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Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest higher education institutions, with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a wide variety of high-quality education and world-leading research across several scientific fields, including the groundbreaking discovery of the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close. Our cohesive campuses make it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, fostering a dynamic and open culture.

The societal transformation and major green investments we are seeing in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, this means conducting research on – and within – a society in transition. It also means delivering education for regions that need to expand rapidly and sustainably. Simply put, this is where the future is being created.

Interested in learning more? Read more about Umeå University as an employer.

We are looking for two project assistants to work with soil ecological research at the Department of Ecology and Environmental Science at Umeå University from September 1 to November 30, 2026, or as agreed. The application deadline is June 23, 2026. We welcome your application!

Responsibilities

The project assistants will assist the research group with the processing and analysis of soil samples. The work includes the following:

• Sorting of soil samples
• Weighing and pH measurements
• Preparation of chemicals and nutrient solutions
• Preparation of samples prior to analysis
• General maintenance of the laboratory

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have completed at least 120 higher education credits within a bachelor's program in biology, earth sciences, natural sciences, environmental science, or similar. You should have previous experience working with environmental samples (soil, plants, or water) in a laboratory setting, as well as the ability to follow written laboratory protocols. You also need to have good proficiency in Swedish (both spoken and written) and good proficiency in spoken English.

Intermittent Employment

An intermittent employment with a framework agreement means that you may be offered scheduled employment opportunities during a framework period of up to 12 months. The employment opportunities are time-limited with support from the Employment Protection Act (LAS) Section 5, Paragraph 1. Being available in this way means that you can accept or decline each opportunity presented to you, and a new employment relationship begins with each individual instance you work. In practice, this means you have an hourly employment.

Application

You apply via our recruitment tool, Varbi. Your application, written in Swedish, should include:

• CV and cover letter
• Copies of diplomas and certificates
• Name and contact details for two reference persons

The application deadline is June 23, 2026.

Contact

For questions regarding the position, please contact Laurenz Teuber ([email protected]).

Umeå University aims to offer an equal and equitable environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives lays the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position.

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