Mälardalen University (MDU) is the youngest university in Sweden. In line with our vision, to be a progressive and collaborative University where we shape a sustainable future together, we wish to make a difference. Do you want to be involved and contribute to our development? Together, we can create a sustainable future through knowledge and innovation. We believe that knowledge and new perspectives are best attained and reached together in collaboration with others – our colleagues, students, the private and public sectors, both nationally and internationally. At the school of Business, Society and Engineering, our students study for, among other things, university and civil engineers, political scientists and economists. With us, the research focuses are industrial economics and organization and the energy of the future. Our work takes place in collaboration and in strategic agreements with companies, organizations and authorities in the region.Employment information Employment: Temporary employment in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5, § 12 Scope: 50% for up to two students, 2 months with the possibility of extension Number of positions: 1-2 Closing date for application: 2024-06-10 Campus location: Västeras School: School of Business, Society and Engineering, (EST) Work duties As a teaching assistant, you will work with calculations on energy use in buildings (in connection with building retrofitting) and in the built environment (when a district develops over time). The work covers both buildings' energy use, as well as the potential for local electricity and heat production (for example via PV systems, and other novel technologies) The projects include planning of work in consultation with supervisors and implementing the plan in a structured and engineering manner. Various industrial companies participate in the projects (including Aroseken, Castellum and Mälarenergi), and there may therefore also be meetings where the teaching assistant will summarize and report results and progress. Your tasks will be: - To manage, structure and analyze energy data (e.g. electricity, district heating) - Making calculations of energy use in buildings and districts - Developing models and simulations in appropriate tools (e.g. Excel, IDA ICE, Python, Energy Plus, or similar) - Document the work and assist in report writing Other tasks may be added. Qualifications Only those who are admitted to an education at first cycle or second cycle level at MDU may be employed as a teaching assistant. For this position, we believe it is important that you have studied for a while on one of our engineering programs at MDU. We are looking  for someone who has experience in modeling and simulation. We believe you have good knowledge in heat transfer, fluid mechanics and basic courses in building and/or energy technology. Merits: Good study results Experience using various tools such as IDA ICE, Energy Plus, Python, SQL, advanced Excel calculations (VBA) or similar In an overall assessment of suitability, emphasis is also placed on personal abilities. All employees at MDU are expected to cooperate and treat colleagues and students with respect, take responsibility for the organisation and their own work duties and contribute to a positive work environment. We attach great importance to your personal qualities such as the ability to work independently, structured and thorough person with a service-oriented mindset.                 We value qualities that contribute to improving the age and gender balance as well as ethnic and cultural diversity. Application Application is made online. Make your application by clicking the "Apply" button below. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and will reach the University no later than closing date for application. We look forward to receiving your application! Union representatives: Saco-S [email protected] Susanne Meijer ST-OFR/S, tel: 021-10 14 89 We decline all contact with recruiters and salespersons of advertisements. We have made our strategic choices for this recruitment.