Economist 75%

Economist 75% Uppsala University, Department of History of Ideas The Department of Literature and Rhetoric and the Department of History of Ideas are seeking an economist to strengthen our finance function for the coming year. You will be part of a team of seven administrators who collaborate and are responsible for tasks within both departments. We are a group with excellent collaboration where we help each other even though our roles have different focuses. We work in nice facilities and have close proximity to each other and the two departments we support. For us, skills development, engagement, and work satisfaction are important. The administrative team is led by an administrative manager. The departments teach and conduct research in literature and rhetoric and history of ideas. Together, the departments have a turnover of approximately 95 million SEK and employ approximately 90 staff members. Feel free to read more about the departments' activities here: Department of Literature and Rhetoric, Department of History of Ideas. Duties As an economist, you hold a central role and work closely with other administrators, researchers, and management personnel – providing support on finance and planning matters. An important task during the autumn is budget work, where you are expected to play a major role. You provide support to project managers regarding applications, reports, and reporting of external grants, including EU projects. The work also includes ongoing accounting and routine finance tasks. The finance function consists of an economist, a finance administrator, and an administrative manager who work closely together and assist each other. Other administrative tasks may occur. Qualifications We are seeking someone with a university degree in economics or equivalent qualifications that the employer deems comparable. Experience with qualified accounting work is a requirement. Excellent knowledge of Excel and excellent ability to express yourself both verbally and in writing in Swedish and English. We place great emphasis on personal suitability such as good collaboration skills, and you are thorough and have the ability to work in a structured manner. You are also flexible and can step in where needed. Desirable/Meriting Qualifications Experience with accounting work at a college or university, budget preparation, and management of funds from external grantors is meriting. Experience working with Raindance, Primula, Proceedo, and GLIS is meriting. About the Position The position is time-limited, 12 months. The position is 75%. Start date as soon as possible according to agreement. Work location: Uppsala Information about the position is provided by: Administrative Manager: Karin Wallentin, [email protected]. Welcome to submit your application no later than September 16, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/2556. Uppsala University is a broad research university with strong international standing. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who with curiosity and commitment make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be subject to security screening. Security screening is a requirement for employment, and applicants must be approved. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Trade union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]

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