Do you want to contribute to better health for everyone?

The administrative unit consists of 12 people who support students, doctoral students, teachers, researchers, employees, and affiliates at the institution.

In addition to undergraduate and graduate education administration, the unit is also responsible for personnel, finance, and institution-wide issues.

Your role

The position is a combined role as an economist/research coordinator, which requires the ability to independently manage many different tasks.

As a coordinator, you are expected to assist researchers with applications, interpret regulations, and develop project budgets, as well as coordinate agreements with external parties, ethics applications, etc.

In your financial role, you will handle purchases and procurement, contract management, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Your tasks will also include invoice review and archiving.

The role also includes collaborating in networks with other economists and research coordinators at KI and driving the development of processes within the finance function.

You will work closely with others in the finance function at the institution, but the work also involves contacts with external parties, management, and technical/administrative staff.

Who are you?

Qualifications

We place great importance on your personal qualities. As a person, you are proactive, engaged, meticulous, and solution-oriented. You have the ability to build good relationships and find it easy to collaborate with others.

A large part of the work involves personal contacts with research group leaders and management representatives. Here, we see you as someone who can naturally create good relationships, have a service-oriented approach, and meet others professionally.

You can communicate financial issues in a pedagogical way with others, regardless of their prior knowledge. Additionally, you are a team player who understands the importance of a cohesive team working towards common goals.

You meet the following requirements

University degree in economics or equivalent education deemed comparable by the employer.
At least two years of experience in independent financial and budget work.
Good knowledge of Excel.
You handle Swedish and English very well in both speech and writing.

Meritorious

Experience of similar tasks and project applications from KI, or another university or government agency.
Experience in purchasing and procurement from KI, another university, or government agency.
Experience with the financial system UBW (Agresso).
Experience in independent review and reporting of projects.
Good understanding of regulations, ordinances, and documents that govern operations at a Swedish university.

What do we offer?

A creative, international, and inspiring environment filled with competence and curiosity. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. Our vision is to drive the development of knowledge about life and work for better health for everyone. Here we conduct successful medical research and have the largest range of medical education in Sweden. As a university, Karolinska Institutet is a government agency. This means that you will receive good benefits through our collective agreement. Employees at KI are also offered the opportunity for a flexible working method. This means that if the operation you work in allows it, you can work part of your working time remotely. You will also have free access to our modern wellness facilities where trained staff are available.

Location: SÖS

https://ki.se/kisos (https://ki.se/kisos)

https://ki.se/om-ki/tio-skal-att-valja-karolinska-institutet (https://ki.se/om-ki/tio-skal-att-valja-karolinska-institutet)

Application

Warm welcome with your application by (2025-02-09).

Applications should be made via the recruitment system Varbi. In this recruitment, you apply with your CV without a cover letter. In the application form, you will instead be asked to answer some questions about why you are applying for the job.

For permanent employment, Karolinska Institutet applies a 6-month probationary period.

Do you want to make a difference – and contribute to better health for everyone? Apply for a job with us.