Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest institutions of higher education, with over 37,000 students and approximately 4,700 employees. The university offers a diverse range of high-quality programs and world-leading research across several scientific fields, including the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close at hand. Our cohesive campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, fostering a dynamic and open culture.
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The Department of Computer Science has experienced expansive growth in recent years and is involved in several national and international research projects.
Creating an inclusive research environment where employees have a high level of participation is a crucial factor in our sustainable development. Our department consists of a diverse group of individuals from various nationalities, backgrounds, and fields. Read more at https://www.umu.se/institutionen-for-datavetenskap/
About the Position
Project Description:
In collaboration with Umeå Energi, researchers at the Department of Computer Science, Umeå University, intend to design, develop, and evaluate a decision support system to assist in the management of heat and electricity production.
We are now seeking a project assistant with a good understanding of software development. Competence in qualitative methods for requirements gathering and ontology modeling is particularly valued.
The position is a temporary part-time employment (30%), lasting 4 months, starting on January 14, 2026, or by agreement.
The project offers the opportunity to:
- Work in an interdisciplinary research project between Umeå University and Umeå Energi
- Gain experience in how energy production operates at Umeå Energi
- Deepen your expertise in knowledge engineering methods
- Write scientific reports
As a project assistant with us, you will collaborate with senior researchers in artificial intelligence, which can be valuable for candidates looking to engage in practical applications of AI.
Responsibilities:
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Conducting knowledge acquisition and modeling
- Performing qualitative interviews to identify functional and non-functional requirements for building decision support systems
- Analyzing data from interviews using qualitative methods
- Creating knowledge bases based on the results of data analysis
- Writing reports on knowledge acquisition and modeling
Responsibilities may evolve over time.
Qualifications
It is required that you have:
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent academic credits, with at least 90 credits in computer science
- Excellent communication skills in English and Swedish
- Basic knowledge of knowledge modeling
- Experience with OWL ontologies
Personal qualities sought include:
- Ability to work independently and take initiative, with a problem-solving approach
- Good collaborative skills
- Strong ability to communicate and document your work
- Social skills to engage with individuals from diverse academic backgrounds
Application
Your application should include:
- A cover letter describing yourself and why you are applying for the job
- CV
- Documentation of formal qualifications (transcripts, diplomas, course certificates, etc.)
- Any other documents you wish to include
- Contact information for two individuals willing to provide references
Applications should be written in English or Swedish.
Contact:
For further information, please contact Juan Carlos Nieves, mailto:
[email protected]
You can apply via our e-recruitment system Varbi by December 8, 2025.
Umeå University aims to provide an equal and equitable environment where open conversations between individuals with different backgrounds and perspectives lay the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply for the position.
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