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Umeå University, Faculty of Science and Technology
Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 37,000 students and about 4,700 employees. The University offers a diversity of high-quality education and world-leading research in several fields. Notably, the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, was made here. At Umeå University, everything is close. Our cohesive campuses make it easy to meet, work together and exchange knowledge, which promotes a dynamic and open culture.
The ongoing societal transformation and large green investments in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, conducting research about – and in the middle of – a society in transition is key. We also take pride in delivering education to enable regions to expand quickly and sustainably. In fact, the future is made here.
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Umeå School of Architecture (UMA) has two open positions as teaching assistants in our workshop and communication department for the Fall term of 2021 and Spring term of 2022.
Tasks
The work as a teaching assistant means that you are hired by Umeå university and work either in the workshop or with communication at UMA.
The tasks in the workshop consist of
- Different kinds of service and maintenance jobs
- Control and maintenance of equipment for digital production (laser, 3D-printers, cutting machines)
- Control and maintenance of workshop machines in regards to safety and function
- Order and cleaning of the workshop premises
- Instruct other students in different techniques, if there is time
- Keep material accessible
- Lock and close the workshop if necessary
- Support to technicians
The tasks within communication consist of
- Marketing
- Work with the school yearbook
Qualifications
To apply for the positions you should
- Be a student in the Architecture Programme, year 2-5 or Master’s Programme in Architecture and Urban Design at Umeå School of Architecture
- Have good social skills and interest in either the workshop tasks described above, or marketing of the architecture education
- For the work in the workshop, show interest in digital production and of the workshop machines
- For the work in communication, be well acquainted with social media platforms, such as Instagram and Facebook. Knowledge in graphic design and experience in software such as Adobe Creative Suite is a merit
Terms
The positions are 10% of full time for 11 months, starting on August 1 2021. You will be introduced and trained in your duties by experiences staff at UMA.
Application
The selection among the applicants is made based on the applicant’s merits, suitability and experience of similar tasks. The application must be a maximum of two A4 pages and contain a description of the knowledge and experience that you have, and think are relevant to the position. The application is made via Umeå University's recruitment tool Varbi, see link.
Your application must be received by Umeå University no later than 2021-05-10
We welcome your application!
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
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| Employment expires | 2021-06-30 |
| Contract type | Part-time |
| First day of employment | 2021-08-01 |
| Number of positions | 2 |
| Full-time equivalent | 10% |
| City | Umeå |
| County | Västerbottens län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | AN 2.2.1-582-21 |
| Contact |
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| Union representative |
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| Published | 19.Apr.2021 |
| Last application date | 10.May.2021 11:59 PM CEST |