Research Advisor

Linnéuniversitetet · plný úvazek

Kalmar, Švédsko

Welcome to Linnaeus University! Here you meet 2,200 employees and 40,000 students who together follow the vision of putting knowledge in motion for sustainable societal development. We conduct research and education with an eye toward the future. Our proximity to the business community, both locally and globally, gives us far reach and opportunities for change that make an impact. All that's needed is a place where ideas have room to meet and grow. That's what we've created – and you are invited. Change starts here! The Division of External Relations is a unit within the university's shared business support that brings together expertise in external funding, innovation, and collaboration. Linnaeus University is now seeking a Research Advisor for the Division of External Relations, Section for Innovation and Research Support. The section's mission is to contribute to the development of research and innovation activities at Linnaeus University by offering professional support to researchers regarding external research funding and to researchers, employees, and students regarding innovation and utilization. As a Research Advisor, you will have a central role in strengthening Linnaeus University's ability to attract external research funding and develop competitive research environments. The role involves you, in close dialogue with researchers and management, contributing qualified advice, strategic analysis, and professional support that creates better conditions for research with both academic quality and societal relevance. Job Description Work tasks that will be included in the position: - Identify, analyze, and communicate relevant national and international funding opportunities for researchers and research groups. - Provide qualified advice and strategic support in the development, planning, and quality assurance of applications for external research funding. - Coordinate major and complex application processes, including collaboration with internal functions and external parties. - Contribute to the university's strategic development of research and external funding through analyses, decision-making materials, and coordination of university-wide initiatives. - Develop and apply effective working methods and processes within research support, with a focus on quality, clarity, and operational benefit. - Explore and use AI-supported working methods in an appropriate, efficient, and responsible manner, for example in environmental scanning, analysis, application support, and process development. - Plan and conduct inspiration and knowledge-raising activities that strengthen researchers' ability to attract external research funding. - Build and maintain good relationships with research funders and represent research support in relevant internal and external contexts. To contribute to a good working environment and development of operations, you are present and participate in daily work and in the community. Qualifications: We are looking for someone with in-depth knowledge of national and international research funders, including Horizon Europe, and extensive experience in qualified advisory work related to external research funding. You have a very strong ability to support researchers in developing competitive applications and experience in assessing, quality assuring, or contributing to the development of research applications. It is advantageous if you have experience leading or coordinating applications to major collaboration projects, delivering presentations and workshops, and developing working methods and processes within research support. You also have experience with, or a clear interest in, using AI tools in an appropriate, critical, and responsible manner in qualified knowledge work. You have a university or higher education degree or equivalent, and a very strong ability to express yourself well orally and in writing in English. Since the working language of the division is Swedish, it is advantageous if you have good knowledge of Swedish. A research degree and experience in your own research are also advantageous. As a person, you are communicative and find it easy to build relationships, and you are receptive to the needs of both researchers and funders. You have a positive attitude and the ability to provide support and assistance with the researcher's needs in focus. We expect that you can work both independently and as part of a team. You have initiative, are flexible, and have the ability to inspire your surroundings. Terms of Employment: Employment and scope: Permanent employment. Start date: Start date by agreement. Probation is normally applied. Work location (permanent): Work location is Växjö or Kalmar; travel between the locations occurs. Welcome to submit your application by October 2, 2026. Contact Persons: Section Head: Kjärstin Hagman Boström, mailto:[email protected], 0480-44 73 48 HR Partner: Hanna Holgersson, mailto:[email protected], 0480-xxxxxx Trade union representatives can be reached via the university switchboard 0772-28 80 00. Want to know more about the Division of External Relations? Read more at Lnu.se https://lnu.se/mot-linneuniversitetet/Organisation/forvaltning/Avdelningen-for-externa-relationer/ Linnaeus University is committed to utilizing the qualities that an equal gender balance and diversity bring to the organization. Register your application via the "Apply" button at the bottom of the listing. The qualifications you cite must be substantiated with certificates and attached digitally in your application. The application and other documents must be marked with the employment's file number. All documents cited must be received by the university no later than 23:59 on the final application day. 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