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.

About Science Center Helsingborg

Science Center Helsingborg, part of Vattenhallen Science Center at Lund University, started in 2020 as a pilot project and is now a permanent operation funded by the university, the City of Helsingborg, and the business community.

The center promotes interest in natural sciences, technology, and sustainable development through research-based and interactive learning environments. It hosts school classes four days a week and offers educational programs for primary schools. Simultaneously, a public exhibition is being developed to eventually welcome the general public.

The organization is in an expansion phase, further developing content, working methods, and collaborations with the university, the public sector, and industry. Today, the team consists of five part-time employees with significant responsibility and a shared focus on strengthening knowledge, curiosity, and hope for the future among children, young people, and the public.

We offer

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

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 at Lund University: Work with us (#)

Tasks and Responsibilities

As an engineer, you will be part of a team responsible for the operation, maintenance, and development of science center exhibitions. The position is primarily located at Science Center Helsingborg, with some involvement in work at Vattenhallen in Lund.

Key Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility for service and maintenance of the exhibitions at Science Center Helsingborg. Tasks include administering, distributing, and resolving fault reports, as well as planning preventive maintenance work.
• All experiments in exhibitions and school activities undergo significant wear. Repairing and performing preventive maintenance, as well as keeping the workshop and storage areas tidy, are very important tasks from a safety perspective and to offer an attractive environment for our visitors.
• Designing and contributing to the development of new experimental equipment in collaboration with scientific and pedagogical staff. Carpentry, programming, mechanical and electronic design, and purchasing materials are common tasks.

Since Science Center Helsingborg will have opening hours on weekends and events scheduled for evenings, the employment may include some weekend and evening work.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are

• Relevant university education for the position or equivalent work experience.
• Practical experience in technical work such as troubleshooting, maintenance, carpentry, mechanical and electronic design, 3D printing, IT, and/or programming.
• Good language skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Good ability to organize, collaborate, and communicate.
• Good ability to handle varied tasks while maintaining a high service level.
• Responsible and self-motivated.

Merits for the position are

• Knowledge and experience of design processes and exhibition production.
• Knowledge and experience of facility maintenance.
• Experience in purchasing.
• Experience working in the public sector.
• Knowledge of programming, natural sciences, and technology.
• Interest in children's and young people's learning.
• Experience working at a science center or other educational activities.

Consideration will 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 permanent with 100% employment, with a start date to be agreed upon.

Probationary period may apply.

The workplace is primarily at Science Center Helsingborg, but the position involves close collaboration with staff at Vattenhallen in Lund, so part of the work will be performed there.

How to Apply

The application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how it matches your merits. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent, as well as any other documents you wish to submit (copies of grades, reference contacts, recommendation letters, etc.).

We look forward to receiving your application!

LTH – Lund Institute of Technology – 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. Each year, our researchers – many of whom work in world-leading profile areas – publish around 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 Science Center belongs to Lund Institute of Technology and is operated in collaboration with the Faculty of Science. It is an interactive meeting place for the public, schools, universities, and industry with activities and exhibitions within technology and science.

The operations are based on staff-intensive activities where student guides meet visitors and inspire young people to further studies. Vattenhallen has over 50,000 visitors per year, including school classes, teachers, companies, and families. They also offer outward-facing activities through the ExperimentExpress and are developing a science center in Helsingborg.

The organization consists of 15 employees and approximately 50 student guides.

We decline all contact 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.