Research assistant in Natural Resources and Sustainable Development

Uppsala University, Department of Earth Sciences

Research assistant in Natural Resources and Sustainable Development

Are you interested in working with volcanic hazards and natural resources with the support of competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Are you looking for an employer that invests in sustainable employeeship and offers safe, favourable working conditions? We welcome you to apply for the research assistant position at the Department of Earth Sciences at Uppsala University.

The Department of Earth Sciences is Sweden’s most comprehensive academic environment for research and education in geoscience. It offers a broad range of expertise that can contribute to solving important societal issues.

Earth is a dynamic and constantly changing planet. To understand how this planet works, our researchers seek answers in the field, through laboratory experiments and advanced models. Our research and education cover a wide range of disciplines, including rocks and minerals, weather and climate, the evolution of life, natural disasters, wind power and energy, environmental and water engineering, and sustainable development.

Our research combines natural sciences and technology with social sciences and is often interdisciplinary. More than 300 people from over 30 countries work at the department, both in Uppsala and at Campus Gotland.

Our six research divisions:

• Geophysics • Air, Water and Landscape Science • Mineralogy, Petrology and Tectonics    
• Natural Resources and Sustainable Development • Palaeobiology • Wind Energy

For more information see: www.uu.se/earth-sciences

Research at the Natural Resources and Sustainable Development (NRHU) section of the Department of Earth Sciences covers a broad range of topics, including mineral and metal resources for society and the energy transition, geohazards and resilient communities, climate change, and active biodiversity. The Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Group at NRHU is currently seeking a research assistant to support this effort. For more information: NRHU.

Duties
The work includes preparing rock samples for geochemical analysis (rock cutting, crushing, grinding and mineral separation) and supporting scientific manuscript and presentation preparation. Tasks will include organizing and maintaining sample collections, compiling and maintaining sample and geochemical databases, visualizing geochemical data, reviewing and editing manuscript text, and organizing presentation material for lectures and scientific conferences. 

Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Earth Sciences. Experience in preparing rock samples, handling geochemical data and word processing software. The work requires good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Very good English language skills are essential.

Personal suitability is of high importance for this position. The candidate must be reliable and be able to independently pursue and complete the tasks within given time frames, even during peak work periods.

Additional qualifications
Experience working with vector graphics in e.g. Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape is advantageous. 

Application
The application should preferably be written in English and should include a short description of the applicant and their relevant experience as well as a CV, copies of relevant examination certificates, a copy of the B.Sc. and/or MSc theses, and any other relevant documents (e.g. letters of recommendation). 

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position, 12 months. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 15 May 2026, or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Professor Valentin Troll, valentin.troll@geo.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 15 April 2026, UFV-PA 2026/934.

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