Two Amanuensis positions to the Life Science program (20% of full time) – one positioned at the Department of Chemistry and one at the Department of Molecular Biology - Befattningen är under tillsättning eller redan tillsatt, och det är inte längre möjligt att lämna in en ansökan

Summary

Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest universities with more than 36,000 students and 4,200 employees. The university combines high-quality education and world-leading research in several disciplines. Umeå University is also the site of the pioneering discovery of the gene scissors CRISPR-Cas9 – a revolution in genetic engineering awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

The Life Science bachelor program at Umeå University is based at both the Department of Molecular Biology and the Department of Chemistry. We now have two open amanuensis positions at 20% of full time, one will be positioned at the Department of Molecular Biology and the other at the Department of Chemistry.

Are you interested in knowing more about Umeå University as a workplace read more at: https://www.umu.se/en/work-with-us/

Work tasks

The work as an amanuensis means that you are employed by Umeå University and that you work with tasks related to the Life Science program at the Department of Chemistry or Department of Molecular Biology. This can include joint program activities such as study visits, invite speakers for inspiration seminars, and social activities but also outreach activities such as presenting the program to school classes, participating in outreach events, and making sure the home page is updated. The work also includes communication and responsibility for the joint program Canvas site and active participation in program council meetings.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate that meet the following criteria:

• You are registered as an active student at the Life Science program at Umeå University,
• You have good social skills and a great interest in working to improve and develop the Life Science program. Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.
• You have a good ability to work independently as well as in groups.

Application

Your application should contain a personal letter that states which position you are applying for (Department of Chemistry or Department of Molecular Biology) and a motivation for why you are applying for the job. You should also include a CV, a copy of the relevant diploma and other relevant certificates/grades.

Applications must be submitted via our e-recruitment system no later than July 31 2024.

Terms of employment

The employment is 20% of full time during 12 months. The employment will start 2024-08-01, or as otherwise agreed.

Information
For more information please contact program directors Erik Chorell, erik.chorell@umu.se or Teresa Frisan, teresa.frisan@umu.se.