Research Assistant in Chemistry
Department of Chemistry - Ångström conducts research and education in chemistry. The department has 270 employees and an annual turnover of 300 million SEK. The department's six programs conduct highly successful research of international caliber. We have a large number of externally funded research projects, often with international collaboration, and we see continued strong growth within our field. The department has educational responsibilities within engineering and civil engineering programs as well as master's programs. More information is available on our website. Job Responsibilities: Development of new liquid electrolytes for sodium-ion batteries. Testing of electrolyte physical properties. Electrochemical testing of model systems for sodium-ion batteries to investigate SEI layer properties. Construction, cycling, and characterization of commercial sodium-ion batteries. Plan and organize projects independently, including analysis of results and communication with academic collaborators. Qualification Requirements: For this position, we require: Master's degree in materials science or equivalent. Previous experience with sodium-ion battery cells, electrochemical cycling methods (cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic cycling), and general battery assembly (manufacturing of pouch and coin cells and preparation of electrolytes). Experience with materials characterization (e.g., XRD). Previous experience with physical characterization of liquid electrolytes. Very strong ability to communicate orally and in writing, document data, and present results. Very good command of English, both spoken and written. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and communicate results to academic collaborators. Very good collaborative skills and interpersonal competence, and willingness to work as part of a larger research group. Great weight will also be placed on personal suitability. Consideration will be given to good collaborative skills, initiative and independence, as well as how the applicant through their experience and competence is assessed to complement and strengthen research within the department/institution and contribute to its future development. About the Position Fixed-term employment until 2026-12-12. Full-time position. Start date 2026-09-01 or by agreement. Location: Uppsala For information about the position, contact: Charles Aram Hall [email protected] Welcome to submit your application by August 28, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/2427. Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it's like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be subject to security clearance. As a condition of employment, the applicant must be approved in a security clearance. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Trade union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]
Accounting Economist and Payroll Administrator – Temporary Position
Cajsa's Kök och Catering AB Scope: Full-time Duration: approximately 12 months Employment Type: Fixed-term contract (temporary) About Us Cajsa's Kök is a privately owned corporation and a food production, event, and catering company. In addition to our event venues, lunch restaurants, and cafés, we provide catering for both everyday occasions and special events. About the Job Would you like to work with accounting in a fast-paced company where no two days are the same? We are now seeking a colleague for our accounting department for a temporary position lasting approximately 12 months. The accounting function plays a central role in the company's management, and you will work closely with department heads. In addition to accounting for our various units, the function is responsible for the company's payroll management. Your Responsibilities As an accountant with us, you will have broad responsibility within accounting with a focus on ongoing bookkeeping and payroll management. Examples of tasks: - Ongoing bookkeeping - Accounts payable and accounts receivable - Internal billing - VAT and tax reporting - Monthly closing and participation in annual financial statements - Results reporting - Financial monitoring and analysis - Payroll administration and personnel-related administration - Vacation year-end closing and support function during salary reviews - Government agency contact Your Background We are looking for someone who has: - Post-secondary education in accounting, or work experience we consider equivalent - At least three years of experience in bookkeeping - Experience with payroll management - Strong Swedish language skills, both spoken and written It is advantageous if you have experience with: - Working with accounting in a smaller company - Experience with the systems Caspeco and Fortnox - Strong Excel skills Your Personal Qualities To thrive and succeed in the role of accounting economist with payroll responsibility, you must be able to work at a fast pace, be communicative, and take responsibility independently. You need to be service-minded and professional in your interactions with colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Since you will be working alone in this role, you need to be able to work independently, be solution-oriented, and have a positive attitude toward the fact that no two days are the same. We place great importance on personal suitability. Good to Know The position is a temporary contract at 100% to cover parental leave. The work takes place on-site at our offices at Fyrisborgsgatan 4. During your training period, you will have the opportunity to work alongside our current accountant. Application Deadline: August 9, 2026 Start Date: by agreement, but no later than October 1 Salary Range: 37,000 – 42,000 kr We value diversity and welcome applicants from different backgrounds. Contact If you have any questions about the position, please feel free to email Vice CEO Theresa Larsson at [email protected]. We look forward to receiving your application!
Temporary Home Care Workers
Welcome to the Care and Social Services Administration. We provide support and care to elderly people and people with disabilities. Our goal is to enable them to live as active and independent lives as possible. The Care and Social Services Administration is one of Sweden's largest employers in municipal care and social services. Approximately 7,500 employees work here based on our core values – making a difference, working together, and welcoming innovation. With us, there are great opportunities to take responsibility, develop, and contribute your expertise. We strive toward an organizational culture built on trust and pride in our work. More information about what it's like to work in Uppsala Municipality can be found at https://www.uppsala.se/jobb/vard-halsa-omsorg/ Within the Care and Social Services Administration, full-time employment is the norm. This means that all permanent employees have full-time positions as their foundation. More information about what this means for this position will be provided during any interview. Personal assistants are exempt from the full-time norm. 50 position(s). Would you like a meaningful job where you get to help people in their daily lives? Then you might be the person we're looking for! Home care provides services and care to elderly people and people with disabilities who live in their own homes. Here you will be valued for your willingness to take on and learn new tasks and for your excellent way of treating people. Description of Duties In your role, you provide services, care, and support to people who receive home care. This includes assisting with personal care such as help with hygiene, showering, toileting, dressing and undressing, and oral care, always with respect for the user's privacy and individual needs. Work duties may also include delegated healthcare tasks, such as administering medication or wound care with the support of a nurse. You work independently but are part of a team with other nursing assistants and care attendants in your area. You also have support from nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and planners. We have fourteen home care offices throughout central Uppsala and in the countryside. One will be your base for your work. In your application, you can indicate which area(s) you prefer to work in. You travel between homes by bicycle, e-bike, or car, depending on the area. Work hours are scheduled during daytime, evenings, and weekends. Qualifications We are looking for someone who has: upper secondary education or is currently studying at the upper secondary level. experience working in a service profession, for example in restaurants, retail, customer service, or hotels. good cycling experience and comfort cycling in all weather conditions, or a category B driver's license. good spoken and written Swedish skills. It would be nice if you have: training in care and social services and/or a nursing assistant professional certificate. experience working in care and social services and with care documentation. As a person, you are service-oriented, calm, attentive, and considerate in your interactions. You are empathetic and can quickly understand another person's perspective or situation. The job suits you if you collaborate and relate to others in a responsive and flexible way. Last but not least, you are a communicative person who listens well and can adapt your communication style. Information If you have questions about the position or the recruitment process, contact: Anna Brink Lilja, recruiter at [email protected] Union representative: Kommunal, 010-442 82 02. We will request an extract from the criminal record registry before employment can be offered. As of July 1, 2023, nursing assistant is a protected professional title. To use the title nursing assistant, you must provide proof from the National Board of Health and Welfare or a certificate showing that you were employed as a nursing assistant on July 1, 2023. If you have nursing assistant training but lack proof or certification, you may use the title care assistant during a transition period. You can read more here – nursing assistant becomes a protected professional title In your application, you must state your citizenship. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must also be able to provide proof that you have a valid work permit or are exempt from the requirement to have one. Employment can only take place after verification of the work permit, as required under the Aliens Ordinance. Employment with Uppsala Municipality may involve civil defense duties. Wage form: Hourly wage. Type of employment: Fixed-term contract. Duration and start date: By agreement.
Engaged Personal Assistants Needed for Individual in Norrtälje
Alma Assistans is the engaged company that, in collaboration with the client, creates personalized assistance. We work closely with our clients and know that good relationships are the key to well-functioning assistance. We operate throughout Sweden with our head office in Uppsala and local offices in Gävle, Stockholm, Göteborg, Helsingborg, Jönköping, and Växjö. About the Position The client has extensive care needs and requires support in all aspects of daily life. As a personal assistant, you will become an important part of a team working to create a safe, active, and meaningful everyday life. Your tasks will include: Personal care and hygiene Dressing and undressing Meals, including regular food and tube feeding via PEG Help with breathing support (PEP mask) Training and rehabilitation Bathing in a rehabilitation bath weekly Walks and other activities Assistance with transfers and other daily support Day and evening shifts are staffed with two assistants, providing excellent opportunities for collaboration and a safe introduction. What We're Looking For We place great importance on personal suitability. We believe you will thrive in this position if you are: Responsible and thorough Calm, attentive, and responsive Flexible and self-motivated Someone who enjoys working closely with people Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively with colleagues It is important that you have excellent Swedish language skills, both spoken and written, as documentation and communication are vital parts of the work. Desirable Qualifications Experience in personal assistance Experience with brain injuries or extensive care needs Nursing assistant certification Most importantly, however, is that the personal chemistry is right and that you have a genuine commitment to the work. Introduction and Training To ensure safe and quality assistance, you will receive a thorough introduction before working independently. The introduction typically consists of three work shifts (two day shifts and one evening shift), but can be extended if needed. All new employees also complete Alma Assistans' web-based introductory training for personal assistants within three weeks of starting employment. Working Hours Working hours vary and include day, evening, and night shifts. Day 07.00–14.00 07.00–15.00 Evening 14.00–21.00 15.15–22.00 Night 21.00–07.00 There is also the possibility to work longer shifts. Employment is as hourly staff but can, by agreement, transition to a fixed-term employment ("as long as the assignment lasts"). Salary and Terms Fixed hourly rate by agreement Overtax compensation and other terms according to collective agreement Application Recruitment is ongoing, so don't delay submitting your application. To facilitate a quick hiring process, we would appreciate it if you already obtain: Certificate from the Police Register of Criminal Records (Work with children with disabilities) Certificate of good conduct from the Swedish Tax Agency Please have these documents ready for a potential interview. We look forward to receiving your application!
Clinical Assistant in Nursing Programs
The Department of Women's and Children's Health (KBH) is an international and multiprofessional department with a focus on health and welfare. A global health perspective is always present, and we collaborate across professions and clinical areas, both within education and research. Duties We are seeking a person to work with education and administration within nursing programs in the field of pediatrics, as well as conduct their own research. Duties within education include seminars, lectures, examination, and supervision of theses. The person hired is expected to participate in faculty meetings and contribute to the development of education. Qualifications According to the Higher Education Ordinance, to be eligible for employment as a clinical assistant, you must be admitted to doctoral-level education in medicine. We are looking for you who are a licensed Registered Nurse with specialist education in Health and Care for Children and Adolescents. Documented experience with teaching in Swedish and good knowledge of nursing and specialist nursing programs are required for the position. Great emphasis is placed on collaboration skills and pedagogical qualifications, in particular experience with teaching and course planning for nursing and specialist nursing programs at Uppsala University. About the Position The position is fixed-term, 12 months, with the possibility of extension. The position is 50% full-time. Start date October 1, 2026, or by agreement. Location: Uppsala Information about the position is provided by: Professor Karin Enskär, 018-611 5896, [email protected] Welcome to submit your application by August 20, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/2120 Uppsala University is a broad research university with strong international standing. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be subject to security clearance. Security clearance is a prerequisite for employment and you must be approved. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Trade union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]
Postdoctoral Researcher in Machine Learning
At the Department of Systems and Control, we develop both theory and concrete tools for designing systems that learn, reason, and act in the real world based on a seamless combination of data, mathematical models, and algorithms. Our research integrates expertise from machine learning, optimization, control theory, and applied mathematics, spanning diverse application areas such as medicine, energy systems, biomedical systems, neuroscience, and security. The department maintains a broad network of long-standing international collaborators worldwide, including University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Imperial College London, University of Sydney, University of Newcastle, and Aalto University. Responsibilities This project focuses on developing, analyzing, and applying new methods in reinforcement learning and model predictive control (MPC), both stochastic and deterministic formulations. The emphasis will be on developing methods for robust reinforcement learning and/or MPC formulations. We are particularly interested in environments where the cost or reward function is non-ergodic. In these situations, expected costs/rewards do not capture the behavior of individual rollouts, requiring new designs. We will develop and analyze generally applicable algorithms and models together with our collaborators. The postdoctoral researcher will be jointly supervised by Assistant Professor Dominik Baumann (Aalto University) and, regarding MPC aspects, we will collaborate with Assistant Professor Johannes Köhler at Imperial College London. Technical components may include reinforcement learning, state models, MPC, deep learning, and probabilistic modeling in general. The position may include teaching up to 20% depending on availability and interest. You are expected to be able to teach in Swedish or English. Qualification Requirements PhD in machine learning, control engineering, signal processing, or a related field, or a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a PhD in machine learning, control engineering, or signal processing. The degree must be completed by the time the employment decision is made. Ideally, the degree should have been awarded no more than three years ago. When calculating the three-year period, the deadline for applications is the reference point. If there are special circumstances, the degree may have been awarded earlier. Special circumstances include leave due to illness, parental leave, positions of trust within trade union organizations, etc. We seek candidates with: • strong interest in and experience developing new methods in reinforcement learning and/or model predictive control, • ability to communicate technical material effectively in spoken and written English, • good working knowledge of programming (preferably in Python). • personal qualities such as a high level of creativity, accuracy, and/or a structured approach to problem-solving are essential. Publications at leading machine learning conferences and/or leading control engineering journals are a significant plus. Desirable/Meriting Factors Experience with industry collaboration is valuable. As a person, you are creative, thorough, and have a structured approach. In selecting among applicants, we will assess their ability to independently drive their work forward, to collaborate with others, to maintain a professional approach, and to analyze and work with complex problems. Great weight will be placed on personal qualities and personal suitability. Application Requirements Your application should include: A curriculum vitae (CV), A list of publications, A description of your current and previous research (max 1 page) and proposal for future research (max 1 page), Contact information for two references. In this recruitment, we have replaced the cover letter with questions that you answer in connection with your application. Your answers will be used as part of the selection process. About the Position The employment is temporary for 2 years in accordance with the central collective agreement. The position is full-time. Start date: October 1, 2026, or by agreement. Work location: Uppsala. Information about the position is provided by: Professor Thomas Schön, 018 - 471 25 94, [email protected] Welcome to submit your application by August 21, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/1965. Uppsala University is a broad research university with strong international standing. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who with curiosity and commitment make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The employment may be subject to security screening. As a condition for employment in security screening, the applicant must be approved. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Trade union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]
4 Teaching Assistants at CEMUS and the Future Club GRO 8%
The Department of Earth Sciences is Sweden's most comprehensive academic environment for research and education in earth sciences. Here, there is broad expertise that contributes to solutions for important societal issues. Earth is a dynamic planet that constantly changes. To understand how our planet functions, our researchers seek answers in the field, through laboratory experiments, and advanced models. Our research and education cover many different areas: rocks and minerals, weather and climate, the evolution of life, natural disasters, wind energy and energy, environmental and water engineering, and sustainable development. Our research combines natural science and engineering with social science and is often interdisciplinary. The department has over 300 employees from more than 30 countries, working both in Uppsala and at Campus Gotland. Our six research divisions: • Geophysics • Air, Water and Landscape Studies • Mineralogy, Petrology and Tectonics • Natural Resources and Sustainable Development • Paleobiology • Wind Energy For more information, see: www.uu.se/geovetenskaper The Center for Environment and Development Studies, CEMUS, has since its founding in 1992 conducted student-driven education within the broad and interdisciplinary environment and sustainability field. Learn more about our educational model and courses at https://www.cemus.uu.se. The Future Club GRO, a collaboration between CEMUS and Uppsala Municipality, provides school students in Uppsala with opportunities for in-depth understanding and dialogue about sustainable development in a creative after-school club. The project targets students in grades 4-9 with particular aptitude and an interest in sustainability issues. Through various exercises, interactive lectures, discussions, role-playing, and workshops, these students have the chance to engage with peers from different schools in Uppsala Municipality. We are seeking four students to be employed as teaching assistants for the academic year 2026-2027 to work as after-school club leaders, planning and leading sessions for grades 4-6 (two leaders) and grades 7-9 (two leaders). Grades 4-6 meet on Wednesdays 16:30-18:00, and grades 7-9 meet 18:15-19:45, with a total of 9 sessions per term per grade level. As a teaching assistant, you are a student working part-time alongside your studies. The program is called Future Club GRO and started in spring 2019 with great interest and engagement from Uppsala's primary school students. Learn more here: https://www.cemus.uu.se/gro/ Duties The work involves planning and delivering Future Club GRO sessions. Each GRO group has a team consisting of 2 students employed at CEMUS, Center for Environment and Development Studies, who plan and lead the sessions. The work includes lesson planning and facilitating exercises and workshops, with a focus on interactive teaching methods. The work is done in collaboration and dialogue with Uppsala Municipality and CEMUS. Qualifications To be employed as a teaching assistant, it is a requirement that you are admitted to a program at the basic or advanced level. • Excellent Swedish language skills, both spoken and written, are necessary. • Good computer skills. • Documented ability to independently conduct and complete work tasks within given timeframes, even during temporary peak periods. • Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. Desirable/Meritorious qualifications Studies in sustainable development. Studies in teacher education. Experience with interdisciplinary education. Experience planning and leading workshops and seminars. Documented experience and strong ability to collaborate with people from different backgrounds. Application Process You are asked to attach documentation demonstrating your admission to a basic or advanced level program with your application. About the Position The employment is temporary according to HF 5 kap § 12 until 2027-06-14. The position is 8%. Start date 2026-09-15 or by agreement. Location: Uppsala Information about the position is provided by: Daniel Mossberg, Collaboration Coordinator at CEMUS, 073-065 02 28 or [email protected] Welcome to submit your application no later than August 24, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/2299. Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Learn more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The employment may be subject to a security clearance. A requirement for employment in connection with a security clearance is that the applicant is approved. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Trade union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]
Postdoctoral Fellow in Mineralogy, Petrophysics and Seismic Methods
Postdoctoral Fellow in Mineralogy, Petrophysics and Seismic Methods with a focus on graphite exploration Are you interested in developing innovative and cost-effective methods for graphite exploration in close collaboration with academic and industrial partners? Do you want to work in an international research environment with access to advanced petrophysical and geophysical methods? Welcome to apply for a postdoctoral position at Uppsala University. The Department of Earth Sciences is Sweden's most comprehensive academic environment for research and education in geosciences. We have broad expertise that contributes to solutions for important societal issues. Our six research divisions: • Geophysics • Air, Water and Landscape Science • Mineralogy, Petrology and Tectonics • Natural Resources and Sustainable Development • Paleobiology • Wind Energy For more information see: https://www.uu.se/institution/geovetenskaper The postdoctoral fellow will work within the Vinnova-funded project ICE-GRAPH (Innovative and cost-effective approaches to graphite exploration). Duties You will contribute to the project's petrophysical and geophysical research and to the development of an integrated methodology for graphite exploration. The work includes planning and conducting laboratory-based petrophysical investigations, analysis of seismic data and rock structure, and integrating results with geological, mineralogical and structural geological information from the project and related collaborations. The position involves interpreting the relationships between rock properties, deformation, metamorphic conditions and geophysical response, as well as evaluating how laboratory measurements can be used to constrain and interpret seismic observations at field scale. You will also contribute to developing and validating transferable methods for exploration screening, assessment of target areas and decision support in collaboration with academic and industrial partners. The duties also include scientific publishing, presenting results at conferences and project meetings, project reporting and research data management. The position may also include limited participation in teaching and supervision of bachelor's and master's student projects (up to 20%). The position requires participation in fieldwork, laboratory investigations and project meetings, including travel within Sweden and internationally. Qualifications A doctoral degree in geophysics, rock physics, petrophysics, petrology, structural geology or a related earth science subject, or a foreign degree assessed as equivalent to such a doctoral degree. The degree must be completed by the time the employment decision is made. Preferably, the degree should have been completed no more than three years before the application deadline. If there are special reasons, the degree may have been completed earlier. Special reasons include, for example, leave due to illness, parental leave or positions of trust within trade union organizations. The position also requires: documented experience in one or more of the following areas: petrophysical, rock physical, seismic, mineralogical or petrological investigations of rocks or other geological materials; experience in quantitative data analysis and scientific interpretation of laboratory data or geophysical data; ability to work independently, plan and document research and complete tasks within agreed timeframes; strong collaboration and communication skills in an interdisciplinary and international environment; very good ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English. Great weight will be placed on personal suitability, particularly analytical ability, accuracy, initiative and ability to integrate laboratory data with geological and geophysical observations. Desirable/Meriting additional qualifications Documented knowledge or experience in one or more of the following areas is meriting: documented knowledge of seismic theory and experience with seismic data analysis or similar geophysical datasets; measurement or modeling of P- and S-wave velocities, elastic properties or seismic anisotropy; knowledge of or experience with theory, processing and/or data acquisition for seismic methods, particularly one or more of the following: surface wave analysis, HVSR, ambient seismic noise analysis, seismic inversion, seismic tomography, reflection seismics or refraction seismics; anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility (AMS), rock magnetism, crystallographic orientation or another quantitative method for characterizing rock structure; programming and reproducible data analysis, for example in Python, MATLAB or R; integration of laboratory-based petrophysical measurements with geophysical data at field scale; geological or mineralogical understanding of metamorphic, graphite-bearing or organic-rich rocks; collaboration with the minerals industry, geological surveys or applied mineral exploration projects. About the position The position is fixed-term for two years according to central collective agreement. Full-time. Start date 15 October 2026 or by agreement. Location: Uppsala. For information about the position, contact: Iwona Klonowska, [email protected], or Christian Schiffer, [email protected] In this recruitment, we have replaced the cover letter with questions that you answer in connection with your application. Your answers will be used as part of the selection process. Welcome to submit your application by 28 August 2026, UFV-PA 2026/2407. Learn more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be subject to security vetting. Security vetting is a requirement for employment and candidates must be approved. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Trade union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]
Research Assistant for Families in Vulnerable Situations
Do you want to work on improving access to support for families in vulnerable situations? Now you have the opportunity to do so with the support of competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment! You are welcome to apply for a position as a Research Assistant at Uppsala University. The Department of Women's and Children's Health has a strong multiprofessional and international research environment. We conduct research aimed at improving the health of individuals, both in Sweden and globally. You will work within the research group International Child Health and Nutrition with projects in the subgroup Practice-Based Health Promotion and Prevention in Vulnerable Groups. Responsibilities You will be part of a project group conducting research aimed at increasing knowledge about the needs of and facilitating support for families in vulnerable situations, including families affected by the incarceration of a family member. Your responsibilities are linked to preparation for and implementation of data collection, data management after collection, and compilation and reporting. You will work in a project group with close collaboration on tasks, while also being expected to take high levels of personal responsibility. Qualification Requirements You must have completed education at least at the Master's level in a medical or social science field to be eligible for the position. You must be able to communicate fluently in Swedish, both orally and in writing. Since part of the work involves handling qualitative data, you must have some experience with this from previous work, for example conducting interviews and to some extent handling interview data (or similar qualitative data). Good collaboration skills are a requirement. We will place great emphasis on your personal qualities. You must have a high degree of attention to detail and experience working from your own or existing structure. Desirable/Meriting Qualifications It is meriting to have analyzed and reported qualitative data. It is also meriting to have previously worked with basic statistics and with evaluations of interventions. About the Position The position is time-limited for 4 months. The position is 75%. Start date September 1 or by agreement. Location: Uppsala Information about the position is provided by: (Åsa Norman, [email protected]) In this recruitment, we have replaced the cover letter with questions that you answer in connection with your application. The answers will be used as part of the selection process. Welcome to submit your application no later than August 25, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/2410. Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who with curiosity and commitment make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it's like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be subject to security clearance. For security clearance, a requirement for employment is that the applicant is approved. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system. Trade union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]
Assistant Professor in Media and Communication Studies
Uppsala University hereby announces a position as Assistant Professor in Media and Communication Studies at the Department of Informatics and Media and the Institute for Russian and Eurasian Studies The Department of Informatics and Media (IM) brings together researchers in three subject areas: media and communication studies, information systems, and human-computer interaction. The research profile in media and communication studies is broad and encompasses questions related to digitalization, discourse studies, the role of media in society, and organizational communication. The Department also has extensive teaching responsibilities in degree programs and individual courses within the Faculty of Social Sciences. The Institute for Russian and Eurasian Studies (IRES) is part of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Uppsala University. IRES has a widely recognized, integrated multidisciplinary long-term research program with deep focus on recent developments in Russia and the broader post-Soviet sphere. We also analyze more specific themes such as security and insecurity, decolonization, illiberalism, resource conflicts, and the interaction between humans and nature. Employment Period Employment as Assistant Professor can be held for a maximum of four years with the possibility of promotion to Associate Professor. An employee hired as Assistant Professor shall, after written application, be promoted to Associate Professor if, following expert review, they are deemed to meet the qualification requirements established by the respective subject or faculty board and as stated in the information about the vacant position. Additional criteria for promotion to Associate Professor are found in Uppsala University's Employment Regulations and the Faculty of Social Sciences' supplementary guidelines (section 2f). Duties Research and teaching in Media and Communication Studies with focus on Russia and Eurasia. Teaching includes course responsibility, supervision, and course administration. The position may also include administrative tasks. The teaching component amounts to a maximum of 50 percent. Qualifications Eligible for employment as Assistant Professor is a person who holds a doctoral degree or has attained equivalent scientific competence and meets the requirements for teaching aptitude. Applicants who hold a doctoral degree or have attained equivalent competence no more than five years before the application deadline are particularly encouraged to apply. Furthermore, the applicant must meet the requirements prescribed in Uppsala University's Employment Regulations (§ 39) and the Faculty of Social Sciences' guidelines (section 2 e). Teaching aptitude, scientific competence, and professional skills must be relevant to the subject matter of the position and the duties included in the employment. According to Uppsala University's Employment Regulations, a general qualification requirement for teachers is that the applicant must have the ability to collaborate and otherwise meet the suitability requirements necessary to perform the position well. For eligibility, documented ability to teach in Swedish and English is required. An applicant who at the start of employment only masters one of these languages must, within two years, be able to teach in the other language as well. It is also a requirement that the applicant can use as a working language one of the languages of the post-Soviet region. Please note that this is a condensed version of the announcement. To view the complete announcement, please click "Apply here" or visit Uppsala University's website: https://uu.se/jobb/. Application Procedure: Complete application must be submitted via Uppsala University's recruitment system and include: Letter of application List of attachments Curriculum Vitae Statement of scientific merits List of publications Statement of teaching merits Statement of other merits Scientific (maximum 5) and any pedagogical works cited List of reference persons (name, contact information, previous working relationship) Instructions for application format are found in the Faculty of Social Sciences' supplementary guidelines to the University's Employment Regulations (section 8). About the Position: The position is fixed-term, 4 years. Full-time. Start date January 1, 2027, or by agreement. Location: Uppsala Information about the position is provided by: Subject Coordinator for Media and Communication Studies, Peter Jakobsson, e-mail [email protected], Dean Susanna Rabow-Edling, e-mail [email protected] Questions about the recruitment process can be directed to: Faculty Administrator Paula von Essen Karlström, phone 018-471 15 17, e-mail [email protected] Welcome to submit your application no later than August 31, 2026. Uppsala University is a broad-based research university with strong international standing. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be subject to security clearance. Security clearance is a requirement for employment, and the applicant must be approved. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system. Union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]
Research Assistant
Research Assistant Would you like to work with the application of artificial intelligence (AI) for hydrological modeling and prediction, supported by competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Would you like an employer that invests in sustainable employee engagement and offers secure, favorable working conditions? Welcome to apply for a position as a Research Assistant at Uppsala University. The Department of Earth Sciences is Sweden's most comprehensive academic environment for research and education in Earth sciences. Here you will find broad expertise that contributes to solutions for important societal issues. Earth is a dynamic planet that is constantly changing. To understand how our planet works, our researchers seek answers in the field, through laboratory experiments, and advanced models. Our research and education cover a wide range of areas: rocks and minerals, weather and climate, the evolution of life, natural disasters, wind power and energy, environmental and water engineering, and sustainable development. Our research combines natural science and engineering with social science and is often interdisciplinary. At the department, more than 300 people from over 30 countries work together, both in Uppsala and at Campus Gotland. Our six research divisions: • Geophysics • Air, Water and Landscape Science • Mineralogy, Petrology and Tectonics • Natural Resources and Sustainable Development • Paleobiology • Wind Energy For more information see: https://www.uu.se/institution/geovetenskaper The Research Assistant position is part of a seed project at the intersection of AI and Earth sciences supported by Uppsala University's Future Institute (UUniFI). The successful applicant will be employed at the Department of Earth Sciences but will also work extensively with collaborating partners at the Department of Information Technology. Work Tasks Research tasks include application of long short-term memory models, transformer models, and potentially other deep learning tools and techniques to improve and characterize flow predictions in watercourses throughout Sweden. Specific research tasks that can be expected include preprocessing of large datasets for analysis, reading and summarizing relevant scientific literature, writing and manipulating code in Python, managing computationally intensive computational processes, preparing and interpreting visualizations of code output, and quantifying uncertainty associated with predictions. Other important tasks include communication activities, including coordination with team members and preparation of figures and text for journal articles and funding applications. The successful applicant is also expected to participate in UUniFI meetings for the funded project groups. Qualification Requirements Applicants should have a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, Earth sciences, information technology, or a related discipline. Applicants should demonstrate coding skills in Python, with coursework and/or research experience using long short-term memory models, transformer models, and/or closely related tools. Applicants should also have formal education and/or research in hydrology. Previous research experience, resulting in a poster, publication, or thesis, is required. Additionally, applicants are expected to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills in English and strong interpersonal skills that support collaborative activities. Desirable/Meriting Additional Qualifications Additional desirable qualifications include practical knowledge of best practices in reproducible data analysis, experience managing and curating large datasets, and experience with uncertainty analysis. About the Position The employment is fixed-term, 4.5 months. Full-time position at 100%. Start date September 15, 2026, or by agreement. Work location: Uppsala For information about the position, contact: Dr. Laurel Larsen, +46 767027427, [email protected] In this recruitment, we have replaced the cover letter with questions that you answer in connection with your application. Your answers will be used as part of the selection process. Welcome to submit your application by August 28, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/2444. Uppsala University is a broad research university with strong international standing. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our greatest asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be subject to security vetting. A condition of employment is that the applicant is approved in the security vetting process. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Labor representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]