Assistant to the Department of Geotechnics

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Lund University welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Gender equality, equal opportunities, and diversity are fundamental principles for all parts of our operations.

Workplace Description

At the Department of Geotechnics, we are driven by the desire to understand engineering problems and conduct research that contributes to solving societal challenges.

Our core areas are geotechnics and foundation engineering. We have a strong focus on quality teaching, publish our research results in leading journals, and have access to well-equipped laboratories. We take pride in being part of a university ranked among the top 100 in the world and thrive in the international environment in which we operate.

We are now seeking an assistant for the Department of Geotechnics.

Job Responsibilities

As an assistant, your tasks may vary, and the work should provide insight into the academic world at the faculty where you are studying.

The responsibilities for this position include:

• Teaching exercises in the foundation engineering course.
• Participation in the assessment of examination assignments in foundation engineering.
• Administration.

The assistant position pertains to the course VGTN01. See the schedule for VGTN01 Foundation Engineering at http://www.lth.se (http://www.lth.se) for times of exercise sessions during weeks 13-22. Work with examinations is primarily scheduled for weeks 22-23.

Qualifications

Eligible for employment as an assistant is someone who is admitted to education at the undergraduate or advanced level at the faculty (or a related subject for the joint institutions). The degree must not have been obtained.

Requirements for the position are:

• Admitted to a civil engineering program or equivalent education deemed relevant by the employer;
• Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written;
• Passed course in Geotechnics of at least 5 credits;
• Passed course in Foundation Engineering or equivalent of at least 7.5 credits;
• Good communication skills.

Desirable qualifications for the position include:

• Knowledge in Geotechnics at an advanced level;
• Interest in further studies and work related to Geotechnics;
• Previous teaching experience;
• Good collaboration skills;
• Interest in contributing to others' learning.

We Offer

Lund University is a government authority that offers good employment conditions. With a position as an assistant, you as a student have the opportunity to combine studies with work to complement your theoretical knowledge with practical work experience within academia. Read more on the university's website about https://www.lu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss (https://www.lu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss).

Other Information

The employment is temporary from March 15, 2026, to June 15, 2026, and concerns a workload of 12%. The employment must not negatively affect the assistant's studies. Regulations regarding educational employment as an assistant can be found in the Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 2017:284), Chapter 5, Sections 8-12. The employment is covered by the working time agreement for teachers.

How to Apply

Applications are made in Lund University's recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how the position matches your qualifications. You also need to attach an extract from LADOK confirming your eligibility. The application should also include any other documents you wish to submit (copies of transcripts, references, recommendation letters, etc.).

Welcome with your application!

LTH – Lund University Faculty of Engineering – is the engineering faculty at Lund University. At LTH, we educate people, build knowledge for the future, and work hard to develop society. We create space for brilliant research and inspire creative development in technology, architecture, and design. Nearly 10,000 students study here. Each year, our researchers – many of whom work in world-leading profile areas – publish around 100 dissertations and 2,000 scientific findings. A number of research results and student projects are refined into innovations. Together we explore and create – for the benefit of the world.

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