Teaching assistant in engineering - Farm4Future
Mälardalens Universitet / Högskolejobb / Västerås
2024-12-06
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hela Sverige Mälardalen University (MDU) is the youngest university in Sweden. In line with our vision, to be a progressive and collaborative University where we shape a sustainable future together, we wish to make a difference.
Do you want to be involved and contribute to our development?
Together, we can create a sustainable future through knowledge and innovation. We believe that knowledge and new perspectives are best attained and reached together in collaboration with others - our colleagues, students, the private and public sectors, both nationally and internationally.
At the school of Business, Society and Engineering, our students study for, among other things, university and civil engineers, political scientists and economists. With us, the research focuses are industrial economics and organization and the energy of the future. Our work takes place in collaboration and in strategic agreements with companies, organizations and authorities in the region.Employment information
Employment: Temporary employment
Scope: Part-time 20-50%
Period: Spring semester and summer 2025
Number of positions: 2-3 st
Closing date for application: 7 January 2025
Campus location: Västerås
School: School of Business, Society and Engineering, (EST)
Work duties
The job duties involve support in some of our environmental laboratories. Research tasks may also be included in the job responsibilities.
As a teaching assistant, you'll be instrumental in assisting with the build-up and maintenance of laboratory testbeds, taking samples and helping with measurements. Additionally, you'll support our wastewater and crop research, water analysis, manage vertical farm setups, track plant growth, and assist in data analysis.
Other relevant tasks may also be added.
Joining us offers collaboration with top researchers and growth in the field
Qualifications
Only those who are admitted to an education at first cycle or second cycle level at MDU may be employed as a teaching assistant.
For this position, an upper secondary (gymnasium) education in engineering/technology or science is required. We see it as relevant if you are enrolled in an engineering program or if you have experience of similar work tasks as described for the position. Familiarity with a laboratory environment, and an ability to follow lab safety rules is essential. You will work in an international environment, so good skills in English is required.
Merits:
Candidates should have a passion for sustainable agriculture, hands-on mechanical workshop skills, and a problem-solving attitude.
In an overall assessment of suitability, emphasis is also placed on personal abilities. All employees at MDU are expected to cooperate and treat colleagues and students with respect, take responsibility for the organisation and their own work duties and contribute to a positive work environment.
We are looking for you who have ability to work independently, good collaboration skills, and a service-oriented mindset
We value qualities that contribute to improving the age and gender balance as well as ethnic and cultural diversity.
Application
Application is made online. Make your application by clicking the "Apply" button below.
The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and will reach the University no later than closing date for application.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Union representatives:
Saco-S
saco-s@mdu.seSusanne Meijer ST-OFR/S, tel: 021-10 14 89
We decline all contact with recruiters and salespersons of advertisements. We have made our strategic choices for this recruitment.
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Arbetsgivare Mälardalens Universitet (org.nr 202100-2916),
http://www.mdu.se Arbetsplats Mälardalens universitet
Kontakt Professor
Monica Odlare
monica.odlare@mdu.se +46 (0) 21-10 16 11 Jobbnummer 9048066