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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We are looking for a project assistant to join our research project on climate adaptation in the built environment with a focus on increased local food production in urban environments. The tasks include report writing, data collection and being part of the project's research by design team both on the building and urban planning scale. You have at least a bachelor's degree in architecture and good analytical skills as well as good ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Tasks

Your tasks mainly include

  • Documentation of existing case studies through graphic representation and production of drawing materials
  • Development of design proposals
  • preparation and coordination of international symposium
  • support and administration of web-based database
  • digital and physical communication with project partners and the surrounding community

Qualification

You have at least a bachelor degree in architecture and good analytical skills, as well as the ability to communicate in English and Swedish both in writing and orally, and through various graphic tools.

You have good knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit or similar design tools, good knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, PhotoShop, InDesign and preferably GIS.

Application

  • Personal letter describing yourself, your qualifications for the employment in question and the reasons why you are applying for this employment (max. 1 page).
  • CV
  • Relevant grades and certificates
  • Test of a written work, eg essay or report of relevance
  • Portfolio that shows examples of graphic representation, drawings, projects, etc.

Other

The employment is 30-60% and time-limited to 2023-10-31. Access date 2022-01-01 or by appointment. We will hire 1 or 2 project assistants depending on the applicant and scope.

The application must be made via the e-recruitment system Varbi and be received no later than 2021-12-20

Further information is provided by associate professor and project coordinator Cornelia Redeker, phone: +46 766314288,  e-mail: cornelia.redeker@umu.se  or lecturer Sara Thor, phone: +46 90 7867924, e-mail: sara.thor@umu.se.

 

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Part-time
First day of employment Access date 2022-01-01 or by appointment
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 30-60%
City Umeå
County Västerbottens län
Country Sweden
Reference number AN 2.2.1-1770-21
Contact
  • Cornelia Redeker, +46 76 6314288
  • Sara Thor, +46 90 7867924
Union representative
  • SACO, 090-786 53 65
  • SEKO, 090-786 52 96
  • ST, 090-786 54 31
Published 26.Nov.2021
Last application date 20.Dec.2021 11:59 PM CET

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