Project Assistant in Mineral Research

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Research and education at the Department of Environmental and Geological Sciences (MGeo) address fundamental and applied questions about the Earth's past, present, and future climate and environment, including human interaction with nature and the consequences for human well-being. MGeo develops and applies groundbreaking methods, models, and techniques in environmental science, Quaternary and bedrock geology, paleontology, physical geography, biodiversity and ecosystem science, remote sensing, geographic information science (GIS), and computational science in environment and health to study processes ranging from the microscopic to the planetary, across all timescales.

Job Responsibilities

The current project focuses on understanding how minerals are affected by extremely high pressures. The aim is to increase understanding of how materials are influenced by celestial body collisions.

The project assistant will analyze data produced by synchrotron X-ray diffraction using programming and various data processing methods. The job also includes developing a data analysis protocol for the specific type of data related to mineral deformation.

Requirements

• Education: Master's degree in physics and mathematics at the university level, or a PhD with research in crystallography and deformation of geomaterials.
• Experience: Programming and/or data processing, for example with Python.
• Skills: Good knowledge of data analysis of high spatial resolution data of hard materials or geomaterials.
• Language: Good command of English.

Other Qualifications:

• Specific experience in analyzing data produced by synchrotron X-ray diffraction.
• Knowledge in mineralogy and/or crystallography.
• Knowledge in stress and deformation of materials.

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. Consideration will be given to good collaboration skills, drive, and independence.

Conditions

Temporary employment (SÄVA 5§ p1 LAS), for two months full-time. Desired start date as soon as possible, but no later than May 1, 2026. Interviews are planned for week 9.

Application Instructions

Applications (which can be written in English or Swedish) should include a personal letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how the position matches your qualifications. The application should also include a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and any other documents you wish to submit (copies of transcripts, references, recommendation letters, etc.).

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