Are you looking for a role where your work truly makes a difference? With us, you’ll become an integral part of an international academic community where you’ll support cutting-edge research and education. You’ll enjoy secure employment conditions, generous benefits, and excellent opportunities for professional development, all while contributing to something greater.
The Department of Civil Engineering and Natural Resources at Luleå University of Technology conducts research and education in the fields of mining, construction, and the environment. The department’s research and education have a strong experimental and applied focus, supported by several large, well-equipped laboratories. The quality of our work is ensured by our dedicated professors and associate professors through an exclusive and successful collaboration with industry and the public sector. 70% of our research is externally funded, and we have well-established international collaborations with universities across the globe. We are approximately 400 people representing some 50 nationalities, including 180 doctoral students and just over 50 professors.
The Department of Mining and Rock Engineering at Luleå University of Technology has a broad focus and encompasses research activities on fundamental knowledge for applied applications in mining and underground engineering. Education and research in mining and rock engineering at Luleå University of Technology date back to 1971. In 2011, Swebrec, a center of excellence focusing on blasting technology, detonation, and fragmentation, became part of the rock engineering program.
Job Responsibilities
As a research assistant, you will be part of the Department of Mining and Rock Engineering. You will primarily work alongside Wilhelm Åberg on a research project investigating grouting. Your duties will mainly consist of participating in laboratory experiments on grouting mixtures and independently conducting simple lab tests. Subsequent work will involve collecting and compiling data, as well as performing minor analyses.
Qualifications
The student we are seeking must be enrolled in the civil engineering program in civil engineering and have completed at least 8 semesters. You must have knowledge of rock mechanics, infrastructure construction, and design. Knowledge of statistical methods, project work within research projects, and scientific methods is a plus. Good knowledge of both written and spoken Swedish is required, as the project work is carried out within the framework of the Swedish Transport Administration. Upon request, the applicant must be able to provide contact information for two references.
Terms and Conditions
Employment as an amanuensis is governed by Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance. Only those admitted to undergraduate or graduate-level education may be employed as an amanuensis (Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5, Section 10).
Hourly Wage/Compensation
Compensation is based on an agreed-upon monthly salary
Information
The position is 50% of full-time, i.e., an average of 2.5 days per week for 4 months, from September 1, 2026, to December 1, 2026, or as agreed. The place of employment is Luleå
The workload may vary over time and as agreed, but the goal is to distribute it in a way that is compatible with studies at LTU.
For further information, please contact: Johan Funehag, Associate Professor, 0920-491489 johan.funehag@ltu.se
Union representatives:
SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037 mailto:diana.chroneer@ltu.se
OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, 0920-49 1721 mailto:marika.vesterberg@ltu.se
Application
We prefer that you express your interest via the application button below. Please attach a CV and a transcript from Ladok; a diploma is optional.
Application deadline: June 11, 2026
Reference number: 3376–2026