Coordinator - Research Coordination

We have the strength of over 50,000 students and employees. Students who bring hope for the future. Employees who every day contribute to Linköping University tackling the challenges of our time. Our values are based on credibility, trust, and security. By being courageous, thinking freely, and creating innovation, we build together—through great and small actions—a better future. Welcome to apply for a job with us! About the Position As a coordinator with a focus on research coordination, your work will consist of several different parts. You will be a central support function in a department with two units regarding, among other things: Serving as a contact person and collaborating closely with the department's managers, researchers, contract partners, and finance, legal, and other administrative functions at Linköping University and with funding partners Having an overview and coordinating various types of financing agreements with external parties and research agreements for larger and smaller research projects Monitoring the scope and duration of agreements as well as reporting deadlines Having an overview of project finances, together with the finance officer Assisting in preparing documentation for reporting to funders Assisting with general administrative tasks, such as documentation, filing, and when needed, certain meeting administration, such as invitations, notes, and bookings. About You We are looking for someone who enjoys working in teams and collaborating with others, but who also independently takes initiative to solve various tasks, can switch between different assignments, and has good communication skills both verbally and in writing. In your role, you are organized, experienced in creating routines for work tasks, responsible for your assignments, and able to follow up on them. We want you to have: At least three years of upper secondary education, preferably additional education in administration or relevant academic qualifications. Previous experience with qualified administrative tasks. Good computer skills with experience working in administrative systems and software. The ability to maintain high quality and service standards in your work. Good knowledge of Swedish and English in speech and writing. It is advantageous if you have: Experience with similar tasks within the higher education sector, such as coordinating assignments and administration of contracts and research. An interest in research. Good insight into the working methods and regulations of the higher education sector. Since work peaks can occur, it is important to have a flexible approach that adapts to the organization's mission and deadlines. Your Workplace Your employment will be at https://liu.se/organisation/liu/hmv/vs (VS) at https://liu.se/organisation/liu/hmv (HMV). For the specific assignment, your work will be located at https://liu.se/organisation/liu/hmv/orh (ORH). ORH is located at Campus US, Linköping and Campus Norrköping and conducts research in a broad and interdisciplinary field with a focus on nursing science as well as reproductive, perinatal, and sexual health. The research is based on a holistic view of people's health and encompasses individual, group, and societal levels, with a focus on preventing illness, promoting self-care, and improving quality and safety in care. The department studies, among other things, chronic diseases, mental health, child- and family-centered care, aging and frailty, as well as digital and person-centered care forms. The research is often conducted in close collaboration with healthcare and other societal actors and combines clinical, behavioral science, and technological perspectives. The operations are characterized by strategic development of research environments, national and international collaborations, and initiatives that strengthen research infrastructure, grant applications, and implementation in clinical practice. About the Employment 100%, on an ongoing basis, which may begin with a 6-month probationary period. Start date by agreement. Salary and Benefits Linköping University applies individual salary setting. Read more about employee benefits at https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/formaner. Trade Union Representatives For information about trade union representatives, see https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/hjalp-for-sokande. Application Welcome to submit your application with CV and cover letter no later than August 31, 2026. You apply for this position by clicking the "Apply" button below. Applications received after the final application deadline will not be considered. We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—it enriches and develops our operations. For us, it is self-evident to uphold everyone's equal value, rights, and opportunities. Read about our work at https://liu.se/artikel/lika-villkor/. Welcome with your application! Linköping University has procurement agreements and asks that we not receive direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies or sellers of job listings.

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