Mälardalen University is looking for a Research Advisor

Mälardalens universitet (MDU) is Sweden's newest university. With our vision to be a progressive and collaborative university where we together shape a sustainable future, we want to make a real difference.

Do you want to contribute to our development?

Together, we contribute to a more sustainable future through knowledge and innovation. We believe that new knowledge and perspectives are best created and achieved in collaboration with others - colleagues, students, industry, and the public sector both nationally and internationally.

The Department of Research, Collaboration, and Innovation Support (FSI) is the university's collective support function in matters of research funding, collaboration with the public and private sectors, as well as innovation and the utilization of research. The department offers professional support and advice in these areas to researchers, research leaders, and the university's management. The Innovation Office Idélab, which is part of FSI, works to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and the utilization of research-based knowledge at MDU. Through Idélab, we also support our students in the development of innovative ideas and startups.

Employment Information

Employment type: Permanent employment starting with a possible probationary period
Extent: Full-time
Number of positions: 1
Application deadline: 2025-05-05
Location: Eskilstuna
Academy/unit/section: Department of Research, Collaboration, and Innovation Support

Job Responsibilities

As a research advisor, you assist researchers and research groups with advice and support both in the long-term strategic development of the university's research activities and in applications for research funding from international and national research funders.

You work based on a good knowledge of the research funding landscape and the economic and administrative regulations that apply to different funders and for the university as the managing authority of research grants.

The work is carried out in close collaboration with other supporting functions within the university such as economists, lawyers, communicators, and librarians, and also involves many contacts within and outside the organization. At times, the work is performed under time pressure. The work is based at the university's campuses in Västerås and Eskilstuna, but business trips may occur. The work can partially be performed remotely.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• PhD or equivalent, preferably in a research area that matches one of the university's research orientations
• Previous experience of research activities at a Swedish university/college or in industry/public sector
• Good knowledge of the conditions of research and the research policy landscape
• Experience with research funding applications to international and/or national research funders
• Good ability to communicate in both Swedish and English, orally and in writing

Meritorious

The following are meritorious for the position:

• Previous experience of research advising at a Swedish university/college
• Experience in leading and managing research projects at a university or college
• Experience conducting research in collaboration with external parties and the requirements that come with this, such as ethical research assessments and contractual issues
• Experience working with applications to, and projects funded by, national research funders
• Experience working with applications to, and projects funded by, the EU's framework programs
• Work of an investigative and analytical nature within a university or college
• Advisory/coaching work related to research activities

Personal Abilities

In a comprehensive assessment of suitability, personal abilities are also emphasized. All employees at MDU are expected to collaborate and treat colleagues and students with respect, take responsibility for the operations and their own tasks, and contribute to a good working environment.

As a person, you are driven, responsive, and service-oriented. You should have the ability to structure your daily work as you handle many cases simultaneously, and you need to be able to manage work with tight deadlines at times.

We value the qualities that a balanced age and gender distribution as well as ethnic and cultural diversity bring.

Application

Please submit 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 submitted to the university no later than the application deadline.

Welcome with your application!

Union Representatives:

Saco-S saco-s@mdu.se (mailto:saco-s@mdu.se)
Susanne Meijer ST-OFR/S, tel: 021-10 14 89

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