Vacant job

Description

The Faculty of Law at Uppsala University is the oldest law faculty in the Nordic countries, established when the university was founded in 1477.

Here, there is an extensive and well-regarded undergraduate and graduate education. The faculty houses the Department of Law, where approximately 200 people are employed.

Responsibilities

The main task is to perform research administrative duties within the framework of international procedural law/EU law research projects, i.e., to assist the project leaders, Professors Eric Bylander and Marie Linton, with tasks such as the preparation, organization, and some processing of research materials, as well as conducting meetings and travel, etc.; international business trips may be required. After consultation with the project leaders, the tasks can largely be performed independently, regardless of specific time and place; therefore, they can be well combined with studies.

Qualifications

The applicant should have an interest in international procedural law, EU law, and legal research. Furthermore, the applicant should be creative and independent, combined with being meticulous, reliable, and having good collaborative skills. Primarily, we are looking for someone who has completed the first six semesters but has at least one year left in their law studies. As part of the recruitment process, work samples may be requested.

Meritorious

Excellent ability to speak and write in English is particularly meritorious, as well as a strong interest in and good insights into computer use in general and AI tools in particular.

Conditions

Only those who are admitted to undergraduate or graduate education may be employed as an assistant (HF Chapter 5 §10).

About the position

The position is temporary according to HF Chapter 5 §12, until 2026-07-17, with a possible extension. The scope is 20%. Start date is 2026-01-19 or by agreement.

For inquiries about the position, please contact:

Professor Eric Bylander, email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), phone 018-471 20 99.

Welcome with your application by January 8, 2026, UFV-PA 2025/4005

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the most exciting workplaces in the country.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University here (https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/).

The position may be subject to security vetting. A prerequisite for employment during security vetting is that the applicant is approved.

We kindly decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance.

Applications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system.

Union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), Seko - [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), ST (OFR/S) - [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])