Project assistant Urban Arena Testbeds - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, LTH, Department of Architecture and Built Environment (ABM)

Description of the workplace

LTH forms the Faculty of Engineering at Lund University, with approximately 9 000 students. The research carried out at LTH is of a high international standard and we are continuously developing our teaching methods and adapting our courses to current needs. The Department of Architecture and Built Environment has a turnover of approx. SEK 90 million/year and employs approx. 70 people – teachers, researchers, technical/administrative staff and PhD students, as well as short-term staff. The technical/administrative staff of eight employees make up the department's joint office for operational support. https://www.abm.lth.se

Research and education at the Department of Architecture and the Built Environment (ABM) involves architecture, urban planning and the built environment in general, its creation, change and development over time. Human experiences and behaviors as well as physical design and technical aspects of the built environment are a common area of interest for the department's research. The concept of sustainable living environments addresses the interest in environments as a framework for the lives that are lived. The Urban Arena gathers, strengthens and informs the research activities Lund University related to sustainable urban development. The research environment includes a network of approximately 200 researchers. Specifically, events are organized within the Urban Arena Testbed project to spread knowledge and facilitate cooperation. Together with our cooperation partners, and in dialogue with the actors of the surrounding society, innovative and scientifically well-founded solutions to current challenges in sustainable urban development are implemented.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees receive particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee.

Work duties

The position will be part of the Urban Arena Testbeds project led by Professor Andrew Karvonen and Associate Senior Lecturer Ida Sandström. The project involves transdisciplinary engagement with multiple partners in the Skåne region.

Specific work duties will include:

• Assisting on transdisciplinary research related to sustainable urban development.
• Coordinate workshops and activities with various researchers and non-academic partners.

Qualifications

Required qualifications for the position are:

• Master’s degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, or a related field
• Good oral and written proficiency in Swedish and English
• Experience in writing

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills are deemed to complement and strengthen the work within the department.

Additional desirable qualities for the position include:

• Experience in writing reports
• Community engagement

Further information

The position is a fixed term position for 11 months at 100 per cent of full time and starting by agreement.

How to apply

Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificates or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)”

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