The Department of Systems and Space Engineering conducts world-leading research and education with a strong experimental and applied focus. Our research topics fall within the fields of aerospace engineering, signals and systems, computer science, information systems, and industrial electronics. With us, you can earn a Master of Science in Engineering in technical physics and electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied AI, or aerospace engineering. We also offer programs in areas such as computer game programming, systems science, and digital service development. In addition, we offer several international master’s programs, for example in space and information security.
Would you like to combine your studies with rewarding work in academia? The department is seeking one or more students who would like to work as teaching assistants in courses during the first semester to support our faculty.
We offer
Luleå University of Technology is a government agency and offers excellent employment conditions. As a student employed as a teaching assistant, you’ll have the opportunity to combine your studies with work, thereby supplementing your theoretical knowledge with practical work experience.
Job Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will vary and provide insight into the academic world. You will be in regular contact with the instructors responsible for the courses. Examples of duties:
- Teaching support in undergraduate programs (supervision of lab sessions and exercises)
- Grading reports, assignments, and lab work
- Course administration, including submitting grading data
- Working in the Canvas learning platform
- Leading applied exercises and discussions on study techniques
- Coaching students in preparation for group projects
- Developing and creating course materials as needed
Qualifications and Experience
We are looking for someone who has been admitted to a bachelor’s or master’s program at LTU, preferably within the department’s programs. Strong subject knowledge is required, and it is advantageous if you have taken the course you will be teaching. You must be able to express yourself both orally and in writing in Swedish and English. Teaching ability and a genuine interest in teaching are important, and experience with similar work is advantageous. We conduct a comprehensive assessment with a strong emphasis on personal suitability.
Terms and Conditions
The employment is governed by the Higher Education Ordinance (Chapter 5, Section 10). You must be an active student throughout the entire period of employment. The position may not exceed 50% of full-time employment. Employment may be granted for a maximum of one year at a time, but for a total of no more than three years.
Hourly Wage/Compensation
Compensation for teaching assistants is based on the student’s academic credits:
Level 1 (<180 hp): 156 SEK/hour (approx. 25,700 SEK/month for full-time work).
Level 2 (≥180 credits): 171 SEK/hour (approx. 28,200 SEK/month for full-time work).
Information
The workload may vary over time and by agreement, but the goal is to distribute it in a way that makes it compatible with studies at the university.
The position covers the second study period, Fall Semester 26 (November through January), with the possibility of extension.
The scope of the position will be determined by agreement with the student in question, based on the interests and availability stated in the application. The actual number of hours will be distributed over a three-month period to determine the percentage of full-time employment.
The position is assigned to the research department where the majority of the work is carried out.
Specific courses HT26, study period 2
Please note that, under normal circumstances, several students share the role of teaching assistant for a course.
Course code, course name, location, hours, contact person
https://www.ltu.se/utbildning/utbildningsplan-och-kursplan/kursplan?id=D7064E - Neuromorphic Information Processing, Luleå, 12 hours, Fredrik Sandin (mailto:Fredrik.Sandin@ltu.se), Foteini Liwicki (mailto:foteini.liwicki@ltu.se)
https://www.ltu.se/utbildning/utbildningsplan-och-kursplan/kursplan?id=D7089E - Document Analysis and Recognition, Luleå, 5 hours, Elisa Barney Smith (mailto:elisa.barney@ltu.se)
https://www.ltu.se/utbildning/utbildningsplan-och-kursplan/kursplan?id=E0003E, Circuit Theory, Luleå, 39 hours, Joakim Nilsson (mailto:joakim.1.nilsson@ltu.se)
https://www.ltu.se/utbildning/utbildningsplan-och-kursplan/kursplan?id=E0013E - Introductory Course in Electrical Engineering, Luleå, 44 hours, Torbjörn Löfqvist (mailto:torbjorn.lofqvist@ltu.se)
https://www.ltu.se/utbildning/utbildningsplan-och-kursplan/kursplan?id=D0012E, Algorithms and Data Structures, Luleå, 57 hours, Jingsen Chen (mailto:Jingsen.Chen@ltu.se)
https://www.ltu.se/utbildning/utbildningsplan-och-kursplan/kursplan?id=D0035E, Object-Oriented Programming Methodology, Luleå, 40 hours, Håkan Jonsson (mailto:hakan.jonsson@ltu.se)
D00024E, Java II Programming, Luleå/Distance Learning, 40 hours, Ingemar Andersson (mailto:ingemar.andersson@ltu.se)
Contact
For information about the hiring process, please contact: Robert Brännström, 0910-585358, mailto:robert.brannstrom@ltu.se
https://www.ltu.se/om-universitetet/arbeta-hos-oss/att-soka-en-anstallning#h-Fackligakontaktpersoner
Application
Apply using the application button below and attach an extract from Ladok certifying your eligibility. Please mark your application with the reference number below. In your application, specify which course and which of the course periods you are interested in.
Application deadline: November 5, 2026
Reference number: 5435-2026