The Department of environmental science is one of the largest departments in the Faculty of Science at Stockholm University. Our research spans from couplings between climate change and biogeochemical cycles (atmosphere-land-ocean) to the sources, transport and effects of environmental contaminants. The department consists of four units with more than 170 faculty, Postdocs, PhD students, technical and administrative staff from over 30 countries. We are deeply engaged also in the Bolin Centre for Climate Research, a national center of excellence that facilitates research, teaching and outreach related to the Earth’s climate across disciplines.

The Atmospheric science unit (AcesL) has 45 employees with the main goal of studying atmospheric processes and assessing the human impact on air composition in relationship to air quality, human health, and climate.

More information about us, please visit: the Department of environmental science.

Main responsibilities

The Atmospheric science unit is seeking a research engineer to support laboratory and field experimental activities and contribute to day-to-day operations. The successful candidate will have following main roles:

• Support the research activities, instrumental development and operations at AcesL

• Responsibility for smooth operations of the laboratory infrastructure at AcesL

• Installation and service of the instrumentation at various field sites in Sweden and abroad and support researchers during field experiments

• Instrumentation service and calibration to ensure data reproducibility and quality

• Actively support the development of new instrumental and experimental methods

Qualification requirements

• Education level of at least Swedish Secondary School (Gymnasium) or equivalent is a requirement. Higher education in engineering, atmospheric or environmental science is an advantage

• Education in mechanical or electronic engineering or well documented skills in these or equivalent fields are strong advantage

• Experience in experimental atmospheric or environmental research is an advantage

• Knowledge of electronics, data acquisition, related software, and data handling (e.g. LabView, Python) is an advantage

• Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required

• Knowledge of Swedish is an advantage

• Availability to travel even for extended periods

About the employment

This is a full-time, indefinite-term employment with a six-month probationary period. Stockholm University applies individual salary setting. Start date as agreement.

We offer

With us, you will experience the dynamic interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and get favourable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good transport links to the city.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact

Further information about the position can be obtained from:

Unit Head, Researcher Radovan Krejci
Phone: +46 8 674-72 24
Email: radovan.krejci@aces.su.se

Professor Paul Zieger
Phone: +46 8 674 76 34
Email: paul.zieger@aces.su.se

Application

Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete and that it is submitted before the deadline.

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.

Type of employment: Permanent position
Contract type: Full time
Salary: Individual salary setting
Number of positions: 1
Full-time equivalent: 100 %
City: Stockholm
County: Stockholms län
Country: Sweden
Reference number: SU FV-0749-26

Union representative

• ST/OFR, st@st.su.se

• Saco-S, saco@saco.su.se

• Seko, sekodirekt@seko.se

Published: 02.Mar.2026
Last application date: 15.Apr.2026

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