Vacant job

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked among the world's leading universities. There are approximately 46,000 students and 8,500 staff members in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our strive to understand, explain, and improve our world and people's conditions.

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

Job Responsibilities

The work will be carried out at the Hyltemossa Research Station near Perstorp and Geocentrum II in Lund. The main tasks will be linked to the continuous monitoring programs at the Hyltemossa station. This primarily includes the surrounding measurements within ICOS (Integrated Carbon Observation System). To ensure comparability between measurements, it will also include measurements and assistance for research projects based at Hyltemossa. Fieldwork will include vegetation/soil sampling, forest inventories, installation, and maintenance of equipment. The laboratory part consists of sorting litter from the Hyltemossa spruce forest into different fractions as well as processing vegetation and soil samples.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed or ongoing studies at bachelor's or master's level in earth sciences or similar.
• Previous field experience within forestry or agriculture.
• Previous experience with GHG measurements.
• Experience working in a laboratory.
• A valid EU driver's license is required.

Other merits:

• Knowledge of ICOS procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of forest inventory.
• Experience with vegetation and soil sample processing.
• Experience with TLS (Terrestrial Laser Scanner).
• Knowledge of programming in R, Python, or Matlab.

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. Consideration will be given to good teamwork skills, drive, and independence, as well as how the applicant is assessed to complement and strengthen the work within Hyltemossa Station through their experience and competence.

Conditions

The employment is temporary for the period from September to December 2026. The position entails a workload of 30 %.

Application Instructions

The application should include a cover 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 grades, contact details for references, recommendation letters, etc.).

We look forward to receiving your application!

At the Faculty of Science, research and education are conducted within astronomy, biology, physics, earth sciences, chemistry, mathematics, medical radiation physics, environmental science, and physical geography. The activities take place within the northern university area. The faculty has approximately 1,900 students, 330 doctoral students, and 730 employees.

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