Temporary part-time employment, 3-months, 20-50%, with start no later than 2026-06-15 or as agreed upon
Are you a committed, driven student who is interested in contributing to important research? Then you should apply for the role of teaching assistant/ research assistant with us!
As a teaching assistant, you are a student working part-time alongside your studies.
About the department
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering aims to be an environment for successful and valuable research and education with a focus on materials science solutions for important societal challenges. Our department is an exciting workplace with research in a broad technology-related area, from basic research to large-scale applied research, and close contacts with students through the department's involvement in engineering and master's programs. Our research and teaching are conducted within seven divisions with different research focuses, as well as a division that provides support and service. The department is an international place to work, and has around 230 active co-workers.
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About the division
The Division for Nanotechnology and Functional Materials is part of the Department of Materials Science, Ångström Laboratory. At the division we conduct research within functional porous materials for energy and environmental applications, magnetic nanoparticles for infection diagnostics, nano biomaterials, sustainable electrical energy storage and energy transformations, additive manufacturing of pharmaceutical materials, micro sensors for in vivo usage and sustainable materials from biomass. Researchers here thus have extensive experience in the functionalization of biomaterials, biocompatibility, diagnostics, additive manufacturing, organic energy storage, nanosafety and the development and characterization of functional porous materials.
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Our research group specialises in the synthesis and optimisation of a wide range of porous materials, including porous oxides, zeolites, metal-organic framework (MOF), Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) etc. We are searching for a research assistant to join our group. As a research assistant, you will be responsible carrying out experimental research work on the development of mixed-metal oxides and narrow pore metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as efficient photocatalysts.
Work duties
Typical work tasks include the synthesis and characterisation (e.g. X-ray diffraction, IR spectroscopy, electron microscopy, gas adsorption) of solid oxides and metal-organic frameworks, working together with other researchers on photocatalytic reactions using MOFs. Assisting other researchers with their experiments in the related topic.
Qualification requirements:
To be hired as a teaching assistant (Amanuens), you must be enrolled in and registered for undergraduate or advanced studies. The employment may correspond to a maximum of 50% of full-time work. Employment as a teaching assistant is regulated by Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance.
We require good academic results from a master's or civil engineering or mechanical engineering program and that you have completed at least two years of full-time studies. We also require good academic results from courses in materials engineering or mechanical engineering.
For this position the following is required:
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Good results in courses related to inorganic, organic, or analytical chemistry
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Good laboratory and data analysis skills
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Be highly organised
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Good written and oral skills in English
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Experience in synthesis and characterization of MOFs, especially for sorption of pollutants
Additional qualifications
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Documented experience in science communication, or willingness to contribute towards the groups science communication activity through the use of social media
Instructions for application
The application shall include:
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A short cover letter in which you describe yourself and why you are suitable for this position (max 1 page)
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CV (max 1 page)
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Proof of registration showing that you are enrolled and registered in education at a university during the semester, and any other relevant documents (copies of grades, reference details, recommendation letters, etc.).
We will during the application period read applications and call for interviews
About the employment
The position is temporary for 3 months, in accordance with Chapter 5, §12 of the Higher Education Ordinance. The extent is 20-50%. The start date is by agreement. Location: Uppsala.
For further information about the position please contact:
Ocean Cheung, [email protected]
Please submit your application by 2026-06-04, UFV-PA 2026/1717
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 of our 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala Universityhttps://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be subject to security vetting. If security vetting is conducted, the applicant must pass the vetting process to be eligible for employment. Please do not send offers of recruitment or advertising services. Submit your application through Uppsala University's recruitment system.
Anställningsform: visstidsanställning (kortare än 3 månader) | Anställningens omfattning: deltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 20-50 | Ort: Uppsala | Län: Uppsala län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: UFV-PA 2026/1717 | Publicerat: 2026-05-21 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2026-06-04
