Vacant job

Do you want to contribute to the development of the sustainable buildings of the future? Then you might be the person for us! We are currently looking for a microbiologist at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden to work in our microbiological laboratory and as a project leader in Moisture Safety and Indoor Environment.

About usWithin the Department of Building and Property, we drive the development of climate-neutral, resource-efficient, and resilient built environments where quality issues are a key starting point. We work with research and support for various actors in the construction and property sector for quality-assured and sustainable building and management.

Prioritized areas we are currently working on include:

• Resource-efficient buildings including circular material flows

• Moisture-safe buildings including microbiology/mold

• Good indoor environment

• Energy-efficient buildings

• Reduced climate impact

• Climate-adapted built environment

• Quality-assured building and management processes

About the roleYou will work in a team of eleven specialists in biology, moisture safety, and indoor environment. We offer you a stimulating and varied job where you will be engaged in developing the area of moisture-safe buildings with a good indoor environment. Your main tasks will include:

• Independent planning and execution of microbiological analysis work and testing in accordance with standards, analytical methods, and instructions, as well as evaluating and assessing the results

• Independent planning and execution of non-standardized testing and evaluations in research projects

• For the right person, the role also involves initiating, leading, and conducting research and development projects in collaboration with colleagues, partners, and clients.

• You will also have the opportunity to be part of our training programs for the construction and property sector.

• The location is Borås, where we have our microbiological laboratory.

Who are you?RISE has an open climate where all employees are supportive and responsible in their own and our collective work. You contribute positive energy and have a structured and systematic approach to work. To succeed in the role, you also need to be curious, driven, solution-oriented, and responsive to the needs and demands of customers and collaborating partners.

Requirements for the role:

• PhD researcher in a relevant field for the position

• Microbiological competence in the area of wood durability (wood-decaying fungi and bacteria as well as mold and blue stain)

• Experience in microbiological laboratory work

• Several years of experience in research and testing activities in the field

• Good language skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written

• Good ability to work in a team with others to drive joint projects forward

• Driver's license B

Meritorious

• Environmental science competence

Want to know more?Welcome to contact Thorbjörn Gustavsson, group manager for Moisture Safety and Indoor Environment (010 - 516 52 79). The application deadline is January 27, 2026. Interviews will be conducted continuously during the application period.

Our union representatives are: Linda Ikatti, Unionen, +46 10 516 51 61 and Ingemar Petermann, SACO, +46 10 228 41 22.