Teaching assistant for research support in the field of innovation studies - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of the workplace.    

The teaching assistant will be placed at CIRCLE, Lund University. CIRCLE is a world leading centre for innovation research (circle.lu.se)

Work duties

As a teaching assistant, your work duties may vary and your tasks should provide an insight into the academic world. You will contribute to collecting quantitative and qualitative data and do analyses related to innovation studies. The work time can be planned flexibly.

The duties includes:

• Support research in the field of innovation studies
• Administrative support related to research

Qualification requirements

You are eligible to be employed if you have been admitted to first or second-cycle courses and study programmes at Lund University, either at Faculty of engineering (LTH), School of Economics and Management or Faculty of social sciences. The degree must not yet be awarded.

Required qualifications

• Undertakes studies related to the topic of innovation
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English  
• Has knowledge/experience with quantitative and qualitative methods
• High ability to collaborate, and complete tasks independently and in an effective way. 

Additional requirements : 

• Previous work with large databases and Stata is a merit.
• Previous work with conducting interviews is a merit.

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. 

Further information

The position is a fixed term position between the period 1/3/2025 – 30/06/25 at 25 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 §§.

Employment as a teaching assistant may not correspond to more than 50 per cent of a full-time post. Teaching assistants shall be employed for an indefinite period, however, for no longer than one year. These appointments may be extended. The total employment period as a teaching assistant may not, however, exceed three years. The employment is covered by the Flextime Agreement for T/A personnel.

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!