About the Workplace
University of Gävle is one of Sweden's most popular universities. We offer approximately 60 degree programs and 330 independent courses in humanities, health and medicine, social and natural sciences, and engineering. We have 19,000 students, 750 employees, and a unified campus in beautiful surroundings.
The University has four strategic research areas focusing on societal challenges: Sustainable Urban Development, Health-Promoting Work, Innovative Learning, and Intelligent Industry.
Since 2023, the University is part of European University EU GREEN, which works to strengthen quality in higher education in the EU and increase exchange for both students and employees.
The University's vision is The First Choice for Everyone Who Wants to Make a Difference.
We offer, among other things:
Good work environment: employee surveys show high satisfaction and work enjoyment
Generous wellness allowance, among the top in Swedish educational institutions
Flexible working arrangements
The Department of Industrial Economics, Industrial Design, and Mechanical Engineering is now seeking a Research Assistant in Industrial Economics. This is a fixed-term position starting September 1, or by agreement, through December 31, 2026, with the possibility of extension. The position is 50-100%, by agreement.
The department conducts education and research in industrial economics, industrial design, and mechanical engineering. A common starting point for the activities is to develop knowledge about industrial systems, organizations, processes, flows, and products with consideration for social, economic, and ecological sustainability. The department has strong connections to the surrounding community, and students, teachers, and researchers work in close collaboration with industry and authorities.
Work Tasks
As a Research Assistant in Industrial Economics, you will dedicate your working time to supporting the ongoing research project "Climate Assessment and Business Models for Sustainable Food Systems" (SHIFT) https://www.hig.se/shift. Your work tasks include literature reviews, data collection and analysis, as well as compilation and reporting of research results. Your workplace is at University of Gävle. Work can, by agreement with the employer, be performed both on campus and remotely.
Qualifications
To be employed as a Research Assistant, we want you to have a Master's degree in Industrial Economics or another subject that the employer considers equivalent. You have subject specialization in organizational sustainability, or another subject specialization that the employer considers relevant for the SHIFT project.
In addition, you should have:
Good ability to work independently and take own initiatives.
Good ability to collaborate and build good relationships internally and externally.
Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English.
It is meritorious if you have:
Experience with case studies and qualitative analysis
Experience with food systems
Experience with environmental systems analysis, including life cycle assessment
You must have your Master's degree by the start of employment.
In the appointment process, consideration will also be given to how the applicant can strengthen and complement the department's research within the subject area.
Application
The application should contain a CV, cover letter, and any other documents that you wish to submit.
Contact
Per Hilletofth, Department Head
Tel: 073-6546096
E-mail: [email protected]
Lea Fobbe, University Lecturer in Industrial Economics
Tel: 070-4085190
E-mail: [email protected]
Other
University of Gävle strives for equal gender distribution and active work on equal conditions in all parts of the organization.
Regarding this recruitment, University of Gävle has taken a position on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact from media sales representatives and similar.About the Workplace
University of Gävle is one of Sweden's most popular universities. We offer approximately 60 degree programs and 330 independent courses in humanities, health and medicine, social and natural sciences, and engineering. We have 19,000 students, 750 employees, and a unified campus in beautiful surroundings.
The University has four strategic research areas focusing on societal challenges: Sustainable Urban Development, Health-Promoting Work, Innovative Learning, and Intelligent Industry.
Since 2023, the University is part of European University EU GREEN, which works to…