The Department of Space and Systems Engineering conducts world-leading research and education with a strong experimental and applied profile. Our research topics are in the areas of space technology, signals and systems, computer science, information systems and industrial electronics. With us, you can train to become a civil engineer in engineering physics and electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied AI or space technology. We also offer programs in computer game programming, systems science and digital service development. In addition, we have several international master's programs, for example in space and information security.
Do you want to combine your studies with a rewarding job in academia? The department is looking for one or more students who want to work as a teacher assistant in courses in reading period 1 to support our teaching staff.
We offer
Luleå University of Technology is a government agency and offers good employment conditions. With a position as a lecturer, you as a student get the opportunity to combine studies with work to complement your theoretical knowledge with practical work experience.
Tasks
The tasks vary and provide insight into the academic world. You will have regular contact with the teachers responsible for the course. Examples of tasks:
- Instructional support in undergraduate education (supervision of laboratory work and exercises)
- Correction of reports, submissions and laboratory work
- Course administration incl. Work in the learning platform Canvas
- Lead application exercises and discussions on study techniques
- Coach students for group work
- Develop and produce course materials when needed
Competence and experience
We are looking for you who are admitted to undergraduate or graduate education at LTU, preferably within the department's program. Good subject knowledge is required, and it is meritorious if you have read the course you will teach. You must be able to express yourself both orally and in writing in Swedish and English. Pedagogical ability and genuine interest in teaching are important and experience of similar work is an advantage. We make an overall assessment with great emphasis on personal suitability.
Conditions
The employment is regulated according to the Higher Education Ordinance (HF Chapter 5 §10). You must be an active student throughout the employment period. The employment may correspond to a maximum of 50% of full-time. Employment may be for a maximum of one year at a time, but no more than three years in total.
Hourly pay/remuneration
Remuneration for lecturers is based on the student's academic qualifications:
Level 1 (180 credits): SEK 156/hour (approx. SEK 25,700/month for full-time work).
Level 2 (≥180 credits): SEK 171/hour (approx. SEK 28 200/month for full-time work).
Information
The workload may vary over time and by agreement, but the aim is that it is distributed in a way that makes it compatible with studies at the university.
The term of the position covers study period 1, HT26 (September to October) with the possibility of extension.
The scope of the position is planned by agreement with the relevant student based on interest and availability stated in the application. The current scope in hours is distributed over a three-month period to a percentage of the scope of employment.
The position is placed at the research subject where most of the scope of the position is located.
Specific courses HT26, reading period 1
Please note that several students normally share the assignment as lecturer in a course.
Course code, course name, location, hours, contact person
https://www.ltu.se/utbildning/utbildningsplan-och-kursplan/kursplan?id=R7023E, Onboard Data Management, Data Protocols and Satellite Operations, Kiruna, 64 hours, René Laufer mailto:rene.laufer@ltu.se)
https://www.ltu.se/utbildning/utbildningsplan-och-kursplan/kursplan?id=D0032E - Introduction to AI, Luleå, 50 hours, György Kovács (mailto:gyorgy.kovacs@ltu.se)
mailto:D0013E - Microcomputer Technology, Luleå, 140 hours, Per Lindgren (mailto:per.lindgren@ltu.se)
https://www.ltu.se/utbildning/utbildningsplan-och-kursplan/kursplan?id=E0013E - Basic Course in Electrical Engineering, Luleå, 60 hours, Torbjörn Löfqvist (mailto:torbjorn.lofqvist@ltu.se)
https://www.ltu.se/utbildning/utbildningsplan-och-kursplan/kursplan?id=R0005E - Measurement and Control Engineering, Luleå, 30 hours, Wolfgang Birk (mailto:wolfgang.birk@ltu.se)
https://www.ltu.se/utbildning/utbildningsplan-och-kursplan/kursplan?id=D0009E - Introduction to Programming and https://www.ltu.se/utbildning/utbildningsplan-och-kursplan/kursplan?id=D0028E - Programming and Digitalization, Luleå, 286 hours, Fredrik Bengtsson (mailto:Fredrik.Bengtsson@ltu.se)
https://www.ltu.se/utbildning/utbildningsplan-och-kursplan/kursplan?id=D0015E - Computer Science and Engineering, Luleå, 60 hours, Håkan Jonsson (mailto:hakan.jonsson@ltu.se)
Contact
For information about the recruitment process, please contact: Robert Brännström, 0910-585358, mailto:robert.brannstrom@ltu.se.
Union representatives: SACO-S: Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037, mailto:diana.chroneer@ltu.se and OFR-S: Marika Vesterberg, 0920-49 1721, mailto:marika.vesterberg@ltu.se.
Application
Apply via the application button below and attach extracts from Ladok that certify your qualifications. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Indicate in your application which course and which of the course periods you are interested in.
Reference number: 3392-2026
Last day to apply: September 1, 2026