Research Assistant in Climate and Health Adaptation

Uppsala University, Department of Earth Sciences

Research Assistant position in climate and health adaptation

Are you interested in working on health adaptation to climatic factors, 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 a research assistant position 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/earthsciences

The Programme for Air, Water, and Landscape Science encompasses education and research in meteorology, hydrology, environmental analysis, and physical geography. More information on the programme’s science can be found at: LUVAL.

You will work in close collaboration with international experts in public health, health science, hydrology, climate science, social science, and statistics. You will also be part of the Swedish Centre for Impacts of Climate Extremes (climes, www.climes.se). Climes is a collaboration between Uppsala University, Lund University, and RISE. The centre is at the core of an interdisciplinary research community and regularly coordinates scientific meetings, international exchanges, and training opportunities.

This is a temporary position at 100% full-time equivalent (FTE) for 1 year. You will contribute to a Delphi study on climate and health adaptation. The position is based at the Department of Earth Sciences, Uppsala University.

Duties

Your main task will be to support data collection and coordination across different rounds of the Delphi process, including communication with international experts, organising surveys, and helping to analyse and summarise responses. By upholding high standards of efficiency and professionalism, your work will direclty contribute to impactful outcomes in the field of climate and health research.

Requirements

We are seeking a motivated and organised individual with a Bachelor’s degree in public health or a related field. You should have experience working in international contexts and be comfortable adapting to diverse cultural settings. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential. As a person, you are curious, highly motivated, and persistent. Experience in projects related to climate and health is required.

Excellent spoken and written English is required. You should enjoy working collaboratively, as the role involves interaction with international research networks and partners.

Additional Qualifications

Knowledge of additional languages beyond English is an advantage.

The application should contain:

• A Curriculum Vitae.
• Contacts of two references (names and full contact details, including telephone number). Please do not include reference letters.

About the employment

The employment is a temporary position, 12 months. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 1 June 2026 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Giuliano Di Baldassarre, giuliano.dibaldassarre@geo.uu.se

In this recruitment we have replaced the cover letter with questions that you are asked to answer when making your application. The answers will be used as a part of the selection process.?

Please submit your application by 14 April 2026 , UFV-PA 2026/898.

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Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all of our 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces.

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