PhD position
Department of Forest Ecology and Management Third-cycle subject area Biology Description of the doctoral project Nitrogen availability is a major constraint on plant growth and carbon sequestration in boreal forest soils. Although proteins constitute a large fraction of the soil nitrogen pool, the processes governing their breakdown into amino acids remain poorly understood. A critical knowledge gap lies in understanding the composition and properties of soil proteins and their role in regulating nitrogen cycling. This PhD project will address this challenge by characterizing soil protein composition and investigating the mechanisms that control nitrogen turnover. The doctoral candidate will primarily work in the laboratory, analysing natural soils from mesocosm and field experiments. Analytical work will be done in close collaboration with the Umeå Proteomics Platform. https://www.umu.se/en/research/infrastructure/umea-proteomics-platform/ The project is led by Sandra Jämtgård, Department of Forest Ecology and Management, SLU in collaboration with Maja Sundquist and Jonatan Klaminder. The doctoral candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary research team with expertise spanning plant ecophysiology, vegetation ecology, soil science and proteomics, which provides good conditions for scientific exchange and discussion. Requirements To meet the general entry requirements you must have been awarded a second-cycle (Master's) qualification, satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle, or acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad (Higher Education Ordinance 1993:100, Chapter 7, Section 39). Specific entry requirements for the third-cycle courses and study programme in biology. To meet the specific entry requirements, you must have at least 90 HEC in biology-related subjects, at least 30 of which at second-cycle level. You must also meet the equivalent English language requirements as those necessary for the Swedish upper-secondary qualification English B/6. Your profile Required: Qualifications as per the general entry requirements of doctoral education at SLU: https://www.slu.se/en/study/programmes-courses/doctoral-education/how-can-i-become-a-doctoral-student/ A master's degree, or completed at least 240 credits of courses required for a higher education qualification, of which at least 60 credits must be at second-cycle level, in biology, with a focus on plant physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related subject English B/6, fluent, able to write, communicate and interact in an English-speaking environment Documented experience with laboratory work Documented experience with univariate and multivariate analysis Demonstrated ability of good cooperation skills, problem solving, analytical skills and work independently Merits: Experience in proteomics analysis Experience in LC-MS/MS Experience in protein chemistry Experience in bioinformatic data analysis About us The PhD student will be employed at The Department of Forest Ecology and Management. The department includes about 115 people of which 9 are professors. Our mission is to advance the understanding of forest ecosystems and how these should be managed today and in the future. For more information: http://www.slu.se/en/departments/forest-ecology-management/ Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/ Read more about third-cycle courses and study programmes on https://www.slu.se/en/study/programmes-courses/doctoral-education/ Form of employment / Funding Employment as a doctoral student (4-year programme) Doctoral student's salaries are set following the local collective agreement. Salary progression is fixed. Location: Umeå Scope: 100% Start date: During autumn 2026, according to agreement. Application and selection: Please submit your application using the link below. The deadline is 20 August 2026. Read more about the attachments that your application should include at https://www.slu.se/en/study/programmes-courses/doctoral-education/how-can-i-become-a-doctoral-student/application/ Selection among eligible applicants is based on the documents attached to the application, and is carried out with regard to the applicant's ability to complete the programme within the allotted time. Academic union representatives: https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/ The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden. SLU has around 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 4.5 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
University Lecturer in Literature Studies
Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest institutions of higher education with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a variety of high-quality educational programs and world-leading research within several scientific fields, and it is here that the groundbreaking discovery of the gene scissors CRISPR-Cas9 was made, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close by. Our cohesive campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate and exchange knowledge, which promotes a dynamic and open culture. The societal transformation and major green investments we see in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, it is about conducting research about – and in the midst of – a society in transition. But also about delivering education for regions that need to expand quickly and sustainably. Simply put, this is where the future is created. Are you interested in learning more? Read more about Umeå University as a workplace. The Department of Culture and Media Studies is part of Umeå University's Faculty of Humanities and has approximately 70 employees. A unique combination of subject areas makes the department a creative environment at the intersection of art, culture, literature and media. The department conducts internationally recognized research of high quality. For more information, please visit: https://www.umu.se/kultmed The Department of Culture and Media Studies is advertising a position as a substitute university lecturer in literature studies. The position is full-time starting January 1, 2027. Job Duties The job duties include teaching, supervision, examination and professional development. The position mainly concerns teaching and supervision at undergraduate and advanced levels in literature studies and creative writing. In addition, teaching within the framework of teacher training may also be included. Teaching takes place both on campus and online. The job duties also include teaching-related administration as well as personnel, subject and planning meetings. Professional development time is included and corresponds to 20% of working time. Qualifications for Employment as University Lecturer To be eligible for employment as a university lecturer, one must have demonstrated pedagogical aptitude and have obtained a doctorate in literature studies, or have equivalent scientific competence, or have some other professional skill that is significant in relation to the subject content of the position and the work tasks involved in the employment. Good language skills in Swedish (or another Scandinavian language) and English, as well as the ability to teach in these languages, are required for the position. For information on assessment criteria and balancing of assessment criteria, see https://www.umu.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/universitetslektor-i-litteraturvetenskap_944341/ Application Applications must be made via the e-recruitment system Varbi and must be received no later than August 31, 2026. The eligibility and assessment criteria can be found in the employment regulations for teachers at Umeå University: https://www.umu.se/globalassets/fristaende-webbar/regelverk/personal-lika-villkor-och-arbetsmiljo/anstallningsordning-for-larare-vid-umea-universitet-fs-1.1--1022-25.pdf Information about which documents should be attached to the application can be found in the Faculty of Humanities' guidelines for applications: https://www.umu.se/contentassets/50940fbdac714459ad8b6a4406596619/humanistiska-fakultetens-anvisningar-for-ansokningar-om-anstallning-och-befordran_okt-25-.pdf Note that digital copies of publications must be attached to the application. For this position, no project plan should be submitted. Other Information The position is a full-time substitute position between January 1, 2027 and January 31, 2028. The place of work is Umeå. High presence in the workplace is a requirement to satisfactorily perform the job duties involved in the position. Umeå University is a state authority, which means that employees receive special benefits. Read more about this here: https://www.umu.se/jobba-hos-oss/formaner/ Further information about the position is provided by University Lecturer Karin S Lindelöf, 090-7869065, [email protected], or HR Coordinator Anette Humby, 090-786 79 56, [email protected] Welcome with your application! Umeå University wishes to offer an equal and equitable environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives forms the basis for learning, creativity and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences to apply for the current position. To staffing and recruitment companies and to you as a sales person: We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements.
Administrative Director, Bildmuseet
Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest educational institutions with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a diverse range of high-quality education programs and world-leading research within several scientific fields, and it is here that the groundbreaking discovery of the gene scissors CRISPR-Cas9 was made, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close by. Our cohesive campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, which promotes a dynamic and open culture. The societal transformation and major green investments we see in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, it is about conducting research on – and within – a society in transformation. But also about delivering education for regions that need to expand rapidly and sustainably. This is quite simply where the future is being created. Are you interested in learning more? Read more about Umeå University as a workplace. About Bildmuseet Bildmuseet is a creative workplace with a focus on international contemporary art and visual culture. With self-produced exhibitions and a generous range of displays and programs, the art hall is the public heart of the Artistic Campus at Umeå University. In seven stories with striking architecture, art and science meet here around the pressing issues of our time. More information can be found here. Bildmuseet is seeking an Administrative Director who wants to be part of developing one of Sweden's most dynamic art institutions. The position as Administrative Director also includes serving as Bildmuseet's economist. You will hold a central position in the organization where you, together with the museum director and management group, contribute to strengthening the quality, sustainability, and continued development of the operations. Job Responsibilities Bildmuseet is led by a museum director together with a management group. As administrative director and economist, you are part of the management group and actively participate in work on both operational and strategic matters concerning the museum's operations. You report to the museum director in accordance with the applicable delegation order. The position consists of two parts: serving as administrative director and serving as economist. In your role as administrative director, you work on the museum director's behalf with developing and maintaining administrative routines, personnel and work environment, as well as security and premises within the operations. You work with operational planning, monitoring, and development, including strategic work, initiate and follow up quality work and risk analyses, and are responsible for analyses and decision-making materials for the museum director and provide support in decision-making processes. You also contribute to further developing the museum's quality work by collaborating with other parts of Umeå University and representing Bildmuseet in various internal contexts. The responsibility includes working with efficiency and digitalization of administrative processes and ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, collective agreements, internal governing documents, and collaboration with union representatives. In your role as economist, you are responsible for preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial statements, and for communicating the contents of these in a pedagogical manner both verbally and in writing. This further includes creating project budgets, project follow-ups, and reporting of projects financed by both external and internal funds. You also handle the ongoing management of invoices, accounting, fixed assets, procurement matters, travel expenses, advances, and other economic administrative tasks. You also participate in work to seek external financing for the operations. Additional work tasks within the economic field may be added. Qualifications We are looking for someone with at least a bachelor's degree in economics with a focus on accounting, for example from a business economics program or equivalent competence. You have: Several years of experience in qualified economic work, including budgeting, monitoring, and financial statements, as well as economic administrative tasks. Documented experience in management positions and experience in operational development, quality work, and administrative processes. High integrity and are self-driven, analytical, structured. You work solution-oriented and take initiative, while maintaining very good collaboration skills. You have a good ability to see the whole picture, prioritize and delegate, as well as to create engagement and participation in the organization, and you are responsive, clear, and flexible. You communicate fluently in Swedish and English in both speech and writing. Desirable Qualifications: Experience with economic work in a larger organization, preferably in the public sector or at a university/college. Experience administering projects with external financing, for example from research funders or EU projects. Good understanding of government operations and cultural activities. Documented experience in management positions with personnel responsibility. Other Information The position is located in Umeå. A probationary employment period of 6 months may be applied. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. Umeå University wishes to offer an equal and inclusive environment where open conversations between people with different backgrounds and perspectives form the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position. To staffing and recruitment companies and to you who are a salesperson: We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements.
University Lecturer in Police Work - Specialization in Interrogation
Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest educational institutions with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a diverse range of high-quality education and world-leading research in several scientific fields, and it is here that the groundbreaking discovery of the gene scissors CRISPR-Cas9 was made, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close by. Our cohesive campuses make it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, something that promotes a dynamic and open culture. About the Workplace At the Unit for Police Work at Umeå University, police education is conducted on behalf of the Police Authority. We maintain continuous development in our work of educating professional police officers who act for a safer society, for the development of Swedish police, and for lifelong learning. Within the main subject Police Work, we also offer standalone courses and a master's program. We also conduct advanced training for practicing police officers as well as other external education and external research activities. The Unit is led by a director and we have approximately 30 employees; in addition, we purchase teaching services internally at UMU, as well as externally from the Police Authority - in total, about eighty colleagues are involved in the activities. The Unit for Police Work is now announcing a position as University Lecturer in Police Work with a specialization in interrogation. The position is full-time with a start date in December 2026 or by agreement. More information about our activities can be found on our website. Application deadline: 2026-08-10 Primary Responsibilities Work as a University Lecturer at the Unit for Police Work consists mainly of teaching in basic and advanced education. It includes everything from responsibility for planning and developing teaching and supervision to implementation and follow-up. This recruitment primarily addresses the need for teaching in standalone courses in police work, as well as teaching in interrogation methodology in the Police Program. Qualifications According to the Employment Regulations at Umeå University, a person is eligible for employment as a University Lecturer if they hold a degree at the master's level or have other professional skills that are relevant to the subject matter and work tasks of the position. Assessment Criteria and Weighting Specific assessment criteria are professional skills in the field of interrogation, as well as pedagogical skills. Scientific skills also constitute an assessment criterion. When assessing professional skills, experience from work within the Police Authority or other law enforcement activities is considered advantageous. When assessing pedagogical skills, particular attention is given to experience in teaching or education at higher education institutions. Pedagogical higher education is considered advantageous, as is experience from teaching in police education. When assessing scientific skills, particular attention is given to experience in scientific work and scientific production. A general assessment criterion for teachers at Umeå University is both good collaboration skills and the competence and suitability otherwise needed to perform work tasks well. Particular emphasis will be placed on the applicant's ability to perform administrative and pedagogical tasks that require good understanding and use of the Swedish language, since teaching is conducted in Swedish. Particular emphasis will also be placed on professional skills related to interrogation methodology, as well as pedagogical skills. When weighing these assessment criteria, pedagogical skills will be given greater weight. Some weight will also be given to scientific skills. In making the appointment, the university will primarily consider the candidate who, after a qualitative overall assessment of competence and skills, is deemed to have the best qualifications to carry out the current work tasks. As a person, you are organized, solution-focused, and can independently and together with colleagues organize and conduct teaching. Application Qualifications and assessment criteria can be found in the Employment Regulations for Teachers at Umeå University, which you can find here The Faculty of Social Sciences' instructions for applying for employment as a University Lecturer can be found here In the recruitment process, interviews and reference checks may take place. A probationary period of up to 6 months may be applied. We welcome your application! Umeå University wishes to offer an equal and equitable environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives forms the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position. To staffing and recruitment companies and to you who are sales representatives: We respectfully but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements.
Department Head, Orthopedic Geriatrics, Geriatric Center, Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for research and innovation to deliver results. The Geriatric Center is a specialist clinic for patients in need of both acute and subacute geriatric care and rehabilitation. A comprehensive assessment of the elderly patient's medical, physical, mental and social functioning in illness as well as functional capacity is performed by a team of multiple professions, so-called Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA). Diagnostics, treatment and rehabilitation are conducted with the patient's individual needs in focus. The target group consists of people aged 65 and older with various diseases, so-called multimorbidity, in combination with the consequences of aging, in need of specialized care and rehabilitation. At Geriatrics, several different professions work together in well-functioning collaboration within and between departments. We work with a focus on subacute general geriatric care and rehabilitation as well as so-called fast-track with patient transfers from MAVA and the infectious diseases clinic. We provide psychogeriatric specialized care, treatment and rehabilitation for people with cognitive diseases and behavioral and psychological symptoms in dementia (BPSD) regardless of age. We also provide orthopedic geriatric acute and subacute care and rehabilitation. Additionally, we provide outpatient care including psychogeriatric clinics, osteoporosis clinics with bone density measurements and specialist teams working in the homes of people with dementia, multimorbidity and orthopedic conditions. As department head at Orthopedic Geriatrics, you will, together with another department head, lead a team of approximately 70 employees who value high engagement. We welcome cultural diversity where our different backgrounds enrich and develop our workplace. Together we work in teams with different professions which enables learning and strength in our mission. Our geriatric patients are our focus where we work to make a difference based on each individual patient's needs and conditions. Together with dedicated and experienced colleagues, you will have the opportunity to lead and drive development while being a team player in operational and collegial collaboration. If you, like us, believe in our values close, skilled, enabler, you will be an important player with us and we look forward to your application! 1 position(s). RESPONSIBILITIES As a department head with us, you see the whole picture and the potential and move us forward courageously. You serve as a role model, work to create shared visions and unleash initiative in your operation. You challenge and question as well as encourage and make your employees visible. We want to support you to be courageous, open and action-oriented. You take responsibility for your operation within your authority and represent the employer by leading and developing toward decided goals for the Region's benefit. As a department head, the operations manager is your immediate supervisor who leads and allocates work. You participate in the Geriatric Center's management group, which means you are an active participant in strategic work. In your management role, you are responsible for personnel, finance and operations in close collaboration with the other department head at Orthopedic Geriatrics and other management colleagues in the operation. You will work closely with the other department head and together you are responsible for the operation's goals and mission. You will also work closely with HR Partner, controller, other support functions and management colleagues. We will adapt the introduction to your needs and you will have opportunities for management and leadership development through the leadership programs offered by Region Västerbotten. QUALIFICATIONS You have higher education or other education/experience that the employer considers equivalent. You also have experience working as a manager, preferably including operations, personnel and budget responsibility. It is meritorious if you have worked in a leadership position in an acute operation with 24-hour staffing and in major change processes where you have implemented some form of process work. If you have experience in geriatrics, we see that as positive. We would like you to have some form of leadership training, with Region Västerbotten's leadership training "Tomorrow's Managers" being meritorious. Furthermore, computer skills and experience with Office programs are required. You are confident in your leadership and as a person you are structured, strategic, stress-resilient and driven. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. In this recruitment, we may conduct a work psychology test. Employment form: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent, start: Start by agreement. Working hours: Daytime. The role as a manager at Region Västerbotten is a limited-term appointment typically for 4 years, which is combined with permanent employment within your area of expertise. In the recruitment process and selection, we may use a work psychology test. Read more about our benefits for you working with us at the website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for equal gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants from different backgrounds. In connection with the recruitment work, we have taken a position on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore decline any contact with media sales, recruitment sites and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by post.
Economist at the Office for Medicine, 100%
Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest institutions of higher education with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a diverse range of high-quality education programs and world-leading research in several scientific fields, and it is where the groundbreaking discovery of the gene scissors CRISPR-Cas9 was made, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close by. Our cohesive campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, something that promotes a dynamic and open culture. The societal transformation and major green investments we see in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, it is about conducting research about – and within – a society undergoing transformation. It is also about delivering education for regions that need to expand quickly and sustainably. This is quite simply where the future is being created. Are you interested in learning more? Read more about Umeå University as a workplace. The Faculty of Medicine is one of the largest faculties at Umeå University and attracts many students with a comprehensive range of programs in the areas of medicine, dentistry, health, and care. We offer well-developed research infrastructure and an inspiring, dynamic environment with leading research. Our close collaboration with the four regions in the Northern Healthcare Region we see as a major mutual asset for developing research and education and for ensuring access to our future healthcare personnel. At the Office for Medicine, there are currently just over 40 employees working on issues related to economics, HR, research, education, and communication, as well as administration of the medical program. We are now seeking an economist for the team that works on economics and budget matters. Job Description As an economist at the office, you will be part of a group consisting of three controllers and two economists. The work tasks consist mainly of project budgeting and reporting, financial follow-up and forecasting, development of analyses/calculations, review of financial matters, requisition of funds, invoicing, development of routines and methods. The work also includes responsibility for supplier invoices and review of travel expenses. The work may also involve accounting tasks at the faculty's institutions, for example in connection with personnel changes. In your role, you function as an advisor and support to managers and finance functions within the faculty's operations. You may also present matters in the faculty's various committees, steering groups, and commissions. The work tasks may change over time. You may also be included in parts of the faculty's other budget and forecasting work. Competence Requirements We are looking for someone with at least a bachelor's degree in economics or other education that the employer considers equivalent. The work requires excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and the ability to structure and plan work tasks. You are self-driven, solution-oriented, and have good analytical skills. As a person, you have a good ability to see connections, create simple and clear structures, and describe them in a pedagogical way. Since the work involves many contacts with people at different levels within the university, you need to have good collaboration skills. You have the ability to express yourself well both orally and in writing in Swedish and English. You have good computer skills and experience with computer-based administrative systems. Excellent knowledge of the Office suite, especially Excel, is a requirement. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. Other Desirable Qualifications Previous experience with accounting work, such as project reporting and follow-up as well as preparation of budgets and financial statements, is considered meritorious for the position. Likewise, experience from similar work at a university or college. Terms The employment is permanent, probation may be applied. Start as soon as possible. If you want to know more, you are welcome to contact Office Manager Ann-Christin Edlund. Your application should include a personal letter, CV, and copies of relevant diplomas. You apply via the university's e-recruitment system. We need your application by August 11, 2026. We welcome your application! Umeå University wishes to offer an equal and fair environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives forms the basis for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position. To staffing and recruitment companies and to you who are salespeople: We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements.
IT Infrastructure Specialist Client Management, Digital Transformation and IT
In our department, over 1,000 employees work across five different operations: Real Estate, Roads and Parks, Digital Transformation & IT, Meal Services, and Cleaning and Facilities Services. We plan, build and maintain properties, roads and outdoor environments. We provide transportation services and manage internal operations to ensure the municipality's activities function properly. For example, we ensure the IT environment works and is secure, our facilities are kept clean, and the municipality's schools and residential facilities can serve healthy meals. What unites us is the desire to make life easier for Umeå's approximately 130,000 residents. Digital Transformation and IT enable positive societal development by supporting innovative operations that simplify everyday life for municipal services, citizens and businesses. Our mission is to offer a broad range of IT services with high expertise, participation and good service spirit that support work for welfare and a good life in Umeå. Our ambition is to maintain high quality and continuously improve our operations. We are quality certified according to ISO 9001. We are now looking for an infrastructure specialist in MDM/Client Management – join us in developing the future's digital workplace in Umeå Municipality! Do you want to work with modern client platforms in a large and socially important IT environment? Are you interested in creating smart, secure and user-friendly solutions for thousands of users? We are now looking for an infrastructure specialist in MDM/Endpoint Management for Umeå Municipality DoIT (Digital Transformation and IT) and our IDE team (Infrastructure Digital Devices). About Us Our operations develop the municipality's capacity for digital transformation with broad expertise. Here we have leaders, system developers, architects and specialists in areas such as IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, service desk, data, development and digitalization – who together drive and hold together the municipality's journey into the future. It is a meaningful and developing mission that we are proud of. Through technology, innovation and collaboration, we create value for the municipality's operations and strengthen digital capacity across the entire organization. We have approximately 115 committed employees who value work joy, collaboration and development. We believe in the power of developing together and in leadership that creates good conditions for both people and operations to succeed. About the Job The IDE team is responsible for Umeå Municipality's digital work tools through modern client management. This means we configure devices, manage policies and security settings, and ensure that operating systems and applications are kept up to date. We also work with procuring clients and license management and are a central part in creating a secure, stable and efficient digital workplace for the entire municipality. Your Responsibilities You will work with operations, development and improvement of our MDM solutions, with a focus on Microsoft Intune and related platforms. The work includes, among other things: Troubleshooting and problem-solving in client and MDM environments Configuration of devices, profiles and security settings Testing, packaging and deployment of applications Automation and scripting (PowerShell) Environmental monitoring and implementation of new features and approaches You will become part of a team where collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous development are in focus. About You We are looking for someone who is curious, solution-oriented and responsible. You thrive in a role where you both solve operational problems and contribute to long-term development. You have an interest in new technology and see environmental monitoring as a natural part of your work. Supporting colleagues, sharing knowledge and adapting your communication to your audience are things you do as a matter of course. We place great importance on personal suitability. Qualifications You have relevant education in IT or equivalent experience and: Experience troubleshooting in Windows environments (2nd/3rd line) Experience with Microsoft Intune Experience troubleshooting in Windows environments Experience working in case management systems Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written Meritorious are skills in PowerShell, application packaging and Microsoft's cloud services (Azure/Entra/Defender). With us you get to work in a stable organization with a clear public mission – where your work makes a difference every day. Together we create a smarter digital workplace for Umeå Municipality. Selection and interviews will begin after summer, welcome to submit your application! About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 important employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments and together we work to ensure Umeå grows with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust and continuous improvements. Working with us, you get to work on socially important missions where you contribute to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure and fun. Umeå is Northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are an association and culture city that offers a richer life even outside of work. Here you can experience what it is like to live in Umeå: Moving - Umeå Municipality We are growing and therefore we may be looking for just you? Do you want more? We offer good terms, good benefits and excellent development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important for everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.
Social Secretary LSS, Disability Care Investigation
Disability Care in Umeå Municipality aims to be a resource that frees and strengthens people's ability to live an independent life through proximity and collaboration. Within the Disability Care Investigation unit, we meet people who need support and assistance due to functional impairments. We receive applications, conduct investigations, and make decisions according to the Social Services Act and the Act Concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS). We follow up on decisions to ensure that users receive support for their needs. We are now hiring a social secretary within LSS to our unit! Your Tasks As a social secretary within LSS, you will meet people who need support and assistance due to functional impairments to have a good daily life. The work involves exercising authority to, in accordance with applicable legislation, current legal status, and established objectives, be responsible for receiving applications, conducting investigations, assessing, making decisions, and following up on interventions within LSS. We can offer you exciting work where you, together with your colleagues, contribute to the right intervention at the right time for Umeå Municipality's residents, on behalf of the Individual and Family Board. The position involves exercising authority within LSS in the area of functional impairments, for all age groups. About You We are looking for someone with a degree in social work and experience in exercising authority, preferably an experienced case worker within LSS. Additional qualifications in LSS, particularly personal assistance, are meritorious. As a social secretary within LSS, you will meet people in difficult life situations, so it is important that you as a person are secure and stable. You have good collaboration skills and can express yourself well in Swedish, both verbally and in writing. We also wish that you have innovative thinking that can be put into practice and lead to results. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. The position requires a Class B driver's license. Before offering employment, we ask you to present an extract from the police criminal record register. This is done as a final step in the recruitment process. Welcome to apply! About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 important employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work to make Umeå grow with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvements. Working with us, you will take on socially important assignments where you contribute to making Umeå continue to be safe, secure, and enjoyable. Umeå is Northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are an association and cultural city that offers a richer life outside of work as well. Here you can learn what it is like to live in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality We are growing, and we may be looking for just you. Do you want more? We offer reasonable terms, good benefits, and excellent development opportunities for lifelong learning, plus jobs that are important for everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.
Staff Scientist
Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest educational institutions with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a diverse range of high-quality programs and world-leading research in several scientific fields, and it is here that the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene scissors was made, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close by. Our cohesive campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, something that promotes a dynamic and open culture. The societal transformation and major green investments we see in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, it is about conducting research about – and within – a society in transformation. But also about delivering education for regions that need to expand rapidly and sustainably. This is simply where the future is created. Are you interested in learning more? Read more about Umeå University as a workplace. Umeå Plant Science Centre (UPSC) is one of Europe's strongest research centers in experimental plant biology. Here you have access to the latest instruments and an environment with over 200 plant researchers. Our research spans from biochemistry and molecular biology to physiology and ecosystem research (www.upsc.se). Staff Scientist Umeå Plant Science Centre (UPSC) is one of Europe's strongest research environments for fundamental plant research including research on plant ecology, genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, and physiology (see www.upsc.se). To the Department of Physiological Botany, which is part of Umeå Plant Science Center, we are now seeking a staff scientist. The position is full-time and fixed-term for 12 months with start date 21 August 2026 or by agreement. Project Description This physiological project focuses on metabolite and resource flows in poplar. It is still unknown how the plant controls the allocation of resources from photosynthesis. The goal of the project is to understand how the plant regulates the supply of resources to cell wall synthesis. In the long term, we hope that this understanding can give us tools to control cell wall synthesis in order to improve future forest raw materials. Duties You will participate in a large research project concerning flow analysis in poplar. The work includes metabolic analysis of poplar samples, metabolic modeling, and gas flow analysis. Qualifications A doctoral degree in plant physiology, plant biochemistry, or equivalent is required. Extensive experience with metabolic analysis, metabolic flux analysis, and chlorophyll a fluorescence analysis is required. For the position, it is required that you are motivated, goal-oriented, and have good critical thinking skills. You must also have good collaboration skills with other members of a research team. For the position, very good knowledge of English is also required, both spoken and written. Application The application must contain: A personal letter where you describe yourself and your research interests and why you are interested in and suited for the position (max 2 pages). Curriculum vitae (CV) and a list of published scientific articles Verified copies of grades and diplomas Other documents that the applicant wishes to submit You apply through our e-recruitment system Varbi. Log in and apply via the button at the bottom of the web page. All attached documents must be in MS Word or PDF format. Welcome with your application no later than 1 August 2026. Terms The position is full-time and fixed-term for 12 months. Start date 21 August 2026 or by agreement. Contact For more information, please contact Johannes Hanson ([email protected]) Welcome with your application! The Department of Physiological Botany is part of Umeå Plant Science Centre with approximately 200 employees consisting of, among others, 40 group leaders and currently representing 48 different nationalities (for more information, see http://www.upsc.se or http://www.plantphys.umu.se/english/). Our main activities are academic research and education covering areas such as ecology, biochemistry, plant physiology, and genomics. Umeå University wishes to offer an equal and equitable environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives forms the basis for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences to apply for the current position. To staffing and recruitment companies and to you as a salesperson: We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements.
PhD Student in Chemistry, with a focus on Inorganic Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry is seeking a PhD student in chemistry with a focus on inorganic chemistry or materials chemistry. The doctoral student's project will concern radiation-induced processes at oxide–water interfaces, investigated using advanced experimental and theoretical methods. The employment is for four years of doctoral research, which includes independent research and participation in courses at the doctoral level. The application deadline is August 15. The start date is no earlier than October 1 or by agreement, but no later than January 31, 2027. Project Description and Work Tasks Throughout the entire nuclear fuel cycle, from fuel processing to its final disposal, interfaces between water and metal oxides arise where ionizing radiation induces radiolysis of water. The species formed, free radicals and other reactive molecules, can affect corrosion rates, the release of radionuclides, and the material properties of both reactor materials and the barrier materials included in a final repository for nuclear fuel. In a collaborative project with KTH, funded by the Swedish Research Council, we are therefore seeking a doctoral student who, within a basic research project, will investigate these radiation-induced processes at various oxide–water interfaces. The doctoral student will, among other things, combine time-resolved and multimodal X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XANES, EXAFS, etc.) at synchrotron radiation facilities such as MAX IV with theoretical molecular modeling of corresponding systems. The work will be conducted in the research group for molecular geochemistry, http://moleculargeo.chem.umu.se/holmboe/, at the Department of Chemistry, Umeå University www.umu.se/chemistry, in collaboration with researchers and doctoral students at KTH. Eligibility and Qualifications Basic eligibility is held by those who have completed a degree at advanced level, completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level, or in some other way within or outside the country acquired substantially equivalent knowledge. To meet the requirement for special eligibility for admission to education at doctoral level in chemistry, the applicant must have basic university education of at least 90 higher education credits in chemistry or other subjects assessed to be directly relevant to the current focus area. Of the 90 higher education credits, at least 15 higher education credits at advanced level within the focus area, or equivalent, must be included. The requirements for prior knowledge as stated above are also considered met by those who in another way have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge. The eligibility requirements must be met at the time of admission, but do not need to be met when you submit your application. Other requirements are: A suitable candidate for this four-year project is a person who is thorough, has logical thinking, and good problem-solving skills. Good oral and written skills in English are also a requirement. Meritorious qualifications include: A person who has a particular interest in, and has studied courses in: inorganic chemistry or physical chemistry at advanced level (at least 15 higher education credits). Practical experience with various experimental spectroscopy or diffraction techniques such as XAS, XRD, FTIR, XPS, molecular modeling (MD/MC, DFT), as well as knowledge of basic programming (Python, MATLAB) and the use of Linux/HPC systems are meritorious. Consideration will also be given to good collaboration skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant, through their experience and competence, is assessed to have the ability to manage doctoral education. About the Employment The employment aims toward a doctoral degree and the doctoral student's main task is to devote themselves to their doctoral education, which includes both participation in the research project described above and in doctoral training courses. The work tasks may include teaching and other institutional work (maximum 20%). The employment is limited to four years full-time or up to five years with part-time teaching. Salary placement will be according to the established salary scale for doctoral student employment. As an employee at Umeå University, doctoral students have the right to social benefits such as parental leave, vacation, and occupational health care. Read more about the benefits of working at Umeå University here: https://www.umu.se/en/work-with-us/benefits/. The physical workplace will be in Umeå. Application You apply through our recruitment system by August 15, 2026. The application must consist of the following documents written in English (preferably) or Swedish: A brief description of why you are applying for the position and how your qualifications and experience are relevant to the project described above (maximum two pages), curriculum vitae (CV) copy of diploma including documentation of completed university courses, grades, and any additional certificates or testimonials relevant to the project, copy of thesis and any publications, name and contact information for at least two reference persons The application documents must be in MS Word or PDF format. More Information For more information, contact Michael Holmboe, Senior Lecturer, email: [email protected]; web: http://moleculargeo.chem.umu.se/holmboe/. Umeå University wants to offer an equal and fair environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives forms the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position. To staffing and recruitment companies and to you as a sales representative: We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies and sellers of additional job advertisements. Open to Everyone We focus on your competence, not your other conditions. We are open to adapting the role or workplace according to your needs.
Dentist at Public Dental Care, Umeå Region
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for ensuring that research and innovation deliver results. Would you like to be part of shaping the future of dental care? Here at Public Dental Care, we are at the forefront of research and development and have close collaboration with the Department of Odontology at Umeå University. Within Public Dental Care, there is a wide range of areas of expertise. We offer both general and specialist dental care and also participate in clinical training of dentists, dental hygienists, dental nurses, and dental technicians. We work in modern and well-equipped facilities located at several sites throughout the region. We are proud of our range of wellness activities and of course you will receive a wellness allowance. We are now seeking dentists for Umeå and Vännäs/Bjurholm. We provide modern and health-focused dental care for both children and adults and are looking for someone who wants to make a difference. Here you will have the opportunity to work with quality dental care in an operation where commitment, development, and patient focus are central. Please indicate in your application which location you are most interested in. Umeå is a city in constant development where working life, quality of life, and proximity to nature meet. There is a rich cultural life here, plenty of restaurants, and many opportunities for an active lifestyle with skiing trails, riverside walks, cycling paths, and paddling just minutes away. In Umeå, you get both meaningful work and a life with room for more than just the job. Vännäs is beautifully situated by the Umeå River, about three miles from Umeå, with good commuting options. Here you will find proximity to services, shops, cafés, and nature, whether you want to live centrally or more rurally. Bjurholm is located in the western part of the Umeå region and offers tranquility, plenty of space, and proximity to magnificent nature. Here you become part of a small municipality with a warm and welcoming community. Regardless of where in Public Dental Care you work, you are part of a large operation where good working climate, development, inclusion, and wonderful camaraderie are guiding principles. Together we create dental care that makes a difference. We conduct the recruitment process continuously, so please apply as soon as possible, but no later than September 13. We look forward to your application! 6 position(s). WORK RESPONSIBILITIES As a dentist with us, you contribute knowledge and commitment that makes people feel secure. We offer varied work with patients of all ages and with different care needs. You work both independently and in a team with examinations, advanced treatments, and emergency dental care. We are also responsible for staffing the Dental Emergency Clinic at Norrland University Hospital (NUS) together with other Public Dental Care clinics in the Umeå region. With us, you will receive thorough introduction to your new role with good development opportunities and the ability to work in your areas of interest. As a newly graduated dentist, you will have access to clinical mentoring and support so that you can develop and grow into your professional role. We are proud of the collaboration that exists between our clinics. It contributes to good development opportunities and may mean that work at more than one of our workplaces can become relevant. We use computerized scheduling and the medical record system T4, as well as the speech recognition tool Voxit Vocal. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone who is a licensed dentist or who is about to complete your dental education. We value that you are committed, knowledgeable, and passionate about performing your work with high quality and customer satisfaction. You are responsible and see patient care as a natural part of the work. This includes the ability to see the patient's needs from a holistic perspective. Your working style is structured and you take the initiatives and decisions required in your role. You have good communication skills, work in a structured manner, and enjoy contributing to both the operation's development and good teamwork. You have good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written. Employment type: Permanent employment. Duration:, start date: Start date by agreement. Read more about our benefits for those who work with us on the website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparing our recruitment process, we have made decisions about recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore strongly decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment websites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Dental Hygienist at Public Dental Care, Umeå Region
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for research and innovation to deliver results. Do you want to be part of shaping the future of dental care? Here at Public Dental Care, we are at the forefront of research and development and have close collaboration with the Department of Odontology at Umeå University. Within Public Dental Care, there is a wide range of areas of expertise. We offer both general and specialist dental care and also participate in the clinical training of dentists, dental hygienists, dental nurses, and dental technicians. We work in modern and well-equipped facilities and are located in several places throughout the county. We are proud of our range of wellness activities and of course you receive a wellness allowance. We are now recruiting dental hygienists for Umeå, Nordmaling, and Vindeln (temporary position). We provide modern and health-oriented dental care for both children and adults and are looking for you to make a difference. Here you have the opportunity to work with quality dental care in an operation where commitment, development, and patient focus are central. Please indicate in your application which locations you are most interested in. Umeå is a city in constant development. Here, innovation and job satisfaction are combined with quality of life, nature, and a rich cultural life. You are always close to nature in Umeå – ski trails, riverside walks, cycling paths, and paddling are just minutes away. It is a city full of ideas, energy, and confidence in the future. You can feel it in the cafés, in cultural life, and in the workplace. Here you not only get meaningful work but also a daily life where there is time and space for more than just work. Nordmaling is located by the sea, south of Umeå, with good commuting options by bus and train. For those who choose to settle in Nordmaling, an active life awaits with proximity to both forests, sea, and city life. Vindeln has much to offer: quality of life, nature, safety, and good work-life balance. There is an opportunity to live spaciously, often with your own plot or nature right outside your door. Vindelälven, one of the country's pristine national rivers, offers opportunities for magnificent nature experiences year-round such as fishing, hiking, paddling, or just enjoying the silence – right after the workday ends. In winter, Buberget offers slopes ranging from black to green runs for the whole family to enjoy. Regardless of where in Public Dental Care you work, you are part of a large operation where good working environment, development, inclusion, and wonderful camaraderie are guiding principles. Together we create dental care that makes a difference. We work with the recruitment process on an ongoing basis, so please apply as soon as possible, but no later than September 13. Welcome with your application! 4 position(s). WORK DUTIES As a dental hygienist with us, you contribute knowledge and commitment that makes people feel secure. We offer varied work with patients of all ages and you will work with both health promotion, prevention, and disease treatment measures. With us, you receive thorough introductory training in your new role with good development opportunities and the chance to work within your areas of interest. As a newly graduated professional, you have access to clinical supervision and support so you can develop and grow into your professional role. As a dental hygienist, you work independently and perform examinations and treatments such as caries and periodontal disease, and identify, assess, and plan oral health interventions. Outreach dental care and preventive work at child health centers and schools may also be part of your duties. We are proud of the collaboration that exists between our clinics. It contributes to good development opportunities and may mean that work at more than one of the workplaces may become relevant. We use computerized scheduling and patient records T4 as well as the voice recognition tool Voxit Vocal. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for you who are a licensed dental hygienist, or who are about to complete your dental hygiene education. We value that you are committed, knowledgeable, and passionate about performing your work with high quality and customer satisfaction. You are responsible and see caring for patients as a natural part of the work. This includes the ability to understand the patient's needs from a holistic perspective. You communicate easily and have good ability to organize and prioritize your work. You are flexible with the ability to take your own responsibility and are driven by a desire to develop. You have good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written. Employment type: Permanent position. Duration: Start date by agreement. Read more about our benefits for those who work with us on the website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/when-you-work-with-us/benefits We strive for equal gender distribution and see diversity as a strength and therefore welcome applicants from different backgrounds. In preparation for the recruitment process, we have made decisions about recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore strongly decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment websites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then send your application documents by mail.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Pedagogical Work with Focus on Aesthetic Subjects
The Department of Aesthetic Subjects at the Faculty of Humanities at Umeå University conducts education and research in the aesthetic subjects of visual art, music and craft. At the Department of Aesthetic Subjects, more than 40 dedicated colleagues work together, united in their commitment to aesthetic subjects. This makes the workplace a creative environment where people with different creative interests meet: wood and textile, fashion design, visual art and form, photography, graphic design, sound, music and music production. For more information, please visit the department's website, https://www.umu.se/institutionen-for-estetiska-amnen/ The department conducts research in pedagogical work. The research primarily focuses on aesthetic subjects in schools and teacher education, but also on cultural schools and collaboration. The research represents several areas, for example professional research, school development, digitalization, academicization, sustainable development, scientification of practical knowledge and values in subject practices. Gender, policy, media ecology, curriculum theory and subject didactics are some prominent perspectives. The department also conducts research in collaboration with school authorities on the development of schools based on scientific grounds and proven experience, an area that has been strengthened by the national initiative ULF (Development, Learning, Research). Read more here: https://www.umu.se/institutionen-for-estetiska-amnen/forskning/ The Department is now recruiting a postdoctoral researcher in pedagogical work with focus on aesthetic subjects. By aesthetic subjects is meant in this case the school subjects visual art, music and craft. The position is part of the Teacher Education Program's career initiative for newly qualified researchers in educational science. As a postdoctoral researcher in the career program, you will, in addition to your regular research context, be part of an interdisciplinary environment, built around research-enhancing activities, networking and internationalization. Read more about the career program here: https://www.umu.se/lararhogskolan/forskning/karriarprogram/ Job Responsibilities As a postdoctoral researcher, you are expected to conduct your own individually designed research project with associated publications and contact with the surrounding society. The research shall be conducted within pedagogical work with focus on one or more of the aesthetic subjects visual art, music and craft. You are expected to contribute to the development of the department's research environment, for example by initiating collaborations with the department's researchers, participating in and organizing seminars and other scientific meetings. You are also expected to participate in other meetings and staff activities at the department, such as workplace meetings and staff days. Teaching at undergraduate, advanced and doctoral level may occur to an extent of no more than 20% depending on the needs of the activity. Qualifications To be employed as a postdoctoral researcher, a doctoral degree or a foreign degree assessed as equivalent to a doctoral degree is required, within pedagogical work or in another research education subject assessed as relevant to the position's focus. This qualification requirement must be met no later than when the employment decision is made. To be employed under the postdoctoral agreement, primarily those who have completed their degree as stated in the previous paragraph no more than three years ago, calculated from the last application deadline, shall be considered. If there are special grounds, those who completed their doctoral degree earlier may be considered. Special grounds are defined as leave due to illness, parental leave, positions of trust within trade union organizations, service within total defense, or other similar circumstances, as well as clinical service or service/assignment relevant to the subject area. A prerequisite for being employed as a postdoctoral researcher is that the person has not previously been employed as a postdoctoral researcher for more than one year in the same or related subject area at Umeå University. Good ability to express yourself orally and in writing in English, alternatively in Swedish or another Scandinavian language, as well as good ability to collaborate, are requirements for the position. In the selection process, scientific competence shall be primarily considered. In the ranking of applicants, consideration will be given to: the applicant's scientific merits the originality and feasibility of the outlined project how well the planned project complements the research environment at the Department of Aesthetic Subjects, and the existing research environment's opportunities to contribute positively to the implementation of the planned project. Application The application must contain: A cover letter in which the applicant motivates their interest in starting employment as a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Aesthetic Subjects, and describes their qualifications (2-3 pages) A research plan that demonstrates the project's originality, feasibility and relevance to the department's research environment (3-5 pages). CV Publication list Certificates of degree from doctoral education and other relevant degrees Contact information for two named reference persons The application must be written in Swedish or English, in Word or PDF format. Applications must be submitted via the e-recruitment system Varbi and received no later than August 12, 2026. Other Information The position is a fixed-term full-time position for 2 years with start date by agreement, but no later than January 2027. Work location is Umeå and high presence in the environment is a requirement. Umeå University is a state authority, which means that employees receive special benefits. Read more about this here: https://www.umu.se/jobba-hos-oss/formaner/ Further information about the position is provided by Department Head Stina Wikberg, 090-786 58 66, [email protected], Deputy Department Head Per-Åke Rosvall, 090-786 56 00, [email protected] or HR Coordinator Anneli Taflin, 090-786 89 31, [email protected] Welcome with your application!
Licensed Psychologist, Youth Clinic, Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for research and innovation to deliver results. The Youth Clinic in Umeå is organized together with the Youth Clinic in Skellefteå in a shared base unit, Primary Care Regional Mission. We who work here are highly committed to meeting young people and young adults early in the best way possible. We work towards common goals and contribute to a safe workplace together, which means that we have a clear mission and everyone takes great personal responsibility both for their individual work and for good cooperation. We are a mixed work group with different professional categories. The target group is primarily young people aged 16–22 years who live or stay in Region Västerbotten. The activities are conducted in cooperation with the municipality's social services and the upper secondary school's student health services. Our facilities are located in the center of Umeå. Youth clinics work on young people's sexual, physical, mental and psychosocial health. Within the area of mental health, we are a reinforced youth clinic from a national perspective, which means the clinic has been strengthened with expertise to meet young people with mental health problems and offer early and shorter treatment interventions. Fundamentally, it means that we work on the young person's assignment in their entire context in an equitable and health-promoting manner. The Youth Clinic is a low-threshold service and young people seek help without a needs assessment. Youth clinics should also direct special efforts towards young people with risk factors. Read more about our activities at 1177.se We are now recruiting a substitute psychologist to the Youth Clinic in Umeå. Are you the one we are looking for? 1 position(s). WORK TASKS Within the field of talk therapy for mental health, all staff regardless of professional background work with the same basic mission. This means that together we work to maintain good accessibility and have a high awareness that our mission includes working to promote and prevent by meeting, assessing and offering treatment interventions. The temporary position involves talk therapy with a focus on individual counseling sessions at the clinic. We also offer digital visits and, in addition to physical clinics, we have a digital Youth Clinic Västerbotten for young people throughout the region. Interdisciplinary cooperation with doctors, midwives and municipal staff at the Youth Clinic is common. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for you who are a licensed psychologist. You should have experience and a great interest in working with young people, individually and in a team. Your approach is salutogenic, you see possibilities, are solution-focused and utilize the young person's resources. You think it is important to contribute to good cooperation with all professional categories at the workplace and with other actors. You work independently and take responsibility for the whole according to the workplace's mission. Personal qualities such as being responsible, flexible and structured are important since the activities have high demand and are based on everyone contributing to common goals. We are primarily looking for you with experience working with young people/young adults. For example, if you have worked at a youth clinic or primary care's first line. It is also meritorious if you have worked in psychiatry, or other activities with young people and young adults. Employment form: Fixed-term contract. Duration: Start date: 2026-11-01, End date: 2027-04-30. Working hours: Daytime. In this recruitment, continuous selection takes place. Any questions can be answered by contact persons from week 33. Prior to employment, we will ask for an extract from the criminal record register. Read more about our benefits for those who work with us on the website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparation for the recruitment process, we have taken a position on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore strongly decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment sites and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, you contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Nurses at Prästsjögården – Develop End-of-Life Care
Do you want to work close to patients in a role where your nursing skills truly make a difference? Umeå Municipality's Health and Care for the Elderly is now recruiting nurses for placement at Unit 2 at Prästsjögården, a new unit focused on individuals at the end of life and people with extensive care and nursing needs. Here you will have the opportunity to shape work methods, structure, and teamwork from the start. About the Workplace Prästsjögården is a care and residential facility in Umeå Municipality. At Unit 2, we are developing an operation where safety, continuity, symptom relief, participation, and quality of life are central aspects of care. Care is provided within the framework of municipal health and medical care at the primary care level. This means that as a nurse, you work close to patients and the team, with a focus on assessments, follow-up, planning, and support in challenging care situations. The unit consists of 11 places and is aimed at individuals with palliative care orientation, where the need for closeness, structure, and coordination is significant. Work is conducted in close collaboration with care staff, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, physician, social services, managers, and relatives. Your Role As a nurse at Unit 2, you will have a qualified and meaningful role where your clinical expertise, your approach, and your ability to create a sense of security are of great importance. You work with customary nursing tasks within municipal health and medical care, with particular focus on individuals at the end of life and people with complex care needs. Your role includes, among other things: conduct independent assessments and follow up on patients' health status plan, implement, and evaluate health and medical care interventions work with symptom relief, safety, participation, and quality of life identify changing needs and coordinate efforts together with the team collaborate with physicians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and care staff guide and support care staff in daily work meet and support relatives in complex and emotionally difficult situations work with medication management, documentation, and quality assurance contribute to developing routines, work methods, and collaboration at a new unit The role requires you to be able to prioritize, create calm in changing situations, and contribute to safe and professional teamwork. Who Are We Looking For? We are looking for you who are a licensed nurse and want to work with patients where nursing care, clinical assessments, continuity, and approach are crucial. You are confident in your professional role and have the ability to make independent decisions within your assignment. You have good collaboration skills and enjoy working closely with other professions. You have a structured work approach and can remain calm even when situations change rapidly. To thrive with us, you need to have a genuine interest in caring for individuals at the end of life and people with extensive care and nursing needs. You also need to be able to meet patients and relatives with respect, attentiveness, and professionalism. We are looking for someone who: is confident, responsible, and solution-focused has good ability to prioritize and create structure enjoyed teamwork and collaboration but also has the ability to work independently has a mentoring approach toward care staff can meet relatives in difficult situations in a calm and professional manner wants to contribute to developing a new unit and new work methods sees the value of both clinical quality and good nursing care Since Unit 2 is under development, we are looking for someone who wants to help build a stable, safe, and sustainable operation together with colleagues and management. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Qualifications Licensed nurse Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English Interest in caring for individuals at the end of life and people with complex care needs B-category driver's license Meriting Experience Education in palliative care Experience with palliative care work Experience in municipal health and medical care Experience caring for people with extensive care and nursing needs Experience working with relatives in complex care situations Experience mentoring care staff District nurse training, palliative nursing, or other relevant further education What We Offer A meaningful and qualified nursing role where you get to work close to patients and be an important part of the team caring for individuals at the end of life. With us, you will have the opportunity to use and develop your clinical expertise in assessment, symptom relief, a palliative approach, teamwork, and support for relatives. You will also get to help develop structure, routines, and work methods at a new unit from the start. You will become part of Health and Care for the Elderly in Umeå Municipality, where we work together to provide safe, person-centered, and patient-secure care for elderly people with significant care needs. We warmly welcome your application! Before an offer of employment, we ask you to provide an extract from the police criminal record register. This is done as a final step in the recruitment process. Follow Umeå Municipality on LinkedIn!
Career and Educational Guidance Counselor in the Employment and Integration Department
The Employment and Integration Department is responsible for integrating newly arrived immigrants, employment matters, and municipal activity responsibilities in Umeå Municipality. We are an important party in promoting social sustainability and inclusion in Umeå. We support people toward employment and education and contribute to employers' skills supply and inclusive workplaces. We have Sweden's most important job - our mission is to provide hope for the future. The work is conducted in close collaboration with actors such as social services, the Social Insurance Agency, the Public Employment Service, Region Västerbotten, the Correctional Service, and employers. We are an active party in the collaboration platform Labor Market Square, where we together with government agencies offer coordinated support to people who need help moving forward to employment or studies. The operations are highly dependent on external factors such as societal development, political decisions, changed legislation, and labor market conditions. These changes require continuous development and adaptation of operations. Would you like to contribute to us in the role of career and educational guidance counselor? Your tasks As a new career and educational guidance counselor in the department, it is part of the role to collaborate with an employed career and educational guidance counselor within municipal activity responsibility (KAA, Education Act Chapter 29 § 9). The assignment includes supporting, motivating, and guiding young people and adults, both individually and in groups, to clarify pathways toward studies or employment. The work involves short and long processes with participants who are far from employment and studies, which requires the role to have a coaching approach with the ability to follow up on progress over time, and the courage to explore pathways together with people who have lost motivation. The assignment involves providing conditions to begin/resume studies, or to take steps toward internships/employment. Collaboration with various actors, supporting applications to different educational options, and planning, following up, and concluding internship positions are part of the role. In the assignment, you actively contribute to developing the department's work around studies by highlighting studies as an option for all ages. Documentation tasks within KAA require that you have the willingness to learn, or knowledge of, relevant follow-up systems. Other documentation is done according to procedures in the current operational system. About you You have high social competence, good communication and collaboration skills. You have an easy time building trusting relationships and hope for the future with young people, guardians, and older participants. You are engaged, self-driven, and structured, with good prioritization skills, persistent in your work, and have a quality-conscious work approach. Furthermore, you are flexible, relationship-building, and enjoy working both independently and in a team. Working in the Employment and Integration Department requires an interest and willingness to continuously develop and contribute to the development of operations. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Requirements Degree from a career and educational guidance counselor program Knowledge and experience of the education system, guidance from primary to secondary school, and knowledge of the labor market Experience meeting participants with varying needs for special support Experience with NPF, physical/mental health issues, or norm-breaking behavior B-class driver's license Unobstructed knowledge of the Swedish language in speech and writing, as well as good knowledge of English We warmly welcome your application! Employment Information The position is a permanent employment, full-time, starting as soon as possible or by agreement. Trial employment may be applied. About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 important employees. Our organization is divided into nine administrations and together we work for Umeå to grow with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvements. Together with us, you get to work on socially important assignments where you contribute to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure, and fun. Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich offering of experiences and opportunities. We are an association and cultural city that offers a richer life even outside of work. Here you can experience what it is like to live and stay in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality We will be more and therefore we are perhaps looking for you? Do you want more as well? We offer decent conditions, good benefits, and excellent development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as work that is important for all those who live and work here. We look forward to hearing from you.
Professor in Pedagogical Studies with Focus on Aesthetic Subjects
The Department of Aesthetic Subjects at Umeå University's Faculty of Humanities conducts education and research in the aesthetic subjects of visual art, music, and craft. The department is home to over 40 dedicated colleagues united in their commitment to aesthetic subjects. This makes the workplace a creative environment where people with different creative interests meet: wood and textiles, fashion design, visual art and form, photography, graphic design, sound, music, and music production. For more information, please visit the department's website: Department of Aesthetic Subjects The Department of Aesthetic Subjects is now seeking a Professor in Pedagogical Studies with Focus on Aesthetic Subjects. Aesthetic subjects in this context refer to visual art, music, and craft. Job Description The position includes research, teaching at undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels. The professor is expected to initiate new research, apply for external research funding, and work to develop the department's research environment and doctoral education. This includes developing well-functioning research collaborations with internal and external colleagues within aesthetic subjects and providing support for junior researchers at the department. Supervision, collaboration, and administrative work, as well as personnel, subject, and planning meetings are also part of the position. During the first three years of employment, 50% of the position is dedicated to research. Part of the research time is financed by the Teacher Education School, and the hired person is expected to conduct research relevant to teacher education and school instruction in aesthetic subjects. After the first three years of employment, 30% is dedicated to faculty-financed research time. For the portion of the position financed through educational appropriations, professional development time (20% of the education-financed portion of the position) is provided, which is normally used for research and work on research applications. Qualifications for Appointment as Professor A person is eligible for appointment as a professor if they have demonstrated both scientific and pedagogical excellence in pedagogical studies with focus on aesthetic subjects (Chapter 4, Section 3 of the Higher Education Ordinance). Scientific excellence refers to independent research contributions, ability to plan and lead research, and ability to communicate research to the surrounding society. Pedagogical excellence refers to documented experience in planning, implementing, examination, and evaluation of teaching, as well as a reflective approach to students' learning and one's own role as a teacher. Good language skills in Swedish (or another Scandinavian language) and English, as well as the ability to teach in these languages, are required for the position. For information on Assessment Criteria, please see the announcement at: https://www.umu.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/ Weighting of Assessment Criteria Particular weight shall be given to scientific and pedagogical excellence. Equal care shall be given to the assessment of pedagogical excellence and scientific excellence. When weighing these two assessment criteria, scientific excellence shall be given the greatest weight. The content of the position and the needs of the operation provide further justification for the weighting of assessment criteria below. When assessing scientific excellence, particular weight shall be placed on: - Research excellence within the field of pedagogical studies with focus on the aesthetic subjects of visual art, music, and craft. Scientific excellence across a broad range of this field is particularly meritorious. - Ability to successfully lead research groups or research networks. When assessing scientific excellence, considerable weight shall be placed on: - Ability to successfully obtain external research funding. - Collaboration with the surrounding society. When assessing pedagogical excellence, particular weight shall be placed on: - Pedagogical excellence within the field of pedagogical studies with focus on the aesthetic subjects of visual art, music, and craft. When assessing pedagogical excellence, considerable weight shall be placed on: - Breadth of subject expertise within aesthetic subjects as well as scientific methods and theories. - Breadth of experience in teaching at all levels within teacher education. - Ability to successfully supervise within doctoral education. Contributing to the development of the research environment and doctoral education within pedagogical studies, as well as planning and implementing teaching, requires close collaboration with colleagues. Considerable weight shall therefore be placed on good collaboration skills. Furthermore, weight shall be placed on administrative excellence, experience in development work and management assignments, and any other competence and suitability needed to perform the work tasks well. Qualifications and assessment criteria are found in the Employment Regulations for Teachers at Umeå University: https://www.umu.se/regelverk/personal-lika-villkor-och-arbetsmiljo/anstallningsordning-for-larare-vid-umea-universitet2/ Application Applications must be submitted via the e-recruitment system Varbi and must be received no later than September 15, 2026. All documents must be submitted in electronic form. Information about which documents should be attached to the application can be found in the Faculty of Humanities' application guidelines: https://www.umu.se/humanistisk-fakultet/tva-dokument/ Other Information The position is permanent, at 100%, starting by agreement. The place of work is Umeå and high physical presence in the environment is a requirement. At the Faculty of Humanities, there is an opportunity to apply for faculty-financed research time in internal competition. Umeå University is a state agency, which means that employees receive special benefits; read more about it here: https://www.umu.se/jobba-hos-oss/formaner/ Further information about the position is provided by: Stina Wikberg, Head of Department, 090-786 58 66, or [email protected] or Anneli Taflin, HR Coordinator, 090-786 89 31, [email protected] We welcome your application!
Dental Hygienist in Specialist Dental Care, Orofacial Medicine, Cariology, Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to strengthen good health and sustainable development together. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and ensure that research and innovation produce results. Public Dental Care Västerbotten offers general and specialist dental care in all specialties. We participate in clinical education of dentists, dental hygienists, and dental technicians, and operate a dental laboratory. We offer modern and well-equipped clinics and are at the forefront of research and development through our close collaboration with the Department of Odontology at Umeå University. Specialist dental care is primarily located at Norrlands Academic Dental Care in connection with Norrlands University Hospital in Umeå. We also have competence centers under development in Skellefteå and Lycksele. We provide specialist dental care and specialist training for dentists and maintain close collaboration with the Department of Odontology at Umeå University in basic and advanced education as well as research and development. Orofacial Medicine is a referral center for patients where dental treatment is requested as part of medical treatment and includes patients from both Region Västerbotten and other Norrland regions. Orofacial medicine encompasses prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of complex oral conditions associated with systemic diseases and/or functional impairments. For patients requiring special care, we have the ability to provide sedation and dental treatment under general anesthesia. Cariology receives referral patients from general and specialist clinics in Public Dental Care as well as from private providers. Cariology treatment at the specialist level includes cause investigation, risk assessment, diagnosis, disease treatment, and rehabilitation of patients with uncontrolled caries disease. Erosive tooth wear, enamel hypoplasias, and dry mouth are also conditions found within the cariology treatment scope. We are now seeking a dental hygienist for the Department of Orofacial Medicine and Cariology, primarily positioned in Orofacial Medicine. 1 position(s). JOB DUTIES As a dental hygienist with us, you contribute knowledge and commitment that make people feel secure. We seek a dental hygienist with interest primarily in medical dentistry who wants significant involvement in the daily care of our patients. You will work with patients who have complex medical needs, functional limitations, or dental anxiety. The role involves assisting with examinations and treatments (including nitrous oxide and anesthesia), collaboration with healthcare services, and care of infection-sensitive patients. The position also includes administrative tasks related to the team's patients. Work in sterile areas and reception may also occur. We use computerized scheduling and communication solutions via 1177 and Tele-Q. We work in the T4 patient record system. As a dental hygienist with us, you contribute structure and security for both patients and the team. In the department, we all help each other. Our goal is to make our patients healthy and advance specialty development. Together with us, you will become a valuable team player in a work group that, together with management, values a positive and good work environment! QUALIFICATIONS We seek someone with a dental hygienist degree. As a person, you are flexible, work well with others, and have strong commitment and interest in quality-focused dental care for adults. You see patient care and service as a natural part of the work. You are proactive and enjoy both assisting and working independently. You are administratively oriented, have command of the Swedish language, and express yourself well in speech and writing. Experience is an asset but not a requirement. Great weight is placed on personal suitability. Selection and interviews take place on an ongoing basis. We look forward to your application! Employment Type: Permanent position. Duration: Indefinite, start date: According to agreement. Working Hours: Daytime. Learn more about our benefits for working with us on the website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for balanced gender distribution and view diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparation for our recruitment process, we have made decisions about recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact from media sales, recruitment sites, and similar. If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Professor of Literary Studies
Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest institutions of higher education with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a wide range of high-quality educational programs and world-leading research in several scientific fields, and it was here that the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene scissors was made, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close at hand. Our cohesive campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, which fosters a dynamic and open culture. The societal transformation and major green investments we see in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, it is about conducting research about – and within – a society in transformation. But also about delivering education for regions that need to expand rapidly and sustainably. This is simply where the future is being created. Are you interested in learning more? Read more about Umeå University as a workplace. The Department of Culture and Media Studies is part of Umeå University's Faculty of Humanities and has approximately 70 employees. A unique combination of subject areas makes the department a creative environment at the intersection of art, culture, literature, and media. The department conducts internationally recognized research of high quality. For more information, please visit: https://www.umu.se/kultmed We are now seeking a Professor of Literary Studies with a starting date to be agreed upon. Description and Responsibilities The position includes research, teaching, supervision, seminar leadership, collaboration, and administrative work. The employment also includes 30% faculty-funded research. The professor is expected to initiate research projects and actively seek research funding, preferably in collaboration with other researchers, and to broadly contribute to the continued development of the subject area and the department. Qualifications for Employment as Professor To be eligible for employment as a Professor of Literary Studies, a person must have demonstrated both scientific and pedagogical competence within the field of literary studies (Chapter 4, Section 3 of the Higher Education Ordinance). Very good language skills in Swedish and English, as well as the ability to teach at all educational levels in these languages, are required for the position. For information on Assessment Criteria and Weighting of Assessment Criteria, see: https://www.umu.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/professor-i-litteraturvetenskap_934796/ Application Applications must be submitted via the recruitment system Varbi and must be received by September 30, 2026. The eligibility and assessment criteria can be found in the regulations for teachers at Umeå University. https://www.umu.se/regelverk/personal-lika-villkor-och-arbetsmiljo/anstallningsordning-for-larare-vid-umea-universitet2/ Information about which documents must be attached to the application can be found in the Faculty of Humanities' application guidelines: https://www.umu.se/humanistisk-fakultet/om-institutionen/tva-dokument/ All documents must be submitted in electronic form. At the Faculty of Humanities, there is the possibility to apply for faculty-funded research time in internal competition. Other Information The employment is on a permanent basis with a starting date to be agreed upon. The place of work is Umeå. High presence in the workplace is a requirement to satisfactorily perform the duties included in the employment. Umeå University is a state authority, which means that employees receive special benefits. Read more about this here: Benefits. Further information about the position is provided by Head of Department Karin S Lindelöf, 090-7869065, [email protected] or HR Coordinator [email protected] We welcome your application! Umeå University wishes to offer an equal and equitable environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives forms the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position. To staffing and recruitment companies and to you who are sales representatives: We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements.
I'm Discovering Life, Will You Join Me on the Journey?
The Disability Services department in Umeå Municipality aims to be a resource that, through proximity and collaboration, unlocks and strengthens people's ability to live independent lives. Individuals under 65 years old who have a disability and extensive support needs can apply for personal assistance. A personal assistant helps someone with basic needs, such as eating, getting dressed, washing, and communicating. The assistance is individually tailored and should provide increased opportunities for people with disabilities to live independent lives. I'm discovering life, will you join me on the journey? Now I'm looking for 2 reliable and trustworthy personal assistants who have a good sense of humor! About Me I'm a 45-year-old woman who wants to explore the world and is looking for someone who has a good sense of humor, but who is also not afraid of difficult and challenging emotions. I appreciate humor, laughter, and wild adventures. Due to trauma, I experience flashbacks, nightmares, body memories, and panic attacks. During these moments, I need help and support from my assistants. It's important to me that you and I build a good relationship so that I feel safe with you. It may take some time, so I want you to be patient. Together we plan and structure our days to find a reasonable activity level. Our everyday life alternates between fun activities and managing difficult feelings and challenging memories. Your Responsibilities You will support and assist me, a 45-year-old woman with high-functioning autism and complex PTSD. Your primary task is to help me with stress regulation, emotional management, and finding strategies to act constructively in difficult situations. You will also accompany me on activities. These can range from outdoor activities to shopping. I have a strong interest in spending time in nature and being physically active. I would like to see that you share this interest and have the energy for it. Of course, we have fun together, and when needed, you support and guide me through everyday life. About You My hope is that you are a middle-aged woman who is stable and confident in yourself and can remain composed and focused even in tough situations. You are attentive and good at reading situations, making it easy for you to follow along with my varying moods. Your attentiveness means you're always one step ahead and act as a stress regulator. You radiate calmness to those around you, stay composed, and maintain your full focus on the task. You see challenges where others see obstacles and stand firm when the storm comes. The work requires personal maturity and the ability to take initiative and make decisions when needed, and to act constructively in difficult situations. You need to show great commitment and have an interest in working with behavioral change. It's desirable if you have education in pedagogy or social work, such as a social worker, behavioral pedagogue, or equivalent. You may have experience working with traumatized people, as well as people with self-harm behaviors and autism. It's also important that neither you nor anyone close to you smokes, as I have asthma. Fluent Swedish is a requirement, as clear communication is essential for understanding my needs and creating a safe and functional everyday life. The personal chemistry between you and me is important, so personal suitability is highly valued. I would like you to have a B driver's license, but it's not a requirement. Heavy lifting occurs in the workplace. Other Information 2 permanent positions, 60-100% with start as soon as possible, by agreement. Work shifts are long and extend throughout the day and evening, as well as weekends. In your application, I'd like you to write a personal letter where you tell a bit about yourself, your interests, and why you're applying for the position. Before an employment offer, we ask you to provide an extract from the police's records. This is done as a final step in the recruitment process. Welcome with your application! About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 important employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work to help Umeå grow with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. Working with us, you'll take on socially important assignments where you contribute to Umeå remaining safe, secure, and enjoyable. Umeå is Northern Sweden's largest city with a rich offering of experiences and opportunities. We are an association and cultural city that offers a richer life outside of work as well. Here you can experience what it's like to live and work in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality We're growing and we're looking for people like you. Do you want more? We offer good terms, excellent benefits, and strong development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as work that matters to everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.