We are looking for a skilled Research Officer at the Research Support Office

In this role, you will play an important part in supporting KTH's researchers and collaborating with other operational support in a dynamic and professional environment.

We warmly welcome your application!

About the department/group

The Research Support Department provides strategic and operational support in external research funding, strategic initiatives, collaboration, business law, and fundraising. The department consists of approximately 50 employees and is divided into 4 groups. Please read more about us at the following link here (https://www.kth.se/forskning/extern-finansiering/extern-finansiering-1.76819).

We are now looking for a Research Officer for the Research Funding group. This group is responsible for advising on applications for research grants, processing approved research projects, administrative project management for EU projects, support for EU economists, as well as export control and research ethics.

You will join a group characterized by great commitment and responsibility. Our goal is to provide excellent support to the operations and contribute to KTH's researchers being successful in external research funding. As an employee, you will have significant responsibility for your tasks while collaborating in both smaller teams and broadly with other roles within operational support and KTH's researchers. The position is primarily located at the Valhallavägen campus.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for processing cases related to applications and contracting of externally funded research projects. Examples include collaborative projects within Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, EDF, projects from Vinnova and the Energy Agency, as well as handling American funds. The main tasks consist of processing approved projects. Training initiatives for KTH's researchers may be included in the assignment, as well as engagement in the networks that KTH participates in within the areas of responsibility. A portion of the position may also involve other processing tasks within RSO's operational area. You will also work with other research officers to continuously improve and develop routines and processes.

We offer varied, challenging, and enjoyable tasks in an engaging environment with competent colleagues. You will work both independently under your own responsibility and as part of a team, often with tight deadlines.

Qualifications

Requirements

• University degree
• Current and relevant knowledge and experience of research funding, its systems, regulations, and funding conditions, within the EU, nationally, or internationally, as well as an interest in research and research issues
• Experience working in document and case management systems and good knowledge of the Office suite (Word, Excel)
• Current and relevant experience from the university and higher education sector or another relevant employer.
• Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written, as both languages are used in the role.

Personal qualities

To succeed and thrive in the role, you need to be driven by supporting researchers and value collaboration both within and outside the group. You also need to be structured, meticulous, and able to prioritize your work. You take initiative and use your good judgment to find pragmatic solutions and can convey complex information clearly and understandably. Therefore, we place great importance on personal qualities such as service orientation, structure, flexibility, collaboration skills, and independence.

Meritorious

• Documented experience in processing cases at a Swedish authority

We will place great emphasis on personal qualities.

Become a part of KTH

KTH shapes the future through education, research, and innovation. As a leading international technical university, we play an active role in driving and participating in the transition to a sustainable society. Here, you will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a creative and dynamic workplace with good working conditions and benefits. Gender equality, diversity, and equal opportunities are quality issues and an obvious part of KTH's values as a university and government authority.

Read more about working at KTH here (https://www.kth.se/om/jobba-pa-kth).

Union representatives

Contact information for union representatives (https://www.kth.se/om/work-at-kth/fackrepresentanter-1.500898).

Application

You apply via KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you have the primary responsibility for ensuring that your application is complete when submitted and that the qualifications we request in the advertisement are reflected in your CV. Applications must be received by KTH no later than the last application date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The employment is permanent according to the agreement. The employment begins with a six-month probationary period.

Other

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