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About the Workplace

The University of Gävle is one of Sweden's most popular universities. We offer around 60 educational programs and 330 independent courses in the humanities, health and medicine, social and natural sciences, and technology. We have 19,000 students, 750 employees, and a cohesive campus in beautiful surroundings.

The university has four strategic research areas focusing on societal challenges: Sustainable urban development, health-promoting work, innovative learning, and intelligent industry.

Since 2023, the university has been part of the European University EU GREEN, which works to strengthen the quality of higher education in the EU and increase exchange for both students and staff.

The university's vision is to be the first choice for anyone who wants to make a difference.

We offer, among other things:

• Good working environment: employee surveys show high satisfaction and joy at work
• Generous wellness allowance, among the best in Sweden's higher education institutions
• Flexible working methods

Job Responsibilities

As a postdoctoral researcher in industrial economics, you will spend most of your time on research, which includes initiating, conducting, and reporting research, applying for and obtaining research funding, and supervising doctoral students. A central part of your employment is to contribute to increasing external research funding, support the implementation of approved projects, increase scientific production, and strengthen collaboration with the surrounding community. Part of your working time may also be dedicated to teaching, including developing, planning, conducting, and evaluating courses at basic and advanced levels. The courses are offered on campus and digitally and are conducted in Swedish and English. Your workplace is at the University of Gävle, where most of your working time will be allocated.

Qualifications

The eligibility requirements for the position are a doctoral degree in industrial economics, or in another subject that the employer assesses as equivalent, with a specialization in organizational sustainability, circular transformation processes, or stakeholder engagement and ecosystem perspectives. You must have completed your doctoral degree no later than the start of the employment and no more than three years before the application deadline.

• Organizational sustainability refers to the development and analysis of strategies for implementing sustainability in organizations in various contexts, with a particular focus on business models and supply chains.
• Circular transformation processes refer to the development and implementation of new business models and supply chains that support the transition to a circular economy.
• Stakeholder engagement and ecosystem perspectives refer to the development of effective collaborative solutions and the analysis of the role of collaboration among different actors in ecosystem-leading organizations.

In addition, you should have:

• The ability to initiate, conduct, and report research of high scientific quality.
• The ability to seek and obtain external funding for research and to drive your own research projects.
• The ability to collaborate within relevant national or international research networks and with the surrounding community.
• The ability to work independently and take your own initiatives.
• The ability to collaborate and create good relationships internally and externally.
• The ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English.

It is an advantage if you have:

• Experience in supervising doctoral students.

In the appointment, consideration will also be given to how the applicant can strengthen and complement the department's research in the subject area.

Application

Welcome with your application containing:

1. A personal letter describing your interest in the position applied for, as well as knowledge, skills, and experiences that are suitable for the position (max 2 pages).
2. A CV that summarizes all relevant knowledge, skills, and experiences for the position applied for.
3. Degree certificates and other study documentation.
4. Scientific publications.
5. References and any recommendation letters.

Contact

Per Hilletofth, Head of Department
Tel: 073-6546096
Email: [email protected]

Lea Fobbe, University Lecturer in Industrial Economics
Tel: 070-4085190
Email: [email protected]

Other

The University of Gävle strives for a balanced gender distribution and actively works with equal opportunities in all parts of the organization.

In preparation for this recruitment, the University of Gävle has taken a position on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore kindly ask not to be contacted by media salespeople and similar.