Mechanical workshop technician - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

A technician is sought for the mechanical workshop at AlbaNova University Centre.AlbaNova houses Physics, Astronomy and Biotechnology activities conducted at both KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Stockholm University. The mechanical workshop is a common resource for all research and teaching activities at AlbaNova. This position is placed at the Department of Physics at the school of Engineering Sciences.

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
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and get settled in Sweden and at KTH.

Read more about what it is like to work at KTH

Qualifications

Requirements

• A graduate degree or an advanced level (higher education) in the research subject or equivalent competence. 

You should have a good background in working in a mechanical workshop environment and be well acquainted in the manual production of high precision items using, e.g., lathes and milling machines, as well as hand-tools. Experience with design using CAD tools and CAM is also of importance. Other skills, such as welding and sheet metal working, are also of interest. You should have an inquisitive nature and enjoy solving the challenging, and often loosely defined, problems presented by researchers. You will be engaged in projects which are often collaborative efforts between researchers in Sweden and abroad, and industrial partners. You should enjoy working independently and as part of a team. Time management skills are required as you will be involved in several projects concurrently. Owing to the international working environment at AlbaNova, good knowledge of both written and spoken Swedish and English is required. Applicants should have a high-school education in workshop technology (“verkstadsteknisk gymnasieutbildning”), or have acquired equivalent experience from workplace training. Candidates shortlisted for this position will be required to complete an evaluation of practical skills as part of the interview process.

Preferred qualifications

• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.

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.

The application must include:

1. A personal letter of max two pages
2. CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
3. Up to 3 letters of recommendation

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).

About the employment

The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to 12 months (or years), with access according to agreement.

Other information

Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values

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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.