Project assistant in biology (PA2026/820)

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Lunds universitet

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Work duties

The work involves field studies and associated computer, greenhouse and laboratory work as part of the POLLCLIM project that focuses on the ecology and evolution of generalized pollination systems.

The project assistants will assist with field studies of plants and pollinators in southern Sweden, preparation for such work, and processing of plant and insect samples collected in the field. The work will be intense during the core field season (c. 15 May to 1 July), and less intense before and after this period.

The work will be carried out within the research group of Dr. Øystein Opedal within the "Speciation, Adaptation and Co-Evolution (SPACE)" research environment.

With this announcement we open up for hiring up to two project assistants during the field season from 1 May to July 31, with flexible start and end date within these dates. 

Qualifications

• University education in ecology, evolution or conservation biology.
• Field work with plants and/or insects.
• Ability and willingness to stay in the field for extended periods under variable conditions, and flexibility in the event of short-term changes in tasks and schedule.
• Good knowledge in written and spoken English
• Basic knowledge about plants and insects, identification and capture.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a group.

Other merits

• Master’s degree in Biology
• Broad experience of biological work, ideally field experience with plants and insects
• Good communicative and cooperative skills
• Good leadership skills and ability to supervise students
• A valid Swedish driver’s license as we use a car to get out into the field. 
• Administrative experience
• Computer experience

We will place great emphasis on personal skills and suitedness. We will also consider ambition, drive and independence. Certain administrative tasks are also part of the work within the research group. There will also be logistic in conjunction with the field work and supervision of both Swedish and foreign students who will participate in the work.

Terms of employment

Fixed-term employment: May 1. 2026 - July 31. 2026

Scope of employment: 100%

Contact person: Dr. Øystein H. Opedal (oystein.opedalbiol.lu.se)

Instructions on how to apply

Applications should include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the employment corresponds to your qualifications. The application should also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendati

Type of employment
Seasonal Work

Contract type
Full time

First day of employment
Preliminary 2026-05-01 or according to agreement

Salary
Månadslön

Number of positions
1

Full-time equivalent
100

City
Lund

County
Skåne län

Country
Sweden

Reference number
PA2026/820

Contact

• Øystein Opedal, Senior Lecturer, +46768503405, oystein.opedalbiol.lu.se

Union representative

• OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362, stst.lu.se
• SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kanslisaco-s.lu.se, kanslisaco-s.lu.se
• SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366, sekocivilseko.lu.se

Published
11.Mar.2026

Last application date
01.Apr.2026

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