Guest Lecturer in Geosciences

Gothenburg University meets societal challenges with diverse knowledge. With 56,000 students and 6,600 employees, the university is a large and inspiring workplace. Strong research and attractive education attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and perspectives, Gothenburg University contributes to a better future.

The Department of Geosciences has approximately 70 employees working in the fields of physical geography, ecosystem science, and geology. We offer bachelor's and master's programs in geosciences and geography, as well as doctoral education with several geoscientific orientations. Our three prioritized research themes are "Climate and Climate Change", "Earth Surface Processes", and "Geosphere". The department is well-equipped with laboratories, such as a drone lab, GIS teaching lab, ice lab, and biogeochemical analysis lab. More information can be found on our website: gu.se/geovetenskaper (https://gu.se/geovetenskaper).

Our mission is to develop and deliver research, education, and services to society that enhance our understanding of how the Earth system functions and particularly how human activity impacts the Earth system. Our institution strives to achieve diversity in the workplace and create a family-friendly environment.

Job Responsibilities

The Department of Geosciences is seeking a guest lecturer for advanced level teaching in the courses Urban Climate and Urban Planning (GE6000), Open Source GIS (NGN220), as well as research within projects funded by FORMAS (HEAT) and COWI among others.

The job responsibilities include lectures and course responsibility for NGN220, field measurements, computer exercises, and supervision of project work. The courses are taught in English. Teaching requires good knowledge of urban climate, GIS, Python programming, and spatial climate modeling.

Research-related responsibilities include writing scientific articles, applying for external funding, and participating in scientific meetings. Responsibilities may also include supervising bachelor’s and master’s students, as well as supervising doctoral candidates and postdocs.

Additionally, the role includes duties as deputy director of studies for doctoral education. Other administrative tasks within the department may occur.

The employment is scheduled from July 1 to December 31, 2025, at a full-time capacity. Presence in Gothenburg is not necessary throughout the entire employment period.

Qualifications

Eligibility for employment as a teacher is specified in Chapter 4, Sections 3-4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and Gothenburg University's own employment regulations.

The following qualifications are required:

• Experience in teaching the aforementioned subjects at the bachelor’s and master’s level
• Experience in research within relevant subject areas
• Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written

Meritorious:

• A doctoral degree in a relevant subject area
• Experience in academic assignments

Employment

Employment type: fixed-term employment during the period 250701-251231

Extent: full-time

Location: Department of Geosciences, Gothenburg

Contact Information for the Position

Hans Linderholm, Head of Department, Department of Geosciences, Gothenburg University: HansL@gvc.gu.se (mailto:HansL@gvc.gu.se), Tel: +46 70 858 9504

Trade Unions

Union representatives at Gothenburg University can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande (https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande)

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 in accordance with the advertisement and that it is submitted to the university no later than the application deadline.

The selection of candidates will be based on the qualifications specified in the announcement. The application should include:

• A letter of motivation describing the applicant's suitability for the position (max one A4 page)
• A CV including education, qualifications, and previous experience
• A list with a brief description of the courses the applicant has been involved in as a teacher, the applicant's role in each course, approximate number of teaching hours per course (lectures, seminars, exercises, excursions), and the number of times/year the applicant participated in the course
• A description of research experience; scientific articles and projects the applicant has been involved in and any successful research applications
• Copies of degree certificates
• Other documents that the applicant considers relevant for the position.

The application must be received by: 2025-05-01

The university actively works for a working environment with equal conditions and values the qualities that diversity brings to the organization.

The university applies individual salary setting.

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