Teaching Assistants (Amanuens) within development of photocatalytic metal organic frameworks and related materials

Temporary part-time employment, 4-months, 40%, with start as soon as possible or as agreed upon. 

Are you a committed, driven student who is interested in contributing to important research? Then you should apply for the role of teaching assistant/ research assistant with us!

As a teaching assistant, you are a student working part-time alongside your studies.

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About the department

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering aims to be an environment for successful and valuable research and education with a focus on materials science solutions for important societal challenges. Our department is an exciting workplace with research in a broad technology-related area, from basic research to large-scale applied research, and close contacts with students through the department's involvement in engineering and master's programs. Our research and teaching are conducted within seven divisions with different research focuses, as well as a division that provides support and service. The department is an international place to work, and has around 230 active co-workers.

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About the division

The Division of Nanotechnology and Functional Materials is part of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ångström Laboratory. At the division, we conduct research within functional porous materials for energy and environmental applications, nano biomaterials, sustainable electrical energy storage and energy transformations, functionalization of electrode surfaces for catalytic applications, additive manufacturing of pharmaceutical materials, microsensors for in vivo usage and sustainable materials from biomass. Researchers here thus have extensive experience in the functionalization of biomaterials, biocompatibility, diagnostics, additive manufacturing, organic energy storage, nanosafety and the development and characterization of functional porous materials.

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Our research group specialises in the synthesis and optimisation of a wide range of porous materials, including porous oxides, zeolites, metal-organic framework (MOF), Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) etc. We are searching for a research assistant to join our group. As a research assistant, you will be responsible carrying out experimental research work on the development of mixed-metal oxides and narrow pore metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as efficient photocatalysts..

Work duties

Typical work tasks include the synthesis and characterisation (e.g. X-ray diffraction, IR spectroscopy, electron microscopy, gas adsorption) of solid oxides and metal-organic frameworks, working together with other researchers on photocatalytic reactions using MOFs. Assisting other researchers with their experiments in the related topic.

Qualification requirements:

To be hired as a teaching assistant (Amanuens), you must be enrolled in and registered for undergraduate or advanced studies. The employment may correspond to a maximum of 50% of full-time work. Employment as a teaching assistant is regulated by Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance.

We require good academic results from a master's or civil engineering or mechanical engineering program and that you have completed at least two years of full-time studies. We also require good academic results from courses in materials engineering or mechanical engineering.

For this position the following is required:

Good results in courses related to inorganic, organic, or analytical chemistry Good laboratory and data analysis skills Be highly organised Good written and oral skills in English Experience in synthesis and characterization of MOFs, especially for sorption of pollutants

Additional qualifications

• Documented experience in science communication, or willingness to contribute towards the groups science communication activity through the use of social media

Instructions for application

The application shall include:

• A short cover letter in which you describe yourself and why you are suitable for this position (max 1 page)
• CV (max 1 page)
• Proof of registration showing that you are enrolled and registered in education at a university during the semester, and any other relevant documents (copies of grades, reference details, recommendation letters, etc.).

We will during the application period read applications and call for interviews

About the employment

The position is temporary for 4 months, in accordance with Chapter 5, §12 of the Higher Education Ordinance.
The extent is 40%.
The start date: as soon as possible or as agreed upon. 
Location: Uppsala.

For the position of teaching assistant (Amanuens), the current salary range is SEK 26,800–32,000 per month, based on full-time employment. The final salary is determined based on the extent of employment (10–50%) and your progress in your studies.

For further information about the position please contact:

Ocean Cheung, ocean.cheung@angstrom.uu.se          

Please submit your application by 14-09-2026, UFV-PA 2026/2573