{"data":{"id":165580,"slug":"forskningsassistent-for-national-electron-microprobe-laboratory-vikariat","type":"job","title":"Research Assistant for National Electron Microprobe Laboratory, Temporary Position","description":"The Department of Earth Sciences is Sweden's most comprehensive academic environment for research and education in earth sciences. Here you will find broad expertise that contributes to solutions for important societal challenges.\nEarth is a dynamic planet that is constantly changing. To understand how our planet works, our researchers seek answers in the field, through laboratory experiments, and advanced models. Our research and education cover a wide range of areas; rocks and minerals, weather and climate, the evolution of life, natural disasters, wind power and energy, environmental and water engineering, and sustainable development.\nOur research combines natural science and engineering with social science and is often interdisciplinary. The department employs over 300 people from more than 30 countries, both in Uppsala and at Campus Gotland.\nOur six research divisions:\n\u2022  Geophysics \u2022 Air, water and landscape science \u2022 Mineralogy, petrology and tectonics\n\u2022  Natural resources and sustainable development \u2022 Paleobiology \u2022 Wind energy\nFor more information see: https:\/\/www.uu.se\/institution\/geovetenskaper\nResearch and education within the Mineralogy, Petrology and Tectonics program at the Department of Earth Sciences is conducted primarily within three integrated fields: mineralogy, petrology, and tectonics. The program operates a new Field Emission Electron Probe Microanalyzer (JXA-8530F JEOL HYPERPROBE), equipped with five crystal spectrometers (WDS), secondary (SE) and backscatter electron detectors (BSE). The instrument performs quantitative chemical analyses at a micrometer scale and imaging of minerals or materials down to a nanometer scale. Quantitative analyses of elements are possible in the range from beryllium to uranium.\nJob Responsibilities\nThe research assistant will be responsible for operation and maintenance of the FE-EPMA and general management of the laboratory. In addition to routine operation and customer service, responsibilities will also include development and implementation of new micro-analytical methods such as in-situ chemical dating, trace element-based geothermobarometry, and basic analysis of volatile elements (depending on demand). Responsibilities will also include assisting students using the EMPA and training related to the role focus.\nQualification Requirements\nMaster's degree in mineralogy and\/or petrology. Experience with Field Emission Electron MicroProbe and conventional electron microprobe is required. The applicant should also have a background in other electron-based micro-beam techniques such as SEM-EDS-EBSD and parallel techniques: Raman spectroscopy and practical understanding of mass spectrometry methods (e.g. LA-ICP-MS) applied to rock-forming minerals.\nDesired\/Meriting Qualifications\nPractical experience with JEOL EPMA instruments (and specifically JXA-8530F Field Emission EPMA) is highly meriting. Experience in preparing EPMA datasets for thermodynamic modeling and geochronology is also highly meriting. It is desirable that the candidate has documented strong knowledge in modern mineralogy and petrology. Ability to build and develop professional networks with colleagues and to maintain close contact and collaboration with other institutions and laboratories worldwide is meriting. Knowledge of Swedish bedrock and training experience is meriting.\nThe evaluation of applicants will be weighted equally on scientific competence, technical skills, and experience with the relevant instrumentation.\nAbout the Position\nThe employment is fixed-term, until March 14, 2027. Full-time equivalent is 80%. Start date October 1, 2026, or by agreement. Work location: Uppsala.\nInformation about the position is provided by: Prof. Jaroslaw Majka, 018 - 471 2551, jaroslaw.majka@geo.uu.se\nWelcome to submit your application no later than September 10, 2026, UFV-PA 2026\/2494\nUppsala 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 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces.\nRead more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University\nhttps:\/\/uu.se\/om-uu\/jobba-hos-oss\/\nThe employment may be subject to security clearance. For security clearance, approval of the applicant is a condition for employment.\nWe decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance.\nApplications are received through Uppsala University's recruitment system.\nLabor representatives: Saco-S - saco-s@uu.se, Seko - seko@uadm.uu.se, ST (OFR\/S) - ofr@uu.se","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"Forskningsassistent f\u00f6r National Electron Microprobe Laboratory, vikariat","description_original":"Institutionen f\u00f6r geovetenskaper \u00e4r Sveriges mest helt\u00e4ckande akademiska milj\u00f6 f\u00f6r forskning och utbildning inom geovetenskap. H\u00e4r finns en bred kompetens som bidrar till l\u00f6sningar p\u00e5 viktiga samh\u00e4llsfr\u00e5gor.\nJorden \u00e4r en dynamisk planet som st\u00e4ndigt f\u00f6r\u00e4ndras. F\u00f6r att f\u00f6rst\u00e5 hur v\u00e5r planet fungerar s\u00f6ker v\u00e5ra forskare svar ute i f\u00e4lt, genom laboratorieexperiment och avancerade modeller. V\u00e5r forskning och utbildning t\u00e4cker en m\u00e4ngd olika omr\u00e5den; bergarter och mineral, v\u00e4der och klimat, livets utveckling, naturkatastrofer, vindkraft och energi, milj\u00f6- och vattenteknik, och h\u00e5llbar utveckling.\nV\u00e5r forskning f\u00f6renar naturvetenskap och teknik med samh\u00e4llsvetenskap och \u00e4r ofta tv\u00e4rvetenskaplig. Vid institutionen arbetar \u00f6ver 300 personer fr\u00e5n fler \u00e4n 30 l\u00e4nder, b\u00e5de i Uppsala och p\u00e5 Campus Gotland.\nV\u00e5ra sex forskningsavdelningar:\n\u2022\u00a0 Geofysik \u2022 Luft- vatten- och landskapsl\u00e4ra \u2022 Mineralogi, petrologi och tektonik\n\u2022\u00a0 Naturresurser och h\u00e5llbar utveckling \u2022 Paleobiologi \u2022 Vindenergi\nF\u00f6r mer information se: https:\/\/www.uu.se\/institution\/geovetenskaper\nForskningen och utbildning inom programmet Mineralogi, petrologi och tektonik vid Institutionen f\u00f6r geovetenskaper bedrivs fr\u00e4mst inom tre integrerade f\u00e4lt: mineralogi, petrologi och tektonik. Programmet bedriver en ny Field Emission Electron Probe Microanalyzer (JXA-8530F JEOL HYPERPROBE), utrustad med fem kristallspektrometrar (WDS), sekund\u00e4r (SE) och bakspridning elektron detektorer (BSE). Instrumentet utf\u00f6r kvantitativa kemiska analyser p\u00e5 en mikrometerskala och avbildning av mineralen eller material ner till en nanometerskala. Kvantitativa analyser av grund\u00e4mnen \u00e4r m\u00f6jliga inom omr\u00e5det fr\u00e5n beryllium till uran.\nArbetsuppgifter \nForskningsassistenten kommer att ansvara f\u00f6r drift och underh\u00e5ll av FE-EPMA, och f\u00f6rvaltning av laboratoriet i allm\u00e4nhet. F\u00f6rutom rutinm\u00e4ssig drift och kundservice kommer arbetsuppgifterna \u00e4ven att omfatta utveckling och inf\u00f6rande av nya mikro-analytiska metoder s\u00e5som in-situ kemisk datering, geotermobarometri baserad p\u00e5 sp\u00e5r\u00e4mnen samt grundl\u00e4ggande analyser av flyktiga \u00e4mnen (beroende p\u00e5 efterfr\u00e5gan). Arbetsuppgifterna kommer ocks\u00e5 att omfatta att assistera studenter som anv\u00e4nder EMPA och uppl\u00e4rning relaterad till rollfokus.\nKvalifikationskrav\nMastersexamen i mineralogi och\/eller petrologi. Erfarenheter av Field Emission Electron MicroProbe och traditionell elektron-mikrosond erfordras. Den s\u00f6kande ska ocks\u00e5 ha en bakgrund i andra elektron-baserade mikrostr\u00e5ltekniker s\u00e5som SEM-EDS-EBSD och parallella tekniker: Ramanspektroskopi och praktisk f\u00f6rst\u00e5else f\u00f6r masspektrometrimetoder (e.g. LA-ICP-MS) i till\u00e4mpning p\u00e5 bergbildande mineral. \n\u00d6nskv\u00e4rt\/meriterande i \u00f6vrigt\nPraktisk erfarenhet med JEOL EPMA-instrument (och specifikt JXA-8530F Field Emission EPMA) \u00e4r mycket meriterande. Erfarenhet av att f\u00f6rbereda EPMA-dataset f\u00f6r termodynamisk modellering och geochronologi \u00e4r \u00e4ven mycket meriterande. Det \u00e4r \u00f6nskv\u00e4rt att kandidaten har dokumenterat goda kunskaper inom modern mineralogi och petrologi. F\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att bygga och utveckla professionella n\u00e4tverk med kollegor och att uppr\u00e4tth\u00e5lla n\u00e4ra kontakt och samarbete med andra institutioner och laboratorier v\u00e4rlden \u00f6ver \u00e4r meriterande. Kunskap i svensk berggrund och erfarenhet av uppl\u00e4rning \u00e4r meriterande.\nBed\u00f6mningen av de s\u00f6kande kommer att g\u00f6ras med lika stor vikt vid vetenskaplig kompetens, tekniska f\u00e4rdigheter och erfarenhet av den aktuella instrumenteringen.\nOm anst\u00e4llningen \nAnst\u00e4llningen \u00e4r tidsbegr\u00e4nsad, fram till den 14 mars 2027. Omfattningen \u00e4r 80%. Tilltr\u00e4de 1 oktober 2026, eller enligt \u00f6verrenskommelse. Placeringsort: Uppsala.\nUpplysningar om anst\u00e4llningen l\u00e4mnas av: Prof. Jaroslaw Majka, 018 - 471 2551, jaroslaw.majka@geo.uu.se\n\u00a0\nV\u00e4lkommen med din ans\u00f6kan senast den 10 september 2026, UFV-PA 2026\/2494\nUppsala universitet \u00e4r ett brett forskningsuniversitet med stark internationell st\u00e4llning. Det yttersta m\u00e5let \u00e4r att bedriva utbildning och forskning av h\u00f6gsta kvalitet och relevans f\u00f6r att g\u00f6ra skillnad i samh\u00e4llet. V\u00e5r viktigaste tillg\u00e5ng \u00e4r alla 7 500 anst\u00e4llda och 53 000 studenter som med nyfikenhet och engagemang g\u00f6r Uppsala universitet till en av landets mest sp\u00e4nnande arbetsplatser.\nL\u00e4s mer om v\u00e5ra f\u00f6rm\u00e5ner och hur det \u00e4r att jobba inom Uppsala universitet\nhttps:\/\/uu.se\/om-uu\/jobba-hos-oss\/\nAnst\u00e4llningen kan komma att s\u00e4kerhetspr\u00f6vas. 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