Assistant at Uppsala University

Do you want to work in teaching, supported by competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Do you want an employer that invests in sustainable employee relations and offers secure, favorable working conditions? Welcome to apply for a position as an assistant at Uppsala University.

The Department of Medical Sciences is a large clinical institution with about 250 employees and over 900 affiliated with the Academic Hospital. The department has a broad research profile with strong research groups in a number of areas. Research takes place in close proximity to clinical activities at the Academic Hospital and includes both fundamental studies on the causes of diseases as well as the development and evaluation of improved diagnostics and new treatment methods. More about the department's activities can be found at http://www.medsci.uu.se (http://www.medsci.uu.se).

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Job Responsibilities

We are looking for a course assistant. The main task is the administration of teaching in Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the medical program in semester 7. Administrative work including scheduling, planning student receptions, examinations, and planning new course sessions is included. You will participate in teaching and support both students and our teachers. You will work on several different digital platforms, including handling e-exams (e.g., Inspera, Studium, Timeedit).

Qualifications

As an applicant, you are an active student in the Medical Program or another education within the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy at Uppsala University.

The work as an assistant involves many social contacts, which is why it is important to have a well-developed ability to collaborate and communicate in a responsive manner. The beginning and end of the semester are labor-intensive, and many tasks must be handled simultaneously in a short time, which means that personal qualities such as accuracy, structure, and flexibility are also highly valued.

Good knowledge of Swedish is required, as well as a good ability to work in several different data systems.

Desirable/meritorious:

• Experience in teaching, especially in Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and in psychiatry
• Passed psychiatry course in the medical program
• Experience and proficiency in the administrative systems Studium, Inspera, and Timeedit
• Experience as an assistant

About the Employment

Employment as an assistant is regulated by the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5. Only those who are admitted to education at the undergraduate or advanced level may be employed as an assistant (HF Chapter 5 §10).

The employment is temporary according to HF Chapter 5 § 12. The employment is temporary from August 10, 2026, to January 15, 2027. The extent is 50%. Start date is August 10, 2026. Place of employment: Uppsala.

For inquiries about the position, please contact: Professor Robert Bodén, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Welcome with your application by May 15, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/907.

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.

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

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Applications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system.

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