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Do you want a role where your work truly makes a difference? Here, you become an integral part of an international knowledge environment where you support cutting-edge research and education. You will enjoy secure conditions, generous benefits, and excellent opportunities for professional development, all while contributing to something greater.

Luleå University of Technology is a distinguished academic environment offering exceptional opportunities in the arts, engineering, natural sciences, and social sciences. The university strives for reliability and innovation in its work, with a strong emphasis on sustainable development. We are proud of our open and inclusive culture, where employees are encouraged to be creative and develop continuously in a supportive environment. Our work environment is characterized by engagement, collaboration, and initiative, making Luleå University of Technology an attractive workplace.

Do you want to work closely with researchers driving exciting projects and be a key person ensuring that ideas actually become reality? Then you might be the one we are looking for!

As a Project Controller here, you ensure that projects follow budget, reporting, and monitoring from start to finish. You work closely with researchers and project managers, performing calculations, forecasts, and reports, and helping teams make informed decisions.

You will become part of a wonderful team within our administrative unit, where we collaborate, share knowledge, and develop good routines that make our jobs easier.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• University degree in economics (preferably with an accounting focus)

We believe you are:

• Good at explaining economics so that everyone can understand, in both Swedish and English
• Curious, structured, and enjoy finding solutions
• Familiar with (or interested in learning) project reporting
• A team player who likes to help others succeed

Why you will thrive here:

• Flexible working hours and the possibility to work remotely up to 40%
• Secure employment and great benefits (https://www.ltu.se/om-universitetet/arbeta-hos-oss/formaner)
• Health benefits, exercise during working hours, and a university that cares about well-being
• You get to work in the middle of a creative research environment where ideas become reality

Scope and Location

The position of Project Controller is a permanent full-time position located at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering in Luleå. A probationary period may apply. Start date by agreement. For each position, a preliminary salary transparency (https://www.ltu.se/om-universitetet/arbeta-hos-oss/att-soka-en-anstallning#h-Informationomlonetransparens) is stated based on the position's requirements, responsibilities, and market situation.

Does this sound like something for you? Apply and become part of Luleå University of Technology, where your economic expertise makes a real difference.

Additional Information

For questions regarding the position, please contact Lise-Lotte Martinsson-Ekman, 0920-49 2416, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), Administrative Manager at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering.

Union representatives (https://www.ltu.se/om-universitetet/arbeta-hos-oss/att-soka-en-anstallning#h-Fackligakontaktpersoner) ([email protected] (mailto:[email protected]))

Application

Please apply for the position via the application button below, attaching your cover letter, CV/resume, and degree certificate. Please mark your application with the reference number below. The application and degree certificate should be written in Swedish or English.

Last day for applications: August 13, 2026

Reference number: 4108–2026