Assistant at the Department of Structural Mechanics

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Workplace Description

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

Our core areas are structural mechanics, material modeling, and computational methods. 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 two assistants for the Department of Structural Mechanics.

Job Responsibilities

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

The tasks for this position include:

• Teaching in exercises for the introductory course in mechanics.
• Participation in the assessment of examination assignments in basic mechanics.
• Administration.

The assistant positions pertain to VSMA25. See the schedule for VSMA25 Mechanics 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 16-17 and weeks 24-25.

Qualifications

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

Requirements for the position are:

• Admitted to a civil engineering program or equivalent education that the employer deems relevant;
• Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written;
• Passed a course in Mechanics of at least 7.5 credits;
• Passed a course in Structural Mechanics or equivalent of at least 7.5 credits;
• Good communication skills.

Meritorious for the position is if you:

• Have knowledge in Structural Mechanics at an advanced level;
• Have an interest in further studies and work related to Structural Mechanics;
• Have previous teaching experience;
• Have good collaboration skills;
• Have an 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

The employment is temporary from March 15, 2026, to June 15, 2026, and involves a scope of 17-35%. The employment must not negatively affect the assistant's studies. Regulations regarding educational employment as an assistant are 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

The application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how the position matches your qualifications. We ask you to attach an extract from LADOK certifying 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!

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