Up to 10 Teaching Assistants in Systems Engineering

The Department of Information Technology holds a leading position in both research and education at all levels. We are currently Uppsala University's third largest department and have over 350 employees, including 120 teachers and 120 doctoral students. Approximately 5,000 undergraduate students take one or more courses at the department every year. More information about us can be found on the Department of Information Technology's website. We are now seeking students who wish to work as teaching assistants in periods 3 and 4.

Tasks

Participation in teaching for one/some of the courses listed below. Participation in teaching means, for example, participating in laboratories and lectures, grading assignments, answering students' questions, and supervising student projects. Courses marked SVE have Swedish as the language of instruction, and those marked ENG have English as the language of instruction. Applications are received through Uppsala University's recruitment system. For specific questions regarding a course, please contact Niklas Wahlström.

Period 3:

1RT317 System- och operationsanalys (SVE)

1RT485 Introduktion till datorbaserade reglersystem (ENG)

1RT490 Reglerteknik I (SVE)

1RT700 Statistisk maskininlärning (ENG)

1RT720 Djupinlärning (ENG)

Period 4:

1RT004 Säkerhet i reglersystem (ENG)

1RT155 Modellering av dynamiska system (SVE)

1RT490 Reglerteknik I (SVE)

1RT495 Reglerteknik II (ENG)

1RT745 Förstärkningsinlärning (ENG)

(Note that the course 1RT490 is offered in both period 3 and 4. Priority may be given to applicants who are able to teach in both periods.)

If you have not been a teaching assistant before, the tasks also include a mandatory introductory day.

Qualification Requirements

To be employed as a teaching assistant, it is a requirement that you are admitted to studies at undergraduate or advanced level. Employment as a teaching assistant is regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5. The applicant must demonstrate good academic results, particularly in the area of the course they will be assisting with, as well as very good knowledge of Swedish (only for courses taught in Swedish) and English in speech and writing.

Other Desirable/Meritorious Qualifications

Previous experience from participating in teaching in relevant courses at the university level is particularly meritorious. Experience with relevant IT systems (Studium) is desirable, as well as good knowledge of Uppsala University's organization.

Application Procedure

The application must include a letter where the applicant briefly describes their experience in teaching, language, and knowledge (e.g., transcripts). The application must further include which courses the applicant is interested in and an estimate of the number of hours they wish to work (per course and period, and the number of hours must sum to 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120). Also attach your transcript of records.

About the Employment

The employment is time-limited, until April 4, 2027, or June 20, 2027, depending on which period(s) you work, according to HF Chapter 5 § 12. The extent is between 3 and 50 %. Commencement January 4, 2027, or March 8, 2027, depending on which period(s) you work, or by agreement. Location: Uppsala.

Information about the employment is provided by: Niklas Wahlström (niklas.wahlstrom@it.uu.se) or Davide Vega D'aurelio, ugarekrytering-it@uu.se.

Welcome with your application no later than October 26, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/3071.

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 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces.

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The employment may be subject to a security clearance. In the case of a security clearance, it is a prerequisite for employment that the applicant is approved.

We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance.

Applications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system.

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