Project assistant at the Department of Process Engineering and Applied Life Sciences

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 46 000 students and 8 500 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition. Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard equality, equal opportunities and diversity as a strength and an asset.

The Department of Process and Life Science Engineering (PLE) at Lund University is located at Kemicentrum, one of the Nordics' largest centers for education and research in the field of chemistry. PLE has around 150 employees, of which around 65 are PhD students. The department offers a broad competence in areas such as chemical engineering, food technology, biotechnology and applied microbiology. The research and education at PLE spans the entire subject of chemistry and includes both undergraduate and graduate education. The Department of Process Engineering and Applied Biosciences (PLE) at Lund University works actively to ensure a good working environment through several initiatives and routines. PLE encourages open communication and collaboration between employees, students and management to continuously improve and have regular meetings and dialogues to discuss workplace safety.

The Division of Food and Pharma conducts research and education with relevance for the food and pharmaceutical industry and other related areas. We offer a strong research environment with good research infrastructure, including a human trial facility and pilot plant for food research. Our work has a clear connection to Agenda 2030, especially to sustainable consumption and production as well as human health. An important part of our strategy is collaboration with industry, society, and other research groups both in Sweden and internationally.

Job Description

The position is located at the Department of Process Engineering and Applied Life Sciences, Division Food and Pharma.

The position involves work within the FoSSNet project. The project's vision is a strengthened and deepened network to support a new knowledge and innovation governance structure for Europe's food system.

We offer

Lund University is a state authority, which means that you receive special benefits, generous vacation and a favorable occupational pension.

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Job duties and responsibilities

Your main duties will be:

• To work as a research assistant within the FoSSNet project.
• Follow up on the project's progress and ensure the implementation of the work plan.
• Assist in organizing meetings and workshops.
• Assist in the development and dissemination of teaching materials and methods for food systems education, both in higher education and for professionals.
• Administration related to the above tasks.

Travel within Europe is part of the duties.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:

• A Master's degree in food systems or a related field.
• Knowledge of food systems, research and education.
• Strong organizational, communication and coordination skills.
• Skills in the general use of software for systematic data search and analysis.
• Skills in synthesizing information.
• Very good ability to communicate in English, both spoken and written.

Merits for the position are:

When assessing applicants, particular importance will be given to expertise in the subject. Following assessment criteria will be applied:

• Skills in preparing, establishing and supervising activities related to research and educational development in food systems.
• Ability to work independently and in a group, to analyze available information and draw conclusions.
• Ability to present results in different formats, including reports, presentations, and on online platforms.

Consideration will be given to how the applicant, through his/her experience and competence, is assessed to complement and strengthen the administrative work within the department/institution and contribute to its future development.

Other

The position is a fixed-term position for 12 months, part time (75%) with entry as soon as possible.

How to apply

The application should include a CV and a cover letter with a justification for why you are interested in the position and in what way the position matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and other information that you wish to rely on (copies of grades, information for references, letters of recommendation, etc.)”.

Welcome with your application!

LTH is Lund University’s Faculty of Engineering. At LTH we educate people, build knowledge for the future and work hard for the development of society. We create space for brilliant research and inspire creative advancements in technology, architecture and design. We have nearly 12,000 students. Every year, our researchers – many of whom work in world-leading profile areas – publish around 100 theses and 2 000 scientific findings. In addition, a number of research results and degree projects are transformed into innovations. Together we explore and create – to benefit the world.

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