Economist

Gothenburg University meets society's challenges with diverse knowledge. 58,000 students and 6,800 employees make the university a large and inspiring workplace. Strong research and attractive educational programs attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, Gothenburg University contributes to a better future. The Department of Economics with Statistics is part of the School of Business, Economics and Law at Gothenburg University and has approximately 100 employees from many countries. Teaching is conducted in economics and statistics, and the department currently has approximately 800 students registered in courses and programs. The department brings together a diversity of researchers, several of whom are internationally renowned economists. The strongest research areas are labor economics, behavioral economics, development economics, environmental economics, and financial economics. The department is located at Vasagatan 1 in Gothenburg and is thus centrally situated in the city. More information about the department can be found at https://www.gu.se/handelshogskolan/nationalekonomi-statistik. The department's operational support consists of approximately 12 employees who are responsible for personnel, finance, research and education administration, academic advising, and communication. We are now seeking an economist on a permanent, full-time basis who wants to be part of our operational support team and who, with good service and high quality, contributes to the conditions for our employees to conduct successful research and education. Duties As an economist, you will have overall control of the department's finances and provide qualified support to both management and researchers and teachers in finance and project-related matters. As an economist, you will also work closely with other employees who handle financial matters at the department. The position involves independently working with the department's budget, forecasts, and financial statements, as well as performing analysis and follow-up work. The duties include financial work related to externally funded research projects, including EU projects, encompassing budgets and monitoring as well as support to researchers and reporting to external funders. You will also work with contract writing, bookkeeping, and account reconciliations. Other general administrative tasks at the department may also be included in the position. The work also includes continuous development and adaptation of financial administrative procedures in accordance with new guidelines and regulations. It will therefore be important to be familiar with, updated on, and understand the laws and regulations that the university applies and is subject to. You will also participate in the School of Business, Economics and Law's network for economists. Qualifications We are looking for someone who has a bachelor's degree in economics or equivalent that the employer finds relevant. You have worked with qualified financial work for a few years and are very experienced in independently working with budgets, forecasts, financial statements, externally funded projects, and financial follow-ups. It is a merit if you have previously worked with these areas at a university/college or other government agency/operation. Knowledge of and ability to apply the university's regulations and ordinances regarding finances is also a merit. You are experienced in working independently and in structuring, planning, and prioritizing your work to meet set deadlines. You are thorough and enjoy roles where you take considerable responsibility and initiative, and you are experienced in managing multiple tasks while maintaining quality. You have an analytical, solution-oriented, and service-minded approach and can answer financial questions in a pedagogical and easy-to-understand manner. The work involves extensive contacts both within and outside the department, which places high demands on good collaboration skills and excellent ability to express yourself well in both Swedish and English. Great weight will be placed on personal suitability. Employment The position is a permanent employment at 100% located at the Department of Economics with Statistics, Gothenburg University. Start date for the employment is 2026-10-12 or by agreement. A probationary period may be applied. Recruitment Process Interview 1 is planned to be conducted during week 40. A work sample will be completed at interview 2, and references will be requested for final candidates. Contact Information for the Position If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact: Neha Rohtagi, HR Officer, 031-786 27 01, [email protected]. Maria Otterdahl, Administrative Director, 031-786 19 81, [email protected]. Trade Union Representatives Trade union representatives at Gothenburg University can be found here: https://www.gu.se/jobba-hos-oss/sa-blir-du-en-av-oss#kollektivavtal-och-fackliga-foretradare Application You apply for the position via Gothenburg University's recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete in accordance with the job posting and that it is submitted to the university no later than the final application deadline. The selection of applicants is made based on the documents and qualifications registered in the application by the final application deadline. Attach to your application: Cover letter CV Degree certificate Other documents relevant to the application (optional) Application deadline: September 20 The university actively works for a work environment with equal conditions and values the qualities that diversity brings to the operation. The university applies individual salary setting. According to the National Archives' regulations, the university is obligated to retain application documents for two years after the hiring decision. If you as an applicant specifically request that your documents be returned, they will be returned when the two years have elapsed; otherwise, they will be disposed of. To staffing and recruitment companies and to you who are job ad vendors: Gothenburg University uses contracted advertising agencies in connection with recruitment of personnel. We politely but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies and vendors of job postings.

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