Research Assistant

Welcome to Mälardalen University's Career Opportunities

Join us at Mälardalen University (MDU), Sweden's youngest university, where we are dedicated to shaping a sustainable future through progressive and collaborative efforts. Are you ready to make a difference and contribute to our development?

At MDU, we believe in achieving knowledge and innovation through teamwork, involving not just our colleagues and students, but also partners from the private and public sectors, both nationally and internationally. Together, we can create a sustainable future.

Employment: Fixed-term position

Period of Employment/Start Date: Six-month position, starting as soon as possible, according to agreement

Scope: Full time

Number of Positions: 1

Closing Date for Application: 5 June 2026

Campus Location: Västerås

Department: Department of Engineering Sciences / Energy Engineering A

As a Research Assistant in our agrivoltaic research group, you will focus on crop growth and yield assessment within agrivoltaic systems. Your responsibilities will include planning and conducting field experiments, monitoring crop development, and analyzing data for scientific publications.

We are seeking candidates with a Master’s degree in agriculture or equivalent, who have:

• Research experience at doctoral level within agrivoltaic systems,
• Experience in planning and conducting agricultural field trials,
• Proficiency in statistical analysis methods for crop field trials,
• Experience with canopy analyzers and photosynthesis measurement equipment,
• Excellent proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Additional qualifications include:

• Experience in crop assessment under specific agrivoltaic conditions,
• Experience with spectrally selective PV panels,
• A valid European driving licence (category B).

We value independence, strong collaborative skills, and a professional approach. You should be able to work in interdisciplinary settings and with external partners, contributing positively to our work environment.

The application must be completed online. Ensure your application is complete and submitted by the closing date. We look forward to your application!

Union Representatives:

Saco-S: saco-s@mdu.se

Susanne Meijer ST-OFR/S, phone: +46 21-10 14 89

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