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 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our strive to understand, explain, and improve our world and people's conditions.

About Vattenhallen Science Center

Vattenhallen Science Center belongs to Lund University Faculty of Engineering (LTH) and is operated in collaboration with the Faculty of Science. Vattenhallen is an engaging interactive meeting place for the public, schools, the university, and the business community, where a variety of activities are offered in the premises with exhibitions on current technological development and scientific research.

To show our young visitors that they can study natural sciences and engineering, the operations rely on staff-intensive activities where hourly-paid students meet the visitors. Vattenhallen has become a great success with over 45,000 visitors per year from the entire region. Approximately 150 schoolchildren (ages 5–18) visit Vattenhallen every day, 4 students do internships every week, teachers come for further education, companies and organizations hold meetings, kick-offs, pentathlons, and parties. On weekends and school holidays, the premises are filled with families eager to experiment.

The operations currently consist of 15 employees, as well as approximately 40 student guides who assist visitors.

About Science Center Helsingborg

Since the spring of 2020, Vattenhallen has operated at Campus Helsingborg. Initially, this was a pilot project focusing on programming activities for middle and high school students as well as teachers in existing facilities on Campus Helsingborg. However, since August 2024, the operations have had their own premises and secured funding according to a cooperation agreement between Lund University, the City of Helsingborg, and business representatives.

The operations in Helsingborg are run by 5 part-time employees.

The advertised position involves contributing 100% to exhibition development and the production of exhibition stations at Science Center Helsingborg.

We offer

Lund University is a government agency, which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation time, and a favorable occupational pension.

We also have a flexible working hours agreement that creates good conditions for balance between work and leisure.

Read more on the university's website about working with us at Lund University.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Construction and participation in the development of new experimental equipment in collaboration with scientific and pedagogical staff. The role involves participating in the development of exhibitions and working independently with construction and fabrication.
• Design and build interactive installations, primarily in wood. Purchasing materials is a common task.

The position is located in Helsingborg. Some collaboration will take place with staff in Lund, so some meetings/tasks may take place to a lesser extent in Lund.

Requirements for the position are

• Several years of experience in furniture carpentry or equivalent practical construction skills.
• Experience in project work and good ability to drive projects forward.
• Documented experience in exhibition design and exhibition building.
• Good language skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Good ability to organize, collaborate, and communicate.
• Good ability to handle varying tasks while maintaining a high level of service.
• Responsible and self-initiative.

Qualifications that are meritorious for the position are:

• Knowledge in technology, natural sciences, or programming.
• Interest in children's and young people's learning.
• Previous experience working at a science center or other educational activities.

Consideration will also be given to how the applicant, through their experience and competence, is assessed to complement and strengthen the operations at Vattenhallen Science Center and contribute to its future development.

Other

The position is a fixed-term employment for 1 year at 100 percent. Start date: ASAP. The workplace will be at Campus Helsingborg, with occasional participation in meetings and collaboration with staff on-site at Vattenhallen in Lund.

We plan to conduct interviews before 2026-06-25.

You will be employed in the position of Workshop Instructor.

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. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other documents you wish to submit (copies of grades, contact details for references, recommendation letters, etc.).

LTH – Lund University Faculty of Engineering – is part of Lund University. At LTH, we educate people, build knowledge for the future, and work hard to develop society. We create space for brilliant research and inspire creative development in technology, architecture, and design. Nearly 12,000 students study here. Every year, our researchers – many of whom work in world-leading profile areas – publish approximately 100 dissertations and 2,000 scientific findings. A number of research results and student projects are refined into innovations. Together, we explore and create – for the benefit of the world.

Vattenhallen currently consists of 15 employees, as well as approximately 50 student guides who assist visitors.

We decline all contacts from advertising sales, recruitment, and staffing agencies due to public procurement regulations.

Open to all
We focus on your competence, not your other prerequisites. We are open to adapting the role or workplace to your needs.