Mälardalen University (MDU) is looking for a Research Advisor

Mälardalen University (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.

Would you like 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.

Employment Information

• Employment type: Fixed-term employment, approximately 5 months
• Employment period/start: By agreement
• Extent: Part-time
• Number of positions: 1
• Application deadline: January 9, 2026
• Location: Västerås
• Academy/unit/department: Research and Collaboration Support

Job Responsibilities

As a research advisor, you will provide administrative support and conduct needs analyses within the competence center Resilient Energy Systems. You will review applications for external research funding, primarily within the research direction Future Energy. Additionally, you will provide limited support for applications to the EU's framework program.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• a completed PhD in a relevant field
• previous experience in research advising at a Swedish higher education institution
• good knowledge of the conditions of research, the research policy landscape, and support functions for externally funded research at Swedish universities, commonly referred to as Grants Office.
• experience with research funding applications to international and/or national research funders.
• experience in investigative and analytical work within a university or college.
• good ability to communicate in both Swedish and English, orally and in writing

For this position, it is advantageous if you have:

• experience in leading and managing research projects at a university or college.
• experience in conducting research in collaboration with external parties and the requirements that come with this, such as ethical assessments and contractual issues
• experience with applications to, and projects funded by, the EU's framework program
• advisory/coaching work related to research activities

In a comprehensive assessment of suitability, personal qualities will also be considered. All employees at MDU are expected to collaborate and treat colleagues and students with respect, take responsibility for their work and contribute to a good working environment.

As a person, you enjoy collaborating and are both driven and receptive with a strong focus on service. You have the ability to structure your daily work as you handle many cases simultaneously, and you can occasionally work with tight deadlines.

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 by the application deadline.

Welcome with your application!

Union Representatives:

Saco-S [email protected]

Susanne Meijer ST-OFR/S, tel: 021-10 14 89

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