Research Engineer in History of Science, Technology and Environment - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

You will be part of a dynamic and multicultural research environment at the Division’s Environmental Humanities Laboratory (KTH EHL) where historical studies are seamlessly integrated with studies with a more present-day focus.

The position includes the following tasks:

• Management of the EHL’s databases, in particular the ongoing Map of the Other Worlds, which will be produced through the Formas project Occupy Climate Change!
• Work with different databases providing materials for the research conducted at the EHL
• Editing support (text formatting, proofreading)
• Managing the EHL’s and related projects’ communication channels, including social media and websites

The position also includes the administration and organization of events, meetings etc. as well as other administrative tasks connected to the research projects at the EHL.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Help to relocate and get settled in Sweden and at KTH.

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Qualifications

Requirements

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in environmental history, political ecology, environmental science or related field.

• Excellent English skills.

Preferred qualifications

It is commendable if you have experience in the digital humanities, as well as experience of working in an international research environment. You should also have awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with a specific focus on gender equality.

Personal competencies that we are looking for, for this position: 

• Structured
• good ability to take initiative
• good ability to learn new tasks
• good ability to work independently as well as in a group
• good communication skills.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competence and suitability.

Trade union representatives

You will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH's webbpage.

Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

The application shall include the following documents:

• A brief statement with a description of your education so far as well as future goals and interests
• Curriculum vitae.
• Certificate of your master’s or bachelor’s degree.
• Names and phone number of two or more reference persons.

About the employment

The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to 8 months part-time 70%, with access according to agreement.

Other information

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Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.