Vacant job

Do you want to work with finance in an environment where you are close to the operations?

We are now looking for an Economist at the Department of Applied Physics and Electronics at Umeå University. The department belongs to the Faculty of Science and Technology and operates within several technical areas. Both education and research take place here, often in projects with various types of funding, making the financial work varied and closely linked to the operations.

As an economist, you play a key role in creating structure and contributing to the smooth functioning of the department as a whole. You work closely with both the operations and the management, and have many points of contact within the department. You will become part of a workplace characterized by care, security, and engagement.

The position is full-time and permanent, starting October 1st or as agreed. The application deadline is August 9, 2026.

Main Responsibilities

As an economist at the Department of Applied Physics and Electronics, you provide qualified support to operations and management on financial matters. Your responsibilities include, among other things, follow-up, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, as well as financial administration and bookkeeping. The work places special emphasis on financial management and follow-up of research activities.

The role also involves accounting, reporting, and follow-up, both internally within the authority and to external funders and clients. The role is varied and involves planning your own work based on given timeframes.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have at least a university degree in the field of economics or equivalent competence acquired through experience working with qualified financial issues in larger organizations. You have relevant and current experience in qualified financial work.

Our department has a strong international character, so you must be able to communicate well in both Swedish and English, orally and in writing.

Furthermore, good computer skills and proficiency in the Office suite, especially Excel, are required.

To succeed in this role, you are self-motivated and take responsibility for driving the work forward. You have strong analytical skills and can create structure in complex information, as well as the ability to communicate financial information in a pedagogical and target-group-adapted manner.

The role involves many points of contact, which requires that you collaborate well and communicate clearly.

Great importance will be attached to personal suitability. The tasks may change over time.

Meritorious Experience

Experience in coordinating and administering larger projects, such as EU projects, preferably in a coordinating role, is meritorious.

Application

Your application is registered via the e-recruitment system Varbi no later than 2026-08-09.

The application should include:

• Cover letter explaining why you are applying for the position
• CV/Resume
• Documentation of formal merits (grades, degree certificates, course certificates, etc.)
• Other documentation you wish to submit
• Requested references will be provided if you are invited to an interview.

Other Information

The position is full-time and permanent, starting October 1st or as agreed. Probationary employment may apply. The application deadline is August 9, 2026.

For further information about the position, please contact Prefect Britt Andersson ([email protected]).

What We Offer

We know that a sustainable working life is important. Therefore, we offer conditions and benefits that facilitate the balance between work and private life.

As a state employee, you have secure conditions through collective agreements that regulate salary, working hours, and leave. In addition, you have among other things:

• Flexible working hours
• Generous vacation – between 28 and 35 days per year depending on age
• Wellness allowance and opportunity for wellness activities during working hours
• Compensation for certain healthcare and medicines
• Opportunity to attend doctor's appointments during working hours
• Access to occupational health services
• Parental benefit supplement
• Pension and opportunity for salary exchange

Read more about our benefits on our website (link).

We look forward to receiving your application!