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

We seek an individual to assist with research activities as well as coordinate and manage activities in two interdisciplinary projects at Lund University Centre for sustainability Studies: WaterWarmth Project (Accelerating the transition towards sustainable heating in the North Sea region), and TRANSFORM, a project exploring impact pathways to sustainable transformations in small- & medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The responsibilities will include assisting in work/collaborations with national and international academic institutions and periodically with actors outside of academia, including municipalities, SMEs, branch and interest organizations. The project assistant will work directly with project leaders. The desired applicant should have proven experience coordinating multiple tasks in a dynamic academic environment. Furthermore, the applicant should possess an advanced interdisciplinary academic degree (MSc. or equivalent) with solid experience in research focused on sustainability transitions and transformations. English fluency is essential; strong Swedish language skills is also a plus. Periodic travel for project meetings etc. can be required.

Main tasks

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Data organization and analysis (including qualitative and quantitative methods) using established analytical frameworks
• Basic report writing
• Report and paper editing
• Arrangement of meetings and workshops involving a stakeholders/actors
• Project/work package management
• Support project work package planning

Desired skills

• Ability to cooperate with a research teams consisting of engineering and social scientists
• Outreach/collaboration experience with actors outside academia
• Data analysis
• Academic and report text writing.

Application materials to be submitted

• An extended cover letter (max. 2 pages)
• CV including any publications (max. 3 pages) Note: Materials are to be written in English