Amanuens in computer science and engineering, academic year 2026/2027

Reference number PAR 2026/190

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

The department of Computer Science and Engineering is a fully integrated department with the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology as principles. The department offer courses in a broad range of subjects.

For the academic year 2026/2027 the department of Computer Science and Engineering is looking for amanuens that have a strong interest in our academic areas Computer network and systems, Computer science, Data science and AI, Interaction design and Software Engineering and are interested in passing on their knowledge to others.  

Job assignments

As amanuens/teaching assistant, you will have work tasks within teaching and/or administration.

You will work with helping and supporting teachers with practical elements linked to the courses offered by the department. Your work tasks could include preparations for lectures and lab exercises, assisting with lectures and lab exercises, supervising lab exercises and other exercises.  You will have regular contact with each course responsible about which elements and practical moments you can be of help within.  

In your application you will be able to show interest in a specific academic area and/or a track with courses. You can read more about the courses/tracks that are available on the link (opens in a new window): click here! 

Qualifications

To be qualified for the position you are an active student at University of Gothenburg or Chalmers University of Technology during the employment period, preferably studying in one of the institution’s BSc or MSc level programmes.

To be qualified for the position you should have good knowledge in English, both spoken and written.

To be able to complete your work as amanuens you need to be in Gothenburg, Sweden and perform work tasks at campus Johanneberg or campus Lindholmen.

It is a merit if you have experience of teaching and are skilled in instructing and helping people in a pedagogical way. 

Assessment criteria

We will assess your academic achievements and abilities that are important for the job. It is important that you can communicate well, collaborate, inspire and engage students and that you take responsibility for your work.  

Employment

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment for at the most 10 months
Extent: 15%-20% of full-time
Location: Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Gothenburg
First day of employment: 2026-08-24

Selection process

The selection process will be based on submitted documents and shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview.

Contact information for the position

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact our Director of Studies:
Computer Network and Systems - Elias Hällqvist elias.hallqvistchalmers.se
Computing Science - Peter Ljunglöf peter.ljunglofcse.gu.se
Data Science and AI - Birgit Grohe birgit.grohecse.gu.se
Interaction Design - Olof Torgersson olof.torgerssonchalmers.se
Software Engineering - Daniel Strüber danstruchalmers.se

For questions regarding your application or the recruitment process, please contact Jenny Lind jenny.lindcse.gu.se

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg:  ?url=www.gu.se%2Fom-universitetet%2Fjobba-hos-oss%2Fhjalp-for.%26h&module=jobs&id=3205671" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=www.gu.se%2Fom-universitetet%2Fjobba-hos-oss%2Fhjalp-for.%26h&module=jobs&id=3205671" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.gu.se/om-universitetet/­jobba-hos-oss/­hjalp-for.&h p o i n t;.

Application

In order to apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to register an account in our online recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Fill in the section about personal information and answer the questions. You also need to upload your CV, an application letter (please include your plans for future studies and your previous experience within the track you show interest for), and a transcript of courses that you have passed (can be downloaded from Ladok). You will be asked to fill out which track-/s you are interested to work in. Please keep the document under Job assignments open so you can copy the track name directly from the document to your application.

After the deadline, all applications will be processed.

Your application need to be submitted by: 2026-03-22

The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.

In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.

In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.