gas emissions from ecosystems, vegetation surveys, soil and water sampling, installation and maintenance of technical equipment, data processing, and analysis work in the lab. Laboratory tasks may include analysis and handling of plant and soil samples, gas chromatography, carbon and nitrogen analyses, and water analyses.

Qualifications

Higher education in environmental science, biology, geoscience, or a related field. Documented knowledge and/or experience in the specified work areas is an advantage. Ability to work in the field in forests and fields and experience with measurements are required. A valid driver's license (B) is mandatory.

The work requires great accuracy, independence, and initiative. You are expected to have good collaboration skills and a problem-solving attitude.

Employment

Both the period and extent may vary as needed. The employment is a temporary position starting June 16, 2024, or by agreement, and extends until August 31, 2023. The extent is full-time or by agreement.

Contact Information for the Position

Amelie Lindgren, station manager, Department of Earth Sciences, Gothenburg University, amelie.lindgren@gu.se (mailto:amelie.lindgren@gu.se), phone 031 786 3191, mobile 0766 183191.

Union Representatives

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Application

You apply for the position via Gothenburg University's recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the advertisement and that it reaches the university by the application deadline.

The application must be submitted by: March 23, 2024

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