Earth Sciences Lab TA — Flexible, Intermittent Hours

University of Gothenburg; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 248,000 - 317,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Gothenburg invites applications for Teaching Assistants on an intermittent hourly basis from November 2026 to April 2027. You will support laboratory sections in geography, geology and earth sciences, preparing materials and supervising students, with tasks possible in the lab or in the field.

Responsibilities include grading labs, assisting with undergraduate assignments, and occasional outreach to prospective students.

Qualifications

• Must be a student within the Department of Earth Sciences.
• GV1410 or GE0400 completed; a bachelor’s in geography/geosciences is advantageous; current master’s Earth Science students with GV1410/GE0400 equivalent are welcome.
• For teaching tasks, good knowledge of Swedish (C1) and English, plus good computer skills. Supervision experience is a merit.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory sections of geography, geology and earth sciences courses.
• Prepare materials and organize laboratory sessions in consult with the course coordinator, in department or field settings.
• Possibly present activities and supervise students; may grade labs and undergraduate assignments.
• Participate in research as support to researchers where appropriate.
• Engage with prospective students as needed (shadowing, ambassador activities, etc.).
• Contribute photos/films to digital channels to showcase studying geosciences.
• Reorganize premises, relocate and take inventory as required.

Skills

Swedish (C1)

English

Computer skills

Supervision experience

Education

Bachelor's in geography/geosciences

Master's in Earth Sciences (or GV1410/GE0400 equivalent)

Tools

General computer skills

Job description

The Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Gothenburg invites applications for Teaching Assistants on an intermittent hourly basis from November 2026 to April 2027. You will support laboratory sections in geography, geology and earth sciences, preparing materials and supervising students, with tasks possible in the lab or in the field.

Responsibilities include grading labs, assisting with undergraduate assignments, and occasional outreach to prospective students.