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Department of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

Are you service-oriented, analytical, and solution-focused? Are you curious, interested in animals and nature, and know that you would thrive in an international, learning environment? Then the position of Economist with us at Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies might be just what you are looking for!

About the Job

As an Economist, you will be responsible for the department's overall economic management and serve as decision-support for the Head of Department. VFM has approximately 75% external funding, involving the management of numerous contracts and funders based on regulations applicable to the university as a government authority as well as those of the respective funders. In your work, you will collaborate closely with the Head of Department and other administrators, working to ensure efficient economic administration.

Main responsibilities:

• Monitoring the department's finances
• Supporting operational planning
• Providing the Head of Department with data and analyses
• Planning, coordinating, and compiling budget work at the department level
• Responsible for the department's quarterly and annual financial statements
• Conducting ongoing reconciliations and forecasts
• Supporting researchers with project economics, project budgeting, and reporting
• Acting as a first point of contact for procurement and contract matters

Your Background

Qualifications:

An academic degree with a focus on economics. You should have knowledge of administrative systems and Excel as a work tool. As a government authority, high requirements are placed on Swedish language skills, but the department is also an international workplace, which requires good proficiency in English.

Previous experience with project economics, project monitoring towards various funders (e.g., EU), experience working with economics in the public sector and specifically in higher education, as well as knowledge of public procurement (LOU) and experience reading and interpreting contracts are meritorious. Further meritorious qualifications include experience with the administrative systems Agresso (UBW), Proceedo, and Primula.

In the role, you will interact with many people, so personal qualities such as the ability to collaborate, provide good service, and work in a structured manner are particularly important. You adapt easily to new conditions, are analytical, and meticulous. We value initiative and responsibility.

What can we offer you?

In the role of Economist and decision-support, you will have a broad and varied position where you make a difference for the operations. You will have many contact areas and gain a very good insight into the operations. At VFM, you will become part of an exciting operation with a clear environmental focus.

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, so do not wait to apply!

About Us

Who are we?

SLU solves real problems for a living world – and we challenge established knowledge through critical thinking and a curious, open perspective. Our operations cover plants, animals, and humans worldwide.

Our starting point is often the green sector with connections to forestry, agriculture, and water. VFM's operations are key parts of SLU's strive to be a world-class university within life and environmental sciences. VFM contributes to the vision through education, research, and environmental analysis in collaboration with the surrounding society. Our operations have an impact and touch people.

More information about the department: https://www.slu.se/om-slu/organisation/institutioner/vilt-fisk-miljo/ (https://www.slu.se/om-slu/organisation/institutioner/vilt-fisk-miljo/)

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU on https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/ (https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/)

Location:

SLU, Umeå

Employment Type:

Permanent position. SLU applies a probationary period.

Full-time/Part-time:

100%

Start Date:

As soon as possible, according to agreement.

Application:

We welcome your application via the application button below by 2026-08-20.

Union Representatives:

https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/ (https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/)

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) plays a key role in the development of sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between humans, animals, and ecosystems, and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Main campuses are in Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, but operations are also conducted at research stations, trial parks, and educational sites throughout the country. SLU has over 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students, and a turnover of over 4.5 billion SEK. The university invests in attractive environments on its campus areas. We work for an equal and inclusive work environment where open dialogue between people with different experiences lays the foundation for scientific rigor, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and perspectives to apply for the current position.