Research Advisor at Mid Sweden University

Do you want to work closely with the core of research and contribute to creating strong research environments? Do you have your own experience in research at a university or college and know what it takes to write a competitive research application? Then the role of Research Advisor at Mid Sweden University could be the next step for you.

At Mid Sweden University's Grants and Innovation Office (GIO), research advisors support the university's researchers throughout the entire process of external research funding – from strategic orientation in the funding landscape to concrete support in the design of applications. GIO is part of the Department of Research and Educational Support (FUS), where about forty employees with academic backgrounds and specialized skills work together to strengthen the university's research, innovation, internationalization, pedagogical development, and lifelong learning.

Job Responsibilities

The research advisors at Mid Sweden University strengthen the university's research environments through strategic advice and active support that leads to increased access to external research funding. We inform and enhance researchers' knowledge on issues related to research funding, and also offer active support throughout the entire application phase.

Specific job responsibilities include:

• monitoring current calls and trends among national funders (focusing on the Swedish Research Council, Formas, Forte, the Riksbank Jubilee Fund, the Wallenberg Foundations, Vinnova) as well as international funders (focusing on the EU's framework program for research and innovation, Horizon Europe),
• disseminating information about calls and trends to the university's researchers, both through common communication channels and through personal contact with individual researchers,
• organizing workshops and other activities to inform about funding opportunities and offer training in grant writing,
• supporting researchers throughout the pre-award phase through tailored support – from critical review to active participation in the design of applications,
• supporting university management in strategic issues regarding research funding and related political developments, with particular focus on Swedish research councils and the EU's framework program for research and innovation.

The role also includes responsibility for, and great opportunities to influence, the development of Mid Sweden University's Grants Office.

Your Background

You have your own experience in research within a subject relevant to Mid Sweden University and have current knowledge of research conditions and research environments at universities or colleges. We are looking for someone who:

• has a doctorate in a subject relevant to Mid Sweden University,
• has a very good ability to express yourself in speech and writing, both in Swedish and English.

It is meritorious if you:

• have experience in applying for research funds, preferably from Swedish research councils and/or the EU's framework program for research and innovation,
• have good knowledge of Sweden's and the EU's research funding landscape,
• have experience in assessing research applications,
• have experience in research advising or research support and in conveying knowledge to researchers,
• have worked in common application portals, especially Prisma and the EU's Funding & Tenders Portal.

Your Qualities

We place particular emphasis on your personal qualities. The role of research advisor, with many internal and external contacts, places high demands on collaboration skills, communication skills, and relationship building.

To succeed in the role, you are outgoing, have excellent collaboration and communication skills, are curious, and interested in building strong relationships with researchers and university management. You also identify with a supportive role for the university's researchers and research environments.

The role encompasses a wide range of activities and responsibilities and therefore requires the ability to work independently as well as to organize and prioritize your work.

Finally, strengthening and developing Mid Sweden University's Grants Office is an important part of the role. This means you need to have the ability to collaborate with your colleagues at the Grants Office and within the entire Grants & Innovation Office, as well as an interest in developing the Grants Office's offerings and continuously strengthening both your own and your colleagues' competencies.

Employment and Start Date

The position is a permanent full-time employment with a start date of 2026-06-01 or by agreement.

Location: Sundsvall/Östersund

Information

For further information, please contact Sebastian Baum, Head of Grants and Innovation Office, [email protected] or Pelle Håkansson, Head of Research and Educational Support, [email protected]

Application

Application documents should be in Swedish or English and include a CV and a cover letter (max 1 page).

Welcome with your application via our recruitment system no later than 2026-03-06.

Mid Sweden University, with campuses in both Sundsvall and Östersund, is an institution close to students, colleagues, and the surrounding community. At the same time, we are located next to the sea, forests, and mountains, which creates conditions for fantastic quality of life. New knowledge is created here through internationally successful research and education that contributes to societal development. In this way, we contribute to a sustainable future and a better world.

As an employee at Mid Sweden University, you should be able to combine work with leisure and have a good balance in life. We offer, among other things, flexible working hours, support for wellness activities, salary supplements during parental leave and illness. You also receive generous vacation days.

Mid Sweden University actively works for equal opportunities and strives to take advantage of the qualities that diversity and gender equality bring to the organization. Your personal data is processed and stored in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation. We welcome inquiries from those interested in working with us but decline offers from those selling advertising and recruitment services.