Job Advertisement: Teaching Assistant for the Master's Program in Biotechnology

Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest institutions of higher education with over 37,000 students and approximately 4,700 employees. The university offers a variety of high-quality programs and world-leading research in several scientific fields, including the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close. Our cohesive campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, fostering a dynamic and open culture.

The societal transformation and significant green investments we see in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, this means conducting research on – and within – a transforming society. It also involves delivering education for regions that need to expand quickly and sustainably. This is where the future is created.

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The Department of Molecular Biology is now seeking two teaching assistants

The Department of Molecular Biology is now seeking two teaching assistants for the Master's Program in Biotechnology for a fixed-term position of five months, comprising 10 percent of full-time, starting in January 2026 or by agreement.

Responsibilities

As a teaching assistant, you will be employed at Umeå University and work on tasks related to the Master's Program in Biotechnology at the Department of Molecular Biology. Responsibilities may include joint program activities such as study visits, inviting speakers to inspirational seminars, and outreach activities, such as presenting the program to school classes, participating in outreach events, and ensuring that the program's website is up to date.

The work may also involve communication and program-related surveys with current and graduated students, known as alumni, as well as creating and maintaining a LinkedIn page for both alumni and current students.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:

• You are registered as an active student in the Master's Program in Biotechnology at Umeå University.
• You have good social skills and a strong interest in improving and developing the biotechnology program.
• You have the ability to work both independently and in a team.
• You have at least 45 higher education credits within the program.

Significant emphasis will be placed on personal qualities. The selection among applicants will be based on merits, suitability, and experience of similar tasks. We strive for a balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage both female and male applicants.

Eligibility

Employment as a teaching assistant is governed by the Higher Education Ordinance (Chapter 5). Eligible for employment as a teaching assistant is the student who is admitted to education at the undergraduate or advanced level at a university or college (HF Chapter 5 §10).

Application

Apply via the e-recruitment system Varbi by December 29, 2025. Your application may consist of a maximum of two A4 pages and should include a description of the knowledge and experience you consider relevant for the position. The application should include:

• A brief introduction of yourself.
• A description of your knowledge and experience and why you are a suitable candidate for the position.
• An extract from Ladok with completed and ongoing courses.
• A plan for which courses you intend to take in the spring of 2026.

We warmly welcome your application!

About the position

The position involves 10 percent of full-time for five months, starting in January 2026 or by agreement.

If you have any questions, please contact Viktoria Vedin, educational coordinator, via email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Umeå University aims to provide an equal and equitable environment where open conversations between people with different backgrounds and perspectives lay the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position.

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