Lunds universitet, Samhällsvetenskapliga fakulteten, Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies (LUCSUS)

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 project assistant will mainly work on the project “Of People, PV, Power Lines: Energy Islands in the Nordics” funded by the Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet). They will support Henner Busch in conducting research on energy planning and citizen participation in the energy transition on Gotland (Sweden) and Åland (Finland but Swedish-speaking).

The work includes organising, conducting & documenting data collection through field work and desk-research. This includes interviews, policy document and other material. The project assistant will contribute to the writing of scientific articles. 

The successful candidate is expected to hold a master degree in sustainability science, human geography, political science or a corresponding programme. Deeper knowledge about Just Transition, Energy Justice or energy planning are required for this job. Applicants are invited to submit material that document this knowledge. The job also requires fluency in both Swedish and English. Experience from previous research projects using qualitative methods and stakeholder involvement are a merit.  

Application materials to be submitted
-    A detailed personal letter (max. 2 pages)
-    CV including any publications (max. 3 pages)

This is a temporary employment for 9 months.

Type of employment Special fixed-term employment
Contract type Full time
First day of employment September or according to agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2024/2427
Contact
  • Henner Busch, henner.busch@lucsus.lu.se
  • Cecilia Kardum Smith, HR, cecilia.kardum_smith@lucsus.lu.se
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366
Published 24.Jul.2024
Last application date 21.Aug.2024 11:59 PM CEST

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