Teaching assistant at the Department of Food Technology, Engineering and Nutrition (KLGN01) - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply
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Lunds universitet, LTH, Institutionen för livsmedelsteknik (LTH)
Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.
Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.
The Department of Food Technology, Engineering, and Nutrition reimagines and improves both products and processes in the food supply chain.
Our work has a clear connection to Agenda 2030 through a research focus on sustainable and nutritious food for the future.
Collaboration with industry, farmers, and other research groups both inside and out of Sweden is an important component of our strategy.
Several well-known food innovations have come out of the Department, e.g. Oatly and Proviva.
Description of the workplace
The research group Food Hygiene at the Department of Food Technology, Engineering and Nutrition develops methods for identification of bacteria and clarifies the role of these bacteria in food and human health. The research performed in the group has been pioneering in development of probiotics and the group has a close collaboration within both medical care, industry and academia.
What we offer
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/work-lund-university
Work duties
As a Teaching assistant your work duties may vary, but you must be admitted to studies at the faculty where the work is to be carried out and the duties should provide an insight into the academic world.
You will be employed as a Teaching assistant to support the Probiotic course (KLGN01), where your main duties and responsibilities include laboratory work, PBL and exercises during the course.
The duties include:
- Preparation for laboratory sessions
- Supervision of students during laboratory sessions
- Supervision of students during data analysis
- Supervision of students during PBL
Qualification requirements
Only those admitted to first or second-cycle courses and study programmes at the faculty may be employed as teaching assistants.
Required qualifications:
- Admitted as a student at the Faculty of Engineering and has at least 120 credits that the employer considers relevant
- Successfully completed the course KLGN01 or an equivalent course from another University
- Very good oral and written proficiency in English
- Good knowledge in basic microbiology
- Good communication skills
Additional requirements:
- Knowledge/experience in handling and analysing samples using Illumina MiSeq
- Experience of using Qiime bioinformatic platform
We offer
Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. With an employment as a teaching assistant you can combine studies with work and complement your theoretical knowledge with practical work experience.
Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University. https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/work-lund-university
Further information
The position is a fixed term position for a 2-month period at 25 per cent of full time and starting at 231101or according to agreement. The employment as a Teaching assistant is regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 2017:284), 5 chapter 8-12 §§.
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. We ask you to attach documentation from LADOK certifying your eligibility. The application should also include a degree certificate 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.)”
Welcome to apply!
| Type of employment | Temporary position (shorter than 3 months) |
|---|---|
| Contract type | Part-time |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 25% |
| City | Lund |
| County | Skåne län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | PA2023/3083 |
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| Published | 04.Oct.2023 |
| Last application date | 17.Oct.2023 11:59 PM CEST |