Teaching assistant

Are you interested in working with communication, outreach and events related to development research? We are looking to hire a student assistant to work with the secretariat of the Swedish Development Research Network (SweDev). SweDev was founded in 2019 and is a platform that connects development researchers across Sweden in order to strengthen collaboration within the research community, and to increase interaction between development researchers and practitioners.

Since 2024, SweDev’s secretariat is hosted at the Department of Government. The Department of Government belongs to the Faculty of Social Sciences at Uppsala University and has about 100 teachers, researchers, doctoral students, and administrative staff. Its activities consist mainly of teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels and in postgraduate education. In addition, the department conducts extensive research at national and international levels. Read more about the department's activities on our website: www.statsvet.uu.se.

Duties

Duties for a teaching assistant can include teaching, administration or participation in research or artistic research. The duties for this position will focus on assisting the SweDev secretariat through maintaining the website, communicating within and outside the network, co-organising and publicising events, monitoring relevant events and new research findings, and participating in regular meetings of SweDev’s executive committee and steering group.

Requirements

For employment as a teaching assistant, it is a requirement that you are admitted as a student at undergraduate or advanced level. For this position, you will also need the following:

• Specialisation in development studies (Bachelor degree or ongoing studies)
• Good knowledge of development research and Swedish development cooperation
• Proficiency in English (verbally and in writing)
• Good communication skills and an interest in working with digital communication
• Documented ability to work independently
• Good cooperation skills.
  
  
  

Additional Qualifications

Experience of managing social media and/or a website for an organization, or similar experience, is meriting. Earlier experience of working in the development sector, in Sweden or abroad, is also meriting. Enthusiasm and interest in development research and SweDev’s work will also be considered in the assessment of candidates.

About The Employment

The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5

• 12. Scope of employment: 20% for 5 months, with possible extension. Starting date: 1 September 2025, or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala.
  
  
  

For further information about the position, please contact: Emma Elfversson, [email protected]

Please submit your application by 15 August 2025, UFV-PA 2025/1724.

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Uppsala 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 of our 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala Universityhttps://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be subject to security vetting. If security vetting is conducted, the applicant must pass the vetting process to be eligible for employment. Please do not send offers of recruitment or advertising services. Submit your application through Uppsala University's recruitment system.

Anställningsform: tidsbegränsad anställning | Anställningens omfattning: deltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 20 | Ort: Uppsala | Län: Uppsala län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: UFV-PA 2025/1724 | Facklig företrädare: ST/TCO [email protected], ST/TCO [email protected], Seko Universitetsklubben [email protected], Seko Universitetsklubben [email protected], Saco-rådet [email protected], Saco-rådet [email protected], | Publicerat: 2025-07-25 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2025-08-15