Teaching assistant within research at Umeå School of Architecture - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Umeå School of Architecture is hiring a teaching assistant within research for the period December 2025 to June 2026. This is a great opportunity for a motivated student to gain hands-on experience, deepen their academic engagement and contribute to an exciting project at the intersection of design and sustainable construction.

The position is 20% part-time with the start date in December 2025. The application deadline is 13 November, 2025.

Job description

As teaching assistant, you will assist UMA researchers in the project “Towards sustainable biobased circularity in digitalized building: Pilot scale 3D printing upcycled biomass in cement”. The project is led by Chalmers University of Technology and the team is formed by Umeå School of Architecture, Konkretprint AB, and Greenwave AB. The research project aims to validate pilot-scale solutions for biomass application in 3D printing with concrete, and UMA will contribute by exploring new building design with biomass in the 3D printing process.

Your primary tasks include:

• 3D modelling using Rhinoceros 3D and Grasshopper software
• 3D printing of prototypes with WASP 3D printer and Prusa 3D printer
• Creation of illustrations and graphics with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, or similar software
• Editing of images with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, or similar software
• Creating and editing of short videos with Adobe Premiere, or similar software

Other tasks or duties may be assigned. 

Qualifications

To be eligible for the position you must:

• Be enrolled in years 2-5 of the Architecture Programme, or in the Master's Programme in Architecture and Urban Design at the Umeå School of Architecture
• Have  good knowledge in architectural visual representation and modelling in both 2D and 3D
• Have good knowledge in Rhinoceros 3D. 
• Have basic knowledge in Grasshopper for Rhinoceros 3D

Previous experience with 3D printing and/or experience of working with REVIT are considered an advantage.

As a person, you are creative, solution-oriented, and goal-driven. You work well in a group, while also demonstrating the ability to take initiative and work independently toward set goals. Your approach is structured and methodical, and you bring a keen attention to detail to everything that you do. 

The selection of applicants is made based on the applicant's qualifications/merits, suitability and experience of similar tasks.

Terms of employment

The position is part time, 20% of full-time with a start date 1 December 2025, or as agreed upon. Working hours are flexible and will be agreed upon in with the research project lead based on the student’s schedule.

Application

Applications are submitted via Umeå University's recruitment tool Varbi no later than 13 November 2025. The application should include; 

• Short CV (PDF, maximum 1 page)
• Portfolio with selection of visual work (PDF, maximum 10 pages, and maximum file size 10 mb)

As part of the application process, you will also be asked to respond to written questions about your motivation for applying and to describe your skills and experience relevant to the position. 

More information

For more information, please contact Assistant professor Julio Diarte Almada, julio.diarte@umu.se or HR coordinator Julia Mårtensson, julia.martensson@umu.se.

We look forward to receiving your application!