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Employment Information

Employment type: Permanent position, initially subject to a probationary period

Employment period/Start date: To be agreed upon

Extent: Full-time

Number of positions: 1-2

Application deadline: 2026-04-26

Location: Västerås

Faculty/Unit/Department: Research and Collaboration Support

Job Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to departments for research and doctoral education
• Plan and coordinate meetings in various research contexts
• Act as a contact person for external collaboration partners and contribute to developing good partnerships
• Be responsible for maintaining and quality-assuring research databases, as well as preparing materials, statistics, and reports for departmental leadership
• Prepare and handle cases for decisions by the prefect and dean
• Provide support in admission and employment matters, including handling documentation and coordinating administrative processes
• Coordinate seminars, licentiate seminars, and doctoral defenses, including planning, communication, and handling formalities

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• A university degree
• Experience in handling cases within a government agency
• Good ability to express yourself orally and in writing in Swedish and English
• Experience working in or close to research and doctoral education activities
• Good computer skills, including the Office suite
• Good administrative skills

Merits

For this position, it is an advantage if you have:

• Experience of similar tasks from other universities
• Previous experience in doctoral education administration and case handling
• Previous experience with Ladok
• Personal experience of doctoral education

Personal Competencies

In the overall assessment of suitability, personal competencies are also taken into account. All employees at MDU are expected to collaborate and treat colleagues and students with respect, take responsibility for the operations and their own tasks, and contribute to a good working environment.

We are looking for someone who is meticulous and structured. The work often involves detailed materials, decisions, and documentation. Therefore, it is important to work methodically and follow processes and schedules. Furthermore, you should be flexible and have a positive and pragmatic approach to solving problems, as well as the ability to navigate complex contexts and challenges.

We value the qualities that an even age and gender distribution, as well as ethnic and cultural diversity, bring.

Application

Make your application by clicking the "Apply" button below.

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and reaches the university by the application deadline.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Union representatives:

Saco-S: [email protected]

Susanne Meijer, ST-OFR/S, tel: 021-10 14 89

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