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The Swedish Defence University is an internationally leading institution within defence, crisis management and security. We offer a unique academic environment where civilian and military sectors meet. We educate civilian and military leaders, experts and researchers who are to analyse and manage current and future crisis situations and security challenges. The Swedish Defence University educates Sweden's officers and leads the academic development of the officer profession. We conduct research within law with a focus on operational law and international law, defence systems, military science, leadership and command, military history and political science.

We are now looking for an investigator to support the university's management. This role is ideal for you who want to work closely with the leadership on strategic issues, qualified investigations and the development of the university's operations. The position is located in Stockholm, on the Communications Department, which is part of the institution's operational support.

Responsibilities

As an investigator in management support, you work closely with the university's leadership and contribute to the steering, development and follow-up of operations.

The role involves leading and coordinating development and change work, as well as conducting qualified investigations and analyses in areas of significance for the university's development. You also contribute to the planning and coordination of operational management work together with other management support staff and the University President.

Furthermore, you prepare decision support materials, reports and steering documents, and contribute to environmental scanning within higher education and research. The work also includes coordinating and preparing remiss (consultation) responses, including analysis and preparation of supporting documents, in close collaboration with institutions and administrative functions within the university.

The role involves many contact points within the organization and requires good cooperation skills, integrity and a professional approach.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for you who have:

• An academic degree at least at master's level
• Experience of working within a university or higher education institution
• At least three years of experience in qualified investigative and/or case-handling work
• Experience of leading or coordinating projects
• Very good ability to express yourself clearly and professionally both orally and in writing in both Swedish and English

It is meritorious if you have:

• Experience of working with management support or strategic operational development
• Experience of handling remiss (consultation) responses within a government agency
• Experience of research activities, for example as a researcher, doctoral student or research administrator
• Experience of working in the public sector
• A doctoral degree or ongoing doctoral studies

Personal qualities

To succeed in the role, we see that you are structured and have a good ability to work independently. Furthermore, you have very good cooperation skills and thrive in a role with varied tasks where you collaborate with academic, military and administrative functions. You have a professional attitude and the ability to build trusting relationships. You are meticulous and analytical and have an easy time getting into complex issues.

You have a high work capacity and the ability to handle several parallel tasks with maintained quality and good judgment, even during periods of high workload.

To thrive with us, you need to be an engaged and present individual who wants to contribute to the Swedish Defence University's professional development, collegial collaboration culture and social cohesion. It comes naturally to you to share your knowledge and contribute to creating a rewarding and good work environment. Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

About the employment

This is a permanent full-time position starting with a six-month probationary period.

An employment at the Swedish Defence University may involve a security clearance for placement in a security class, which means a register check and in some cases a security interview with the Swedish Security Service.

The employment may involve war-time placement. If you are already war-time placed in your current employment at an agency and your competence is needed in the Swedish Defence University's war organization, a negotiation will take place between the relevant agency and the Swedish Defence University regarding where you should be placed.

Start date

According to agreement.

Salary and benefits

The Swedish Defence University applies individual salary setting.

Benefits for employees at the Swedish Defence University - FHS/Benefits/employee.

Application

The application should include a CV and a cover letter. In the cover letter, we ask you to motivate why the position interests you, which of your skills and experiences are most relevant, and how you believe you can contribute in the role of investigator with us.

The application is submitted via the Swedish Defence University's recruitment system by clicking the link "Log in and apply for the job" on the advertisement page. Mark your application with ref. HR 156/2026. Your application must be submitted no later than 16 August 2026.

The complete application must be at the Swedish Defence University's disposal no later than the last day of application at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

During July and August, the response time to questions about the position may be longer than usual due to holidays. Questions received during this period may in some cases be answered only after the holiday period has ended.

In cases where there is not an even gender balance, the Swedish Defence University may, in the event of equal or nearly equal qualifications among applicants, employ the applicant of the underrepresented sex.

Welcome with your application no later than 16 August 2026!

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