Teaching assistant at the Department of Chemistry

Description of the workplace

The division of Biotechnology, located at Kemicentrum in Lund, consists of about 40 researchers and teachers. The research activities are focused on various aspects of environmental-, analytical-, food- medical- and industrial biotechnology and consist of both basic and applied research. The division takes active part in teaching at the undergraduate level in the Biotechnology Engineering programme and International Masters programme in Biotechnology at Faculty of Engineering (LTH).

Work duties

As a teaching assistant, your tasks may vary and should provide insight into the academic world at the faculty where you are studying. The position is based on a collaboration between the BioOrg and fermentation groups, which work on industrial biotechnology-based research projects. The groups specialize, among other things, in the valorization of industrial waste streams and in production and synthesis using biotechnological methods, with a particular focus on enzymes and microorganisms. This position will contribute to an ongoing research project funded by Vinnova to refine waste streams from the food industry in the form of potatoes and seaweed, with a particular focus on the fermentation of so-called “single-cell protein” and improving flavor.

The duties include:

• Fermentation of potato residues
• Fermentation of seaweed
• Techno-economical calculations
• Life cycle analysis
• Chemical analysis
• Report writing

Qualification requirements

Eligible to be employed as an teaching assistant is anyone who has been admitted to a first or second cycle programme at the Faculty (or related subject for the joint departments). The degree may not be completed.

Required qualifications:

• Admitted to Master’s in Management or similar
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English  
• Experience about fermentation of seaweed
• Handling of microorganisms
• Analytical techniques for monitoring fermentation
• Knowledge in biotechnological methods

Additional requirements:

• Skills in life cycle analysis
• Skills in techno-economical analysis
• Project management (run two projects simultaneously)

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.

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Further information

The position is a fixed term position for 2024-11-20 – 2025-06-08 period at 50 per cent of full time. The employment as a Teaching Assistant is regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 2017:284), 5 chapter 8-12 §§. The position is covered by the Flexitime Agreement for T/A staff.

How to apply

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!