Department of Animal Bioveterinary Sciences

Are you an engaged economist who enjoys responsibility, collaboration, and qualified tasks and wants to work in an academic and international environment?

About the Job

The Department of Animal Bioveterinary Sciences is one of SLU's largest departments. The administrative unit at the department is now seeking an economist for a 6-month temporary position.

The administrative unit provides support and service to the department management and employees. The group primarily works with financial and personnel administration, record-keeping, and archiving, as well as other support functions such as local issues, web, and purchasing.

As an economist with us, you will be responsible, together with your colleagues, for project finance as well as accounts receivable and payable. You will collaborate closely with researchers and teachers at the department. The tasks include:

• Preparation of project budgets
• In-depth financial monitoring at the project level
• Customer invoicing and accounts payable
• Handling of requisitions and transfer of research funds
• Financial interim reporting, final reporting, and project closure

The department also administers EU and SIDA-funded projects, where financial audits occur.

Your Background

We are looking for someone with a university degree in a relevant field or other education or experience that the employer assesses as equivalent.

Our research funders have different regulations and requirements, which means that the work requires a good ability to understand complex instructions for applications and reporting.

You have a strong service orientation, good communication skills, and enjoy having many points of contact. You work independently, are self-driven, and are happy to take the initiative. We value your ability to explain financial concepts and relationships in a pedagogical way.

The work requires attention to detail, good organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written, is a prerequisite as the work takes place in an international environment. You have good knowledge of the Office suite and advanced skills in Excel.

Familiarity with or experience of government regulations and accounting is desirable. Experience with the systems Unit4 ERP (formerly UBW/Agresso), Proceedo, and Primula is an advantage.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

About Us

The Department of Animal Bioveterinary Sciences is part of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science and is responsible for education and research in several fundamental and applied scientific areas. These areas include anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, pharmacology, toxicology, genetics, breeding, immunology, bacteriology, virology, parasitology, epizootiology, comparative medicine, food safety, bioinformatics, and One Health.

Our research covers everything from production animals to sports and companion animals, laboratory animals, and wildlife. The department's researchers work across the spectrum from molecular mechanisms and microbiology to animal structure, function, and behavior, and how these are affected by breeding, physical activity, care, production, stress, environmental factors, and diseases.

For more information about the department or the division, visit: https://www.slu.se/om-slu/organisation/institutioner/husdjurens-biovetenskaper/ (https://www.slu.se/om-slu/organisation/institutioner/husdjurens-biovetenskaper/)

Read more about our benefits and what it's like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/ (https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/)

Location:

Uppsala

Employment Type:

Temporary position for 6 months, with the possibility of extension.

Extent:

100%

Start Date:

By agreement.

Application:

Welcome with your application via the application button below by 2026-02-02.

The position is offered to the person who, after a qualitative overall assessment, is deemed to have the best conditions to carry out and develop the current tasks and contribute to a positive development of the operations.

Union Contacts:

https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/ (https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/)

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) plays a key role in the development of sustainable living, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between humans, animals, and ecosystems and responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Main locations are Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, but operations are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks, and educational sites across the country.

SLU has over 4000 employees, 6000 students and doctoral candidates, and a turnover of over 4.5 billion SEK. The university invests in attractive environments on its campuses. We strive for a gender-equal and inclusive work environment where open conversations between people with different experiences lay the foundation for scientific rigor, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to apply for the current position.