University Lecturer in Plant Physiology
Faculty of Forest Sciences Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology The Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology is part of Umeå Plant Science Centre (http://www.upsc.se). Umeå Plant Science Centre is one of Europe's strongest research centers in experimental plant research. Within UPSC, approximately 200 people work, including 30 research leaders. Our main activity is academic research in experimental plant biology, with the goal of understanding all aspects of plants in relation to the environment they live in. Read more about the department at https://www.slu.se/om-slu/organisation/institutioner/skoglig-genetik-vaxtfysiologi/. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/. Subject Description The subject of employment is plant physiology with a focus on RNA biology, primarily in trees. Duties The holder shall be responsible for developing research within the subject's focus area in collaboration with other researchers at the faculty and university. The holder shall also contribute to pedagogical development within the subject. The research shall encompass both fundamental and applied questions relevant to the subject area and utilize the research infrastructure connected to UPSC. Genomics and 'omics technologies' shall be central to the research. This means that the holder shall: act in accordance with SLU's vision, goals, and values contribute to the strategic development of the department, faculty, and SLU develop and lead internationally outstanding research in plant physiology with a focus on RNA biology, primarily in trees publish scientific articles in international peer-reviewed journals seeK external research funding at national and international levels supervise doctoral candidates and be a mentor for postdoctoral researchers develop, lead, and participate in teaching at undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral education levels collaborate with researchers within the department, faculty, and other parts of SLU, as well as nationally and internationally cooperate with and further develop networks with the surrounding society regionally, nationally, and internationally communicate research results perform administrative tasks within the department, faculty, and university, which includes responsibility for budget and personnel The department has a bilingual work environment. The holder of the position will be able to perform most of their duties in English. As a government agency, the university has Swedish as its main language according to language law requirements. At SLU, non-Swedish speaking staff are expected to have such knowledge of Swedish within four years of employment that they can access information in Swedish. The department will support the holder in achieving this. Eligibility Requirements The applicant shall meet the following eligibility requirements: have completed a doctoral degree in a subject relevant to the position be scientifically skilled in genomics and RNA biology be pedagogically skilled have demonstrated leadership ability have good knowledge of English Assessment Criteria As assessment criteria for employment, the degree of skill required as an eligibility requirement for employment shall primarily apply. When assessing scientific skill, the following are considered: research efforts completed and ongoing research within the subject previous experience in genomics and RNA biology future visions for research within the subject ability to independently initiate and conduct outstanding research within the subject ability to obtain external research funding in competition ability to supervise and examine doctoral candidates and be a mentor for postdoctoral researchers When assessing pedagogical skill, the ability to: plan, implement, and evaluate own teaching at all levels supervise and examine students at undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral education levels convey and implement one's pedagogical vision integrate current research and a scientific approach in pedagogical work Further considerations include: ability to develop and lead operations and personnel within academia leadership vision collaboration ability ability to cooperate with external stakeholders and the surrounding society communicate research results and development work The position is offered to the person who, after a qualitative overall assessment, is deemed to have the best conditions to carry out and develop the current duties and contribute to a positive development of the operations. Application Deadline: 2026-08-19 Location: Umeå Extent: 100% Employment Type: Permanent Start Date: By agreement Application: It is desirable that your application is written in English, as the applications will be assessed by experts both in Sweden and abroad. For guidance on your application, please refer to SLU's Employment Regulations for Teachers at SLU and General Assessment Criteria for the Employment of Teachers, which you can find at https://internt.slu.se/stod-service/admin-stod/hr-fragor/rekrytering-till_alla_ovriga_anstallningar/anstallning-av-larare/ Welcome to submit your application via the application button below. Trade Union Representatives: https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/ Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in developing sustainable life, founded on science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between humans, animals, and ecosystems and responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, but operations are also conducted at research stations, experimental fields, and educational sites throughout the country. SLU has over 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral candidates, and a turnover of over 4.5 billion SEK. The university is investing in attractive environments on its campus areas. We work towards an equal and inclusive work environment where open dialogue between people with different experiences forms the basis for scientific rigor, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and perspectives to apply for this position.
Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Plant Physiology
Faculty of Forest Sciences Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology The Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology is part of the Umeå Plant Science Centre (www.upsc.se). The Umeå Plant Science Centre is one of Europe's strongest research environments in experimental plant science. Approximately 200 people work within UPSC, including 30 research group leaders. Our core activity is academic research in experimental plant biology, with the goal of understanding all aspects of plants in relation to the environments in which they live Read more about the department at https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/organisation/departments/forest-genetics-plant-physiology/ 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/. Subject Area The subject area for the position is plant physiology with a focus on RNA biology, primarily in trees. Duties The employee is responsible for developing research in the subject area of genomics together with researchers within the faculty and other parts of SLU. The employee shall also contribute to the pedagogical development in the subject area. The research shall encompass both fundamental and applied questions relevant to the subject area and make use of the research infrastructure associated with UPSC. Genomics and so-called omics technologies shall be central to the research. This means that the employee shall: act in accordance with the vision, goals and values of SLU contribute to the strategic development of the department and the faculty develop and lead internationally successful research in the subject of plant physiology with a focus on RNA biology, primarily in trees publish scientific articles in international journals with peer review apply for external funding in competition at national and international levels supervise doctoral students and mentor postdoctoral researchers lead, develop and participate in teaching and supervision of students at first, second and third cycle levels collaborate with researchers within the department, faculty and other parts of SLU, as well as nationally and internationally collaborate and develop regional, national and international networks with society at large disseminate research findings fulfil administrative tasks within the department, the faculty and the university, including responsibility for budget and staff Swedish and English are used in parallel at the department. The senior lecturer should be able to perform most of their tasks in English. However, as a public authority, the university has Swedish as its main language according to the requirements of the Language Act. Non-Swedish-speaking staff members are expected to, within four years of first being employed, have sufficient knowledge of Swedish to understand information in Swedish. The department will support the holder of the position to achieve this. Qualifications The applicant must: have completed a doctoral degree in a subject area relevant for the position be scientifically skilled within genomics and RNA biology be pedagogically skilled have demonstrated leadership skills have good knowledge of English Assessment Criteria The assessment criteria for employment shall primarily apply to the degree of such skill, which is a requirement for eligibility for employment. The assessment of scientific skills will consider: completed research activities and ongoing research within the subject area earlier experience in genomics and RNA biology future research vision within the subject area ability to independently initiate, lead and develop innovative research within the subject area ability to attract external funding in competition ability to supervise and examine at doctoral level and mentor postdoctoral researchers The assessment of pedagogical skills will consider the ability to: plan, conduct and evaluate your own teaching at basic and advanced levels, including doctoral level supervise and examine undergraduate, master level and graduate students convey and implement your pedagogical vision integrate up-to-date research and scientific approaches into teaching The assessment will also consider: ability to develop and manage academic units and staff vision for leadership ability to communicate and collaborate ability to collaborate with external stakeholders and the surrounding society dissemination of information on research and development projects The position will be offered to the candidate who, after a qualitative overall assessment, is assessed to be most suitable to carry out and develop the above-mentioned duties and to contribute to the positive development of the organization. Application Deadline: 2026-08-19 Place of Work: Umeå Extent: 100% Form of Employment: Permanent employment Starting Date: By agreement. Application: It is desirable that the application is written in English, as the applications will be assessed by experts both in Sweden and abroad. For guidance on your application, there is SLU's appointment procedure for teachers at SLU and General assessment criteria for the appointment of teachers, which you can find at https://internt.slu.se/stod-service/admin-stod/hr-fragor/rekrytering-till_alla_ovriga_anstallningar/anstallning-av-larare/. Please apply by clicking the apply button below. Academic Union Representatives: https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/ Working at SLU: This position offers the vibrant research climate at SLU. The benefits of the position include Swedish family health care provisions, parenting support including generous paid leave of absence policies that allow both parents to care for newborns and toddlers. Additionally, Sweden has a well-established preschool structure as well as an educational system that provides tuition-free education through university studies. Find out more facts and stories about Sweden at https://www.sweden.se/. The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development of 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.
Lighting Engineer, Streets and Parks
Become our new colleague in Street Operations! Umeå Municipality is growing and our ambitions are high. Now we are looking for you who want to be part of shaping tomorrow's Umeå together with us! Streets and Parks is part of the Technology and Property Management division within Umeå Municipality. We plan, build, develop, and manage the municipality's public outdoor environments. This includes streets and squares, parks, and green areas. We work to ensure the city is well-maintained, beautiful, safe, and accessible - all for a well-functioning and pleasant everyday life for all residents of the municipality. Our goal is to contribute to a safe, secure, and sustainably long-term society with good living environments - do you want to be part of it? More about Streets and Parks and the role of Lighting Engineer in Street Operations Streets and Parks has 108 employees, and the planning function is located at City Hall in central Umeå. The Street Operations division consists of just over 45 people and we are responsible for the operation and maintenance of the municipality's streets, squares, and cycle paths on public land. As a Lighting Engineer in Street Operations, you will have an important role in developing and managing Umeå by ensuring a safe, functional, and sustainable lighting infrastructure. You will work on developing and maintaining the municipality's existing lighting network and actively contribute to the city's long-term development. In this role, you are responsible for planning and project management of reinvestment measures within the lighting network in Umeå Municipality, in close collaboration with the Street Operations Operations Engineer for Lighting. You are also responsible for procurement and implementation of larger reinvestment projects. You represent Street Operations on lighting matters within Streets and Parks' street and park projects, where you serve as technical support to project managers and monitor operational and maintenance issues related to electricity and lighting. The work includes reviewing documents such as drawings and technical descriptions as well as participation in design and construction meetings and inspections. The assignment also includes following developments in the technology field, contributing to updates of Streets and Parks' technical handbook, and preparing decision support materials for political decisions. The position is broad and involves you having a coordinating role with many contacts both internally and externally. Standby work may occur. About you Right now we are looking for you who are drawn to the challenge of being an important part of the municipality's work in maintaining infrastructure throughout the different seasons of the year. An exciting, challenging, and varied job! Requirements Higher education in electrical engineering or gymnasium engineer with the aforementioned focus or equivalent knowledge acquired in another way Several years of experience from work with similar tasks Knowledge of applicable legislation Experience reviewing and understanding light calculations from DIALux or equivalent Unobstructed knowledge of the Swedish language in speech and writing as well as good knowledge of English Class B driver's license Meritorious Experience from planning of public lighting As a person, you are responsive to development and change, social and service-oriented in interactions with others, and comfortable making quick decisions. You enjoy both working independently and in collaboration with others, and you have a natural ability to express yourself verbally and in writing. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. What we offer you We offer you varied and important work with good opportunities for development, together with pleasant colleagues and co-workers. In our workplace, we value a good work environment, professional conduct, and good service to our citizens. If you think it is important to create added value and benefit for Umeå Municipality's residents and want to be part of improving and developing a sustainable and robust Umeå with good living environments, this could be a job for you! Our benefits Our benefits are designed to create conditions for a sustainable working life and make your everyday easier. As an employee within Umeå Municipality, you are therefore offered, among other things: Benefit bicycle program Opportunity for competence development through, for example, courses, (web) seminars, projects, and study trips Flexible working hours Opportunity to work remotely Wellness allowance and other discounts on various activities With us, you can in some cases get more vacation days than according to the basis in the vacation law; 25 vacation days (until 39 years), 31 vacation days (40-49 years), or 32 vacation days per year (from 50 years). Opportunity for extra leave through time bank hours. As a full-time employee, you receive 26 time bank hours to take as leave per year. Read more about our benefits here! Welcome with your application! Follow Umeå Municipality on LinkedIn! About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 important employees. Our organization is divided into nine divisions, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. Together 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 outside of work as well. Here you can learn what it is like to live and reside in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality We will become more and therefore we may be looking for just you? Do you want more as well? We offer decent conditions, good benefits, and excellent development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important to everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.
PhD Student in Pedagogical Work, specializing in After-school Care or Vocational Education
Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest higher education 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 across multiple scientific fields. It was here that the groundbreaking discovery of CRISPR-Cas9 gene scissors was made, an achievement that earned the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close by. Our cohesive campuses make it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, fostering 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, this means conducting research about – and within – a society in transition. It also means delivering education for regions that need to expand quickly and sustainably. This is simply where the future is being created. Want to learn more? Read more about Umeå University as a workplace. The Department of Applied Educational Science has approximately 100 employees working in education, research, and commissioned projects. The department has a broad profile based on an interdisciplinary and practice-oriented foundation. The department conducts education and research in the fields of pedagogical work and behavioral science measurement. Focus of the PhD Position This doctoral position is directed toward after-school care or vocational education in schools or in the teacher education programs – Primary Teacher Program with specialization in After-school Care or Vocational Teacher Program. Research on after-school care is conducted primarily in the department's research environment RECEUM, and research on vocational education in the UPU environment. The doctoral subject of pedagogical work is closely connected to pedagogical professional practice in preschools, after-school care, schools, and teacher education, and how this is shaped by various economic, political, and social contexts. You can read more about the department, its doctoral education, and research here: https://www.umu.se/institutionen-for-tillampad-utbildningsvetenskap/ Qualifications Eligible applicants must have general eligibility, which means holding a degree at the advanced level, completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits with at least 60 credits at the advanced level, or having acquired equivalent knowledge in another way, domestically or internationally. To meet the requirement for specific eligibility for admission to doctoral education in pedagogical work at the Department of Applied Educational Science, applicants must have a teaching degree, two years of professional pedagogical experience, and must have written a scientific thesis/exam paper of at least 15 credits. Students who have acquired equivalent knowledge in another way, domestically or internationally, may be admitted to doctoral education after assessment. When selecting among eligible applicants, primary consideration will be given to the ability to benefit from the education, previous academic results, and the quality of the submitted research plan and how well it relates to the focus of the position. For more information and to apply for this position, please visit our careers page: https://www.umu.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/
PhD Student in Energy Engineering with Focus on Human-Buildings Interaction
The Department of Applied Physics and Electronics currently has approximately 100 employees and conducts research in areas such as energy engineering, laser spectroscopy, medical technology, and electronics. The department hosts the IHBI laboratory (Intelligent Human-Buildings Interaction), an interdisciplinary research environment that develops new methods for studying the interaction between people and the built environment. The laboratory offers an advanced experimental platform that integrates immersive virtual environments with a state-of-the-art climate chamber, making it possible to test realistic scenarios under controlled and reproducible conditions. We are now seeking a PhD student in energy engineering with a focus on Human-Buildings Interaction. The start date is September 15 or by agreement. The application deadline is August 15, 2026. Project Description The project aims to generate new knowledge about how households interact with energy systems in a sustainable built environment. Special emphasis is placed on people's different behaviors, opportunities for participation, and questions of social sustainability. The project is based on an interdisciplinary perspective where building technology is combined with environmental psychology and knowledge of human-building interaction. This contributes to a deeper understanding of how sustainable energy transitions can be designed to work well both technically and socially, and are adapted to real residential environments. The project uses a combination of different methods, including controlled experiments in the IHBI laboratory, studies in immersive and intelligent built environments, and analysis of behavioral and physiological data. The work also includes development of personas, use of LLM-enhanced decision narratives, and agent-based social modeling. The knowledge generated in the project shall form the basis for new methods and tools to better analyze household energy behaviors. Particular focus is on identifying barriers and variations among different user groups and developing evidence-based strategies for more inclusive and sustainable energy solutions in the built environment. As a PhD student in the project, you will work with experimental research using immersive virtual environments, climate chambers, and advanced sensor technology. The goal is to create new knowledge about how people perceive, use, and adapt to buildings, and to contribute to the development of more inclusive and energy-efficient solutions. Qualifications To be admitted to education at the research level, the applicant must have basic eligibility through a completed degree at an advanced level, completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits (hp), of which at least 60 hp at an advanced level, or in some other way acquired substantially equivalent knowledge. To meet the requirement of special eligibility for admission to doctoral education in energy engineering, the applicant must have completed course requirements of at least 120 hp within the field of energy engineering or related areas assessed as directly relevant to the subject area. Requirements for prior knowledge as stated above are considered met also by those who in another manner within or outside the country have acquired equivalent knowledge and can demonstrate this. The requirements must be met at the time of admission to doctoral education but do not need to be met at the time of application. We are seeking a highly motivated and goal-oriented candidate with the ability for critical thinking and a constructive approach to feedback. The applicant should also demonstrate good collaboration skills and be able to work effectively with other members of a research group. Excellent knowledge of English, both spoken and written, is required. It is highly meritorious if you have: background in building construction, building technology, or building energy documented knowledge and experience of research in sustainable built environments experience with studies of user behavior and experimental work in immersive or intelligent indoor environments experience with quantitative data analysis and modeling methods, such as agent-based modeling and AI-supported behavioral analysis Employment Terms The employment is expected to result in a doctoral degree and the doctoral student's main task is thus to be active in research, doctoral courses, and possibly work in the department's undergraduate education (up to 20%). The employment is limited to four years full-time or up to five years if teaching and other institutional work is performed. The salary follows the established salary level for doctoral students at Umeå University. Start date is September 15 or by agreement. The application deadline is August 15, 2026. Application Your application should contain the following: A personal letter with a brief description of your qualifications, research interests, and motivation for applying (maximum 2 pages). Curriculum vitae (CV). Certified copies of degree certificates and diplomas. A list of university courses with grades. Note that for international applicants, the grading system should be briefly explained. A copy of your thesis work and any relevant publications. Contact information for at least two references who have either worked closely with you or been your supervisor in an academic or professional context. The application, including all attachments, must be written in English or Swedish. The application is made through our electronic recruitment system. For more information, contact: Professor Weizhuo Lu Email: [email protected] Phone: +46 73 836 9536 Open to All We focus on your competence, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace according to your needs.
Operating Room Nurse, Operating Unit 3, AnOpIva, Umeå
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 produce results. Within the Clinic for Anesthesia, Surgery and Intensive Care, acute and planned surgical care, anesthesia, postoperative care, intensive care for children and adults, and sterilization services are provided at the regional and county level in close cooperation and collaboration with other clinics in the region. The clinic is also responsible for air-ambulance intensive care in the north and for conducting research, development and education. At Operating Unit 3, we work with highly specialized cancer surgery and vascular surgery. Upper gastrointestinal surgery including pancreatic, hepatic and esophageal resections. Colorectal surgery, gynecology, urology and endocrine surgery such as breast and thyroid surgery. Advanced vascular surgery such as abdominal aorta and carotid surgery. Robotic surgery is part of our operations, within urology, gynecology and colorectal surgery. We are also responsible for organ donation and multitrauma. Operating Unit 3 in Umeå is now seeking operating room nurses. Each day we work together in interdisciplinary teams and across departmental boundaries to save, improve and extend lives. It is a challenging task that we undertake together. High satisfaction and team spirit are crucial for both our patients and our own well-being. Therefore, we actively work with the vision we have developed together: Through our behaviors, we create a workplace characterized by safety, learning, respect and a professional approach. To facilitate the balance between work and leisure time, we offer you the opportunity to participate in a working time model that allows more time for recovery and that you are involved in planning your work shifts. Our active work with values has resulted in a good climate, which is evident in the employee surveys we conduct. We are proud of our workplace and our mission. Do you want a challenging job that really makes a difference? Then apply to us! 3 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As an operating room nurse with us, you contribute with knowledge and commitment that makes people feel safe. In your role as an operating room nurse with us, you are responsible for patient safety, good care and nursing before and during surgery within your specialist area. You work independently while being part of an operating room team. Norrlands University Hospital is a teaching hospital, therefore mentoring of students is also included. Mentoring students gives us the opportunity to keep ourselves updated regarding routines and treatments of our patients. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for you who are a licensed nurse with further education in surgical care. It is advantageous if you have previous experience working as an operating room nurse. You are an organized and attentive person who has the ability to stay one step ahead and thereby contribute to a successful operation. You have a good ability to collaborate with others while being independent. You are able to handle tasks in parallel and quickly adapt and adjust to what the situation requires. We value that you are interested in developing in your profession and contributing to improving our operations. Employment form: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent. Working hours: Shift work. Read more about our benefits for you working with us on the website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for a balanced gender distribution and view diversity as a strength and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparation for the recruitment process, we have decided on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact from media sales representatives, 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 mail. Before employment, we will ask for an extract from the suspicion and penalty register.
PhD Student in Business Administration with Focus on Accounting and Auditing
PhD Student in Business Administration with Focus on Accounting and Auditing The Department of Business Administration at the School of Business and Economics is seeking a PhD student in business administration with a focus on accounting and auditing. Welcome to submit your application by August 14, 2026. We are seeking a PhD student for a research project on how audit firms build capacity for sustainability competence in response to requirements for sustainability reporting and external assurance under the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Using various methods, the project examines how team resources, audit processes, and organizational contexts shape the quality and credibility of sustainability assurance. The project aims to develop knowledge-based models and practical guidance that strengthen audit firms' competencies for implementing sustainability assurance, support the work of regulatory authorities, and increase confidence in sustainability reporting. Responsibilities You will have the Department of Business Administration, School of Business and Economics, as your primary workplace and will work on a research project (Assurance in Transition: The CSRD Competence Challenge) led by Associate Professor Alice Annelin. Within the scope of the project's focus area, you will formulate your own research question. The project takes an exploratory approach, which opens up for various appropriate methods for data collection and analysis. The doctoral project is initially financed by the Jan Wallander and Tom Hedelius Foundation and the Tore Browaldh Foundation (Handelsbanken's research foundations). As a PhD student, you will take doctoral-level courses and conduct independent research in the field of accounting and auditing. The coursework in doctoral education corresponds to 90 credits, while the research work (dissertation) corresponds to 150 credits. You are also expected to contribute to the research environment through other activities, such as participation in seminars, conferences, and workshops. Doctoral-level education corresponds to four years of full-time studies (240 credits). Normally, the PhD student participates in undergraduate teaching and/or other institutional activities up to 20% of working time from year 2 onwards. The financed doctoral period is extended accordingly. For information about doctoral-level education, see: Handelshögskolan/utbildning/utbildning-pa-forskarniva/foretagsekonomi/ We value commitment, engagement, and responsibility. You will spend your working time in Umeå at the Department of Business Administration and the Section for Accounting and Finance. The section has a broad portfolio of research projects including various theoretical perspectives, methods, and empirical approaches. Basic eligibility is held by those who have completed a degree at advanced level, completed course requirements of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits at advanced level, or in another way acquired substantially equivalent knowledge. Special eligibility for admission to doctoral education in business administration requires approved courses in business administration comprising at least 90 credits, including an independent project comprising at least 15 credits. Selection among applicants meeting the eligibility requirements shall be made with regard to their ability to benefit from the doctoral education and based on the following assessment criteria (listed without priority order): previous academic performance, the quality of the submitted research sketch and its relation to the focus of the call, communicative ability, both written and oral, methodological, analytical, and critical ability, collaboration skills and independence, ability to meet deadlines, personal suitability. Very good knowledge of English in both speech and writing is a requirement. Knowledge of Swedish in both speech and writing is meriting. Knowledge of the research field of accounting is a requirement, and knowledge within auditing or sustainability reporting is meriting. For the assessment of personal suitability, the following is particularly emphasized: good ability to collaborate and build relationships, unpretentiousness, and possibility to contribute to a good working environment on site in Umeå. Application A complete application should contain: A personal statement explaining your motivation for pursuing doctoral education (1–2 pages). A research sketch describing your idea for the empirical and theoretical design of a study within the research area described above (3–4 pages). The sketch must be your own work with relevant references to sources and without assistance from generative AI. Curriculum Vitae. Copies of transcripts and degree certificates. A copy of your thesis/final project. Contact information with email addresses for at least two references. The application must be written in English. Interviews, tests, and other evaluation tools may be used during the recruitment process. You apply via Umeå University's e-recruitment system and your application must be received by August 14, 2026. Additional Information The main location for the education is Umeå. Trade union information can be obtained from ST, Saco, or SEKO. The first 22 months of doctoral studies are financed through scholarship funds. The remaining period is financed through employment as a PhD student. The employment offers salary in accordance with current collective agreements for PhD students. Further information about the project is provided by project leader Associate Professor Alice Annelin, 090-786 66 31, [email protected]. Information about doctoral education and the Department of Business Administration is provided by the doctoral education coordinator, Associate Professor Mattias Jacobsson, 090-786 61 47, [email protected] or Assistant Director of Business Administration, Associate Professor Jessica Eriksson, 090-786 99 82, [email protected]. Read more about the School of Business and Economics here: Handelshögskolan
PhD Student in Plant Biology - Functional Genomics in Conifers
PhD Student in Plant Biology - Functional Genomics in Conifers Department of Physiological Botany The Department of Physiological Botany at Umeå University is advertising a PhD student position in the Con-TEki project, which investigates the role of transposable elements (TEs) as drivers of regulatory innovation in conifers (spruce and pine). The department is part of Umeå Plant Science Centre (UPSC; www.upsc.se), an internationally leading research environment with approximately 200 researchers in plant biology, including molecular biology, genomics, physiology, and bioinformatics. UPSC offers access to advanced infrastructure for plant transformation, sequencing, computational analysis, and advanced microscopy in a strongly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment. Project Description Conifer genomes are very large and rich in transposable elements, but the functional consequences of TE integrations for gene regulation are still poorly understood. The Con-TEki project aims to understand how TE-derived regulatory elements contribute to divergence in gene expression and adaptive responses in conifers. This PhD project focuses on the development and implementation of methods for functional validation of regulatory elements in conifer systems. The work will integrate large-scale regulatory genomics data with experimental molecular biology to directly test hypotheses generated from genomic data. The project encompasses integration of genomic data (e.g., chromatin accessibility, gene expression, and methylation data) with experimental methods to validate candidate regulatory elements and gene regulatory mechanisms. Particular emphasis will be placed on establishing robust and reproducible workflows for functional analyses in spruce and pine. Within the scope of the project, there are good opportunities to develop expertise at the intersection of experimental molecular biology and bioinformatics. The project will utilize transformation and validation platforms at UPSC, enabling direct testing of candidate regulatory elements in conifer systems. The project is particularly well-suited for candidates with a strong interest in developing and optimizing experimental methods. Experience with reporter gene assays, transient expression systems, or genome editing is particularly valuable. Duties The PhD student will be trained to: Develop and implement experimental methods for functional validation of regulatory elements Perform molecular biology experiments, including nucleic acid extraction and library preparation for sequencing Contribute to generation, processing, and interpretation of genomic data Integrate experimental results with computational analyses Develop reproducible workflows for experimental and analytical tasks Participate in scientific communication through presentations and publications Eligibility 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 another way within or outside the country acquired essentially equivalent knowledge. The Faculty Board may grant exceptions to the requirement of basic eligibility for an individual applicant if there are special reasons. (HF 7 ch. 39 §) To meet the requirement of special eligibility for admission to doctoral education in plant biology, the applicant must have completed course requirements of at least 90 higher education credits at advanced level in biology, or other subjects relevant to the research area, such as chemistry, physics, or computer science. Of these, at least 15 higher education credits must be from courses with direct relevance to the research project, and at least 15 higher education credits from an individual project work. Good knowledge of English, both written and oral, is also required. The above requirements for prior knowledge are considered met also by those who in another manner have acquired essentially equivalent knowledge. Qualifications Requirements Practical experience with molecular biology methods Strong ability to work experimentally in a structured and reproducible manner Strong ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing Meriting Experience with high-throughput sequencing (e.g., RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, or similar) Experience working with plant material Experience with bioinformatics, programming, or data analysis Experience with method development and optimization About the Position The position is aimed at a doctoral degree, and the PhD student's main task is to pursue their research training, which includes both participation in the research project described above and research training courses. The duties may include teaching and other departmental work (maximum 20%). The position is time-limited to four years full-time or up to five years with part-time teaching. Salary placement is made according to the established salary scale for PhD student positions. Start date October 5, 2026, or by agreement. Application Applications should be written in English (preferably) or Swedish and submitted via Umeå University's recruitment system Varbi. Application deadline is July 31, 2026. A complete application should contain: Personal letter (max 2 pages) describing your qualifications and motivation for applying CV Copies of degree certificates and documentation of completed higher education courses and grades Contact information for 2–3 references Any other documents the applicant wishes to provide Contact For questions, contact: Professor Nathaniel R. Street, Umeå University, [email protected]
Postdoctoral Researcher in Viral Effects on Cellular Membranes
Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest academic 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 in several scientific disciplines, and it is home to the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene scissors, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is within close reach. Our cohesive campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, fostering a dynamic and open culture. The social transformation and major green investments we see in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, this means conducting research about – and within – a transforming society. It also means delivering education for regions that need to expand rapidly and sustainably. Simply put, the future is being created here. 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 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 is something we view as a major mutual asset for developing research and education, and for ensuring access to our future healthcare personnel. Project Description The project aims to mechanistically understand how viruses create small membrane-bound compartments in host cells for genome replication. Such viral replication organelles are crucial in the infection process of both flaviviruses and alphaviruses. The focus here is to investigate how specific lipids and membrane properties contribute to the formation of replication organelles. The work takes place in a scientific environment that includes several research groups with extensive experience in virology, biochemistry, structural biology, cell biology, and imaging. Both the Umeå Core facility for electron microscopy (http://www.kbc.umu.se/english/ucem/) and the Biochemical Imaging Center at Umeå University (http://www.kbc.umu.se/english/bicu/) as well as other UmU facilities will be available as part of this project. For more information, see (https://lundmark-lab.se/) Duties Culturing and analysis of cellular models for infection Design and development of infection models for flaviviruses and alphaviruses Generation and analysis of reconstituted membrane model systems Lipid and protein biochemistry Advanced fluorescence microscopy of living cells including TIRF and SIM Design and establishment of analytical workflows for image analysis Correlative light and electron microscopy analysis Qualifications To be eligible for employment as a postdoctoral researcher, you must have completed a doctoral degree, or a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a doctoral degree, in cell biology or virology. This qualification requirement must be met by the time the employment decision is made. Applicants should have extensive practical experience with real-time fluorescence microscopy and quantitative image analysis. Furthermore, applicants should have practical experience with cloning and protein and lipid biochemistry as well as work with viruses. Applicants must demonstrate good knowledge in both written and spoken English and must be able to conduct independent scientific research and write scientific papers. Merits Since employment as a postdoctoral researcher constitutes a qualification position for junior researchers, we primarily target those who have completed their doctoral degree no more than three years before the final application deadline. If there are special circumstances, someone who completed their doctoral degree earlier may be considered. Special circumstances include leave due to illness, parental leave, clinical service, positions of trust within labor organizations, or other similar circumstances, as well as professional service or assignments relevant to the field. It is advantageous if the applicant has experience working with lipid membranes, membrane-associated proteins, or membrane remodeling processes. Experience with electron microscopy is also a merit. In the selection process, weight will also be given to genuine enthusiasm for the research area and methodology, personal suitability, organizational ability, and the ability to collaborate with other laboratory members, facility staff, and users. More About the Position This is a fixed-term full-time employment position for two years according to the terms of an agreement on fixed-term employment as a postdoctoral researcher. A prerequisite for applying the agreement is that the employee has not previously been employed as a postdoctoral researcher under the agreement for more than one year in the same or related subject area with the same employer. More information about the group's research can be found on our web pages: https://www.umu.se/en/staff/richard-lundmark/?flik=presentation https://www.lundmark-lab.se/ Application Your application should include: A brief description of your research interests and motivation for why you are interested in this position. CV List of publications Diplomas from postgraduate education and other relevant qualifications Contact information for two references Applications must be written in Swedish or English. Please submit your application through our e-recruitment system Varbi no later than August 1, 2026. We welcome your application! Umeå University strives to offer an equal and inclusive environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives forms the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences for this position. To staffing and recruitment agencies and to those selling additional job advertisements: We politely but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements. Open to All We focus on your competence, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace according to your needs.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Department of Forest Resource Management Would you like to be part of modeling the future of forest landscapes? We are now seeking a two-year postdoctoral researcher positioned at the Department of Forest Resource Management at SLU in Umeå. About the Job We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher with a particular interest in forest landscape modeling. Within the framework of a two-year postdoctoral project, you will use the decision support system Heureka to analyze how different forest management strategies affect biodiversity and the production of ecosystem services, and how these interact with the establishment of wind power. The work involves quantifying conflicts and synergies between different sustainability goals in the forest landscape using simulation and optimization. The analysis will be based on spatially explicit future scenarios, developed in collaboration with various stakeholder groups, and will include indicators such as biomass production, carbon storage, recreational values, and wind energy. The postdoctoral position is part of the interdisciplinary research project WindyForests, which brings together researchers from multiple universities and disciplines with the aim of developing knowledge for sustainable planning of wind power in forest landscapes. For more information, see: http://www.slu.se/forskning/forskningskatalog/projekt/w/windyforests/ Your Background You must hold a doctoral degree in forest science, ecology, environmental science, systems analysis, mathematics, operations research, or similar discipline with a strong interest in forests and forestry, where quantitative modeling and/or optimization formed a central part of your doctoral thesis. Experience working with optimization methods, long-term modeling of forest landscapes and their ecosystem services, and computer-based decision support systems in general and the Heureka system in particular is a merit. Great emphasis is placed on personal qualities such as analytical and problem-solving ability, ability to work independently, and collaborative skills. Strong ability to communicate in writing and speech in English is a requirement. The position is intended for a junior researcher, and we primarily seek individuals who completed their doctoral degree no more than three years ago. If there are special circumstances, the degree may have been completed earlier. Special circumstances include leave due to illness, parental leave, positions of trust within union organizations, service in the total defense system, or other similar circumstances as well as clinical practice or work/assignments relevant to the field. About Us The Department of Forest Resource Management conducts education and research in the areas of forest remote sensing, forest inventory and sampling, forest planning, forest mathematical statistics, and landscape studies. The department is also responsible for implementing ongoing environmental monitoring programs including the National Forest Inventory, National Landscape Inventories of Sweden which include inventories on coastlines, in mountains, in grasslands and deciduous forests as well as of butterflies and bumblebees. The operations combine research and environmental analysis in interdisciplinary projects which provide unique opportunities to develop holistic concepts for sustainable use of natural resources. In total, we have approximately 120 employees and during the summer season an additional approximately 90 seasonal employees in our field inventories. More information can be found at https://www.slu.se/srh Learn more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/ Location Umeå Employment Type Fixed-term employment 24 months, with possibility of extension. Full-time Equivalent 100% Start Date By agreement. Application Welcome to submit your application via the application button below by August 11, 2026. Union Representatives https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/ Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) plays a key role in the development of sustainable living, grounded in science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between humans, animals, and ecosystems and responsible stewardship of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Headquarters are located in Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, but operations are also conducted at research stations, experimental farms, and educational facilities throughout the country. SLU has over 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students, and revenues exceeding 4.5 billion kronor. The university is investing in attractive environments on its campus areas. We work for an equal and inclusive work environment where open dialogue between people with different experiences forms the foundation for scientific rigor, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and perspectives to apply for this position.
Postdoctoral Position
Department of Forest Resource Management Would you like to help shape the future of the forest landscape? We are currently looking for a postdoctoral researcher for a two-year position based at the Department of Forest Resource Management at SLU in Umeå. About the Position We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher with a particular interest in forest landscape modelling. As part of a two-year postdoctoral project, you will use the Heureka decision support system to analyse how different forest management strategies affect biodiversity and the provision of ecosystem services, as well as how these interact with the development of wind power. The work involves quantifying conflicts and synergies between different sustainability goals in the forest landscape using simulation and optimisation. The analysis will be based on spatially explicit future scenarios, developed in collaboration with various stakeholder groups, and will include indicators such as biomass production, carbon sequestration, recreational values and wind energy. The postdoctoral position is part of the interdisciplinary research project WindyForests, which brings together researchers from several universities and disciplines with the aim of developing knowledge for the sustainable planning of wind power in forest landscapes. For more information, see: http://www.slu.se/forskning/forskningskatalog/projekt/w/windyforests/ Your Profile You must hold a PhD in forestry, ecology, environmental science, systems analysis, mathematics, operations research or a similar discipline, with interest in forests and forestry, and where quantitative modelling and/or optimisation formed a central part of your thesis. Experience of working with optimisation methods, long-term modelling of the forest landscape and its ecosystem services, as well as computer-based decision support systems in general and the Heureka system in particular, is an advantage. Great importance is attached to personal qualities such as analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently and the ability to collaborate. Good written and oral communication skills in English are a requirement. The position is intended for a junior researcher, and we are primarily seeking candidates who obtained their PhD no more than three years ago. In exceptional circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. Exceptional circumstances include leave of absence due to illness, parental leave, positions of trust within trade unions, service in the armed forces, or other similar circumstances, as well as clinical service or service/assignments relevant to the subject area. About Us The Department of Forest Resource Management conducts education and research in the areas of forest planning, forest remote sensing, forest inventory and sampling, forest mathematical statistics and landscape studies. The department is also responsible for the implementation of the ongoing environmental monitoring programs the National Forest Inventory, National Inventory of the Landscape in Sweden, Terrestrial Habitat Monitoring and the Butterfly and Bumblebee Inventory. In total, we are about 120 employees. More information can be found at https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/organisation/departments/forest-resource-management/ Read more about our benefits and working at SLU by visiting: https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/ Location Umeå Form of Employment Temporary employment 24 months, with the possibility of extension. Scope 100% Start Date As agreed. Application Please submit your application before deadline 11 August 2026. You can submit your application by clicking the button below. 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.
Nurse Permanent Night Shift, General 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. Geriatric Center is a specialty clinic for patients in need of both acute and planned geriatric care and rehabilitation. A comprehensive assessment of the elderly patient's medical, physical, mental, and social functional capacity during illness is performed by interprofessional teams. Diagnostics, treatment, and rehabilitation are conducted in inpatient and outpatient settings with focus on the patient's individual needs. General Geriatrics, Ward 1, has 20 care beds focused on subacute general geriatric care and rehabilitation, as well as a so-called fast track for admission of patients from MAVA and the Infectious Disease Clinic. We are very proud to operate a student teaching ward (SUA) where nursing and nursing assistant students independently care for patients under supervision. We welcome diversity and in 2016 the ward became LGBTQ certified. We are now seeking a new colleague for a permanent position in Region Västerbotten. You will currently work permanent night shifts with an employment level of 79.61% at General Geriatrics, Geriatric Center Umeå - Is this the right opportunity for you? Selection and interviews are ongoing, so we welcome your application as soon as possible! 1 position(s). JOB DUTIES As a nurse with us, you contribute with knowledge and commitment that makes people feel secure. Your work as a nurse includes nursing responsibility and nursing care together with nursing assistants, medical interventions based on the patient's condition and physician orders, as well as contact with other professionals on the care team, other healthcare providers, and the patient's family members. Staffing consists of two nurses and two nursing assistants during night shifts. QUALIFICATIONS You are a licensed nurse, preferably with specialist education for nurses in elderly care. For you to be the right candidate, we see that you have strong collaboration skills, where you listen and communicate with both patients and colleagues. It is important that you feel comfortable handling administrative tasks. It is a merit if you have experience with teamwork and geriatric nursing care. Great weight will be placed on personal suitability. Employment form: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent, start date: 2026-09-01. Work schedule: Shift work. Read more about our benefits for employees on our website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for balanced gender distribution and view diversity as a strength, therefore we welcome applicants from different backgrounds. In connection with our recruitment process, we have determined our recruitment channels and marketing approach. We therefore firmly 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.
University Lecturer in Museology
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 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, 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, this means conducting research about – and within – a society in transition. It also means 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 high-quality research. For more information, please visit: https://www.umu.se/kultmed The Department of Culture and Media Studies is now recruiting a University Lecturer in Museology. The position is full-time with start in January 2027 or by agreement. Description of Duties The duties include teaching, seminar leadership, thesis supervision, and examination. Teaching includes both campus-based courses, such as Industry Education for Museums and Cultural Heritage, and online courses. The role may also include subject-specific administrative responsibility and teaching in the Master's Program in Applied Cultural Studies. Regular course and program administration is included, as well as course development work. The position also includes professional development time equivalent to 20% of working hours. Qualifications To be eligible for appointment as a University Lecturer, one must have demonstrated pedagogical skill and either hold a doctoral degree in Museology, possess equivalent scientific competence, or have other professional expertise that is relevant given the subject content and duties of the position. One is also eligible if holding a doctoral degree in a subject closely related to Museology, provided the applicant can demonstrate equivalent museological competence. Good proficiency 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 Weighing of Assessment Criteria, see https://www.umu.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/universitetslektor-i-museologi_928393/ Application Applications must be submitted via the e-recruitment system Varbi and must be received by August 31. 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 on 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. Other Information The position is permanent and comprises 100% with start in January 2027 or by agreement. Work location is Umeå. High presence at the workplace is a requirement to satisfactorily perform the duties included in the position. At the Faculty of Humanities, there is an opportunity to apply for faculty-funded research time in internal competition. 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, 090-786 90 65, [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 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 those selling additional job advertisements: We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements.
Section Manager Local Services, Internal Services, Umeå
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. Digitalization and Service is a new operational area created to better and more efficiently support Healthcare. We want to enable more time for care through smart service solutions and digitalization. Digital solutions and innovations are an important part of meeting tomorrow's challenges for healthcare, and Region Västerbotten is at the forefront. We work in close collaboration with Healthcare and have a strong relationship. We want to be a modern and flexible workplace with many different capabilities that can meet future needs. Currently, five operations are included in the operational area, and we are present throughout the region with operations at all three hospitals in Västerbotten. We have exciting and challenging work ahead of us—together we are strong! Internal Services is an important part of Region Västerbotten's daily operations. We ensure that operations function by delivering high-quality service every day. Our local services staff play a crucial role in both the care environment and patient experience. Through professional local services, we help prevent the spread of infection and preserve the value of Region Västerbotten's properties. All our local services are performed according to clear guidelines and with a strong focus on quality. Our vision is clear—to be healthcare's best service partner. Internal Services is undergoing major change where, together with Service Center, we will form a new base unit in autumn 2026. As section manager for local services, your task is to contribute to the change process and primarily create a safe environment for your employees. As a manager with us, you are offered professional development in various forms, including leadership development, manager forums, change management, and other training to help you succeed in your role. Do you want to be part of creating a safe, sustainable, and service-oriented local services operation that makes a difference every day? 2 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As section manager with us, you see the big picture and potential and take us forward boldly. You act as a role model and work purposefully to create shared visions and unleash action in the operation. By challenging, developing, and highlighting employees, you contribute to a sustainable and professional work culture. You take responsibility for your operation within the scope of given authority and represent the employer by leading and directing toward decided goals for the Region's benefit. In the role, you are offered an assignment with great variety and broad points of contact. You lead and distribute work within the local services section and are responsible for personnel, work environment, and the administration that comes with the assignment. You lead a team of approximately 30 employees and ensure good conditions for their work and development. Since your employees work with local services, it is important that you are physically available; opportunities to work remotely are therefore limited. As section manager, you contribute together with other section managers to developing, quality-assuring, and advancing the operation in line with our goals in collaboration with your supervising department head. Through present and structured leadership, you build well-functioning teams, make use of expertise, and promote an efficient and professional operation. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone with relevant university education or other education or experience that the employer deems equivalent. To succeed in the role, you need to have experience working as a manager. We would prefer that you have experience as a manager within a service-oriented operation where you have led employees with a customer-oriented mission. As section manager at Internal Services, you need to enjoy leading and working close to your employees. You become part of a team where we work together for the operation's and employees' development. To succeed in the role, you are structured and organized, with the ability to prioritize even when the pace is high. You have a clear focus on order where you create system and organization in both documentation and working methods. You have good initiative and are happy to take a bold approach to drive work forward. You show trust in others and promote good relationships by acting considerate and trust-building in collaboration. You have good communication skills and can express yourself fluently. We would appreciate it if you have an interest in digital solutions and good ability to use digital tools to support planning, communication, documentation, and reporting. You have very good knowledge of Swedish in both speech and writing, good knowledge of English in speech and writing, and master the Office package well. Employment form: Permanent employment. Duration: Indefinite, start date: By agreement. Working hours: Daytime. The role as manager at Region Västerbotten is a fixed-term assignment typically lasting 4 years, 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 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. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. Regarding the recruitment process, we have made decisions about recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore strongly decline contact from media sales, recruitment sites, and similar. If you have protected identity and wish to apply, contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents by mail.
Unit Manager, Economics Department, Umeå
Region Västerbotten works to strengthen good health and sustainable development together. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for ensuring that research and innovation deliver results. As a manager in Region Västerbotten, you have an important mission for both employees and residents of the region. To strengthen your leadership, we offer support and guidance in line with our evidence-based leadership philosophy. This can range from clear frameworks and smart tools to development at group and individual levels. With good conditions for your leadership, you can motivate, develop and create security for others. The Economics Department is part of the Regional Board's departments within Region Västerbotten. The Economics Department provides active support to the region's administrations and has broad responsibility for the entire region. The Economics Department is divided into five units: Procurement, controller support HSF, controller support RUF, controller support RSF, and accounting & governance. We offer a strategic and development-oriented mission within a central economics function, where you have great opportunities to influence and further develop work with budgeting, accounting, follow-up and analysis. The Economics Department is facing an exciting transformation journey with new working methods and opportunities linked to digitalization, including development in AI and analysis. At the same time, there is a clear need to create structure and systematization for effective financial governance. We are now seeking a unit manager for the Accounting and Governance unit, reporting directly to the economics director 1 position(s). DUTIES You will become part of the economics department's management group and work closely with operations and other support functions. Here there are good opportunities to long-term influence both working methods and processes to boldly move us forward. In this role, you have overall responsibility for developing and coordinating budgeting, accounting and follow-up. You work both strategically and operatively to ensure quality, structure and efficiency in economic processes. A central part of the assignment is to ensure good accounting practice. You operate in a central function with different areas of responsibility where you in the role should serve as qualified support and sounding board as well as contribute strategically to the economics department's management group. You act as a role model, have a holistic perspective, work to create shared visions and unleash initiative. You challenge, develop, encourage and make your employees visible. You take responsibility for your operations within your authority and represent the employer by leading toward decided goals for the region's benefit. The assignment mainly consists of responsibility for the region's central budgeting, follow-up and accounting process. In addition, the unit works with financial tasks, overall analyses and accounts receivable, among other things. This means you have direct management responsibility for nine controllers and two section managers within the accounts receivable area. You lead the work within the unit and are responsible for finances, operations, work environment and personnel. A central challenge in the assignment is to create collective impact and cooperation between different areas of expertise and responsibility within the unit. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for you who have relevant university education or alternatively other education or experience that the employer deems equivalent. You have management experience and a multi-year background in economics, for example within accounting and financial management. Furthermore, you have experience working in financial systems and BI tools as well as good knowledge of Swedish in both speech and writing. It is meritorious if you have a degree in business administration or equivalent, experience from the public sector or work in larger organizations. It is also positive if you have experience leading and developing complex processes. As a person, you are communicative and pedagogical with the ability to create structure and clarity. You are confident in your leadership and can combine strategic thinking with operational implementation. Furthermore, you are analytical and motivated by developing both working methods and employees. You find it easy to collaborate and build trusting relationships both within and outside the organization. Employment form: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent, start date: By agreement. The position as manager within Region Västerbotten is a fixed-term assignment typically lasting 4 years, which is combined with permanent employment within your area of expertise. In the recruitment process and selection, we may use a work psychological test. Read more about our benefits for you as an employee at the website https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner We strive for an even gender distribution and see diversity as a strength and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparation for the recruitment work, we have taken a position on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact from media sales representatives, job 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.
Section Manager, CIMT - Identity & Security and Platform, Umeå
We are seeking two section managers for our two newly established sections Identity & Security and Platform within the Centre for Information Technology and Medical Technology (CIMT). Region Västerbotten works to strengthen good health and sustainable development together. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for research and innovation to deliver results. To meet tomorrow's challenges, we at Region Västerbotten want to enable more time for care through smart service solutions and digitalization. At CIMT, we have approximately 300 employees and are represented at the county's three hospitals - in Lycksele, Skellefteå, and Umeå. We provide all types of technology to support the entire region and, in collaboration with other operations, we contribute to the digitalization of healthcare. We work consciously to create high value for the individual and pride in what we accomplish together. We believe in an engaged work environment where you as an employee have great opportunities to develop and grow in an environment where you make a real difference! As section manager for Identity and Security, you are responsible for the region's IT security function, the area of identity and access management (IAM), network infrastructure, and telephone and alarm platforms. You have 21 direct reports who primarily work with the region's IT security solutions, identity and authorization solutions, networks, as well as telephone and alarm systems. As section manager for Platform, you are responsible for the region's infrastructure platforms as well as the client platform. You have 23 direct reports who primarily work with infrastructure, systems, and platform operations. The section is also responsible for the region's storage and virtualization platform as well as our client platform. As a manager at Region Västerbotten, you have an important mission for both employees and residents of the county. To support you in your leadership, we offer support and guidance in line with our evidence-based leadership philosophy. This can range from clear frameworks and smart tools to development at the group and individual level. With good conditions for your leadership, you can motivate, develop, and create security for others. 2 position(s). WORK RESPONSIBILITIES As section manager with us, you see the whole picture and potential, and you take us forward boldly. You will be part of driving extensive change initiatives to meet the future of healthcare. As section manager, you work to ensure that employees have the necessary knowledge and the right tools. You contribute with technical guidance and feedback, and ensure that employees participate in and follow relevant standards. You actively work to coach, develop, and support employees and colleagues, and contribute to the section's, department's, and base unit's development. In your role as section manager, you are responsible for operations, personnel, work environment, and finances within established frameworks. You will lead, develop, and monitor operations based on quality management and process management. You are part of a local management group for the department and are an important colleague in that forum as well. As section manager, you work closely with the region's operations and suppliers. Budget responsibility is included in the position. QUALIFICATIONS You have higher education in computer science, systems science, or behavioral science with a focus on IT environments/management, or alternatively other relevant education or experience that the employer deems equivalent. You also have formal education/a course within the ITIL framework. If you are applying for the Identity and Security section, we want you to have experience working within IT security or network infrastructure, or alternatively experience from IT architecture or several years of experience in systems development. If you are applying for the Platform section, we want you to have experience working within IT infrastructure or IT architecture, or alternatively several years of experience in systems development. Most importantly, however, is that you are the right person and want to lead and move the operations forward. We highly value your ability to drive change, and through this, combined with your communication skills, create an open, creative, and safe place for your organization to operate in. Leadership experience is considered a merit. We are looking for you as someone who creates a positive atmosphere in your surroundings and among your employees. As a leader, you work to motivate employees and strengthen them in their work role. You are also clear and stand behind your decisions. As a person, you see the whole picture and act as a role model. You work to create shared visions and unlock action in the operations. You challenge and develop as well as encourage and make your employees visible. Ability to collaborate is important for a close and strong relationship with healthcare and other parts of the region. We see that you are organized and deliver on your tasks. You have good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written. Form of employment: Permanent employment. Duration: Indefinite, start date: According to 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 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 firmly 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.
Special Education Teacher, Linblomman School
We have a joint strategy for education in our municipality: to create a coherent educational chain that contributes to increased equity, improved academic results and attractive education. With us, all children, young people and adults should have the opportunity to reach their full potential and develop their knowledge and skills. We know that this is built on engaged, knowledgeable and professional employees who conduct high-quality teaching. We make a difference every day and are proud of our mission. We have Sweden's most important job - our mission is to give young people faith in the future. Linblomman School is a preschool–grade 6 school four kilometers southwest of Umeå city center. A school that is just the right size to make new friends, just small enough that every student is seen! With us, digital tools are a natural part of the work. We also have our own kitchen with a high proportion of organic ingredients and access to one of Umeå's most modern sports halls. Take a digital tour here! We are now recruiting a special education teacher! Employment Information The position is a permanent full-time position, starting in August or by agreement. This is a temporary vacation cover position. Your Responsibilities We are seeking a special education teacher for our special education groups for students in grades 4–9 with a focus on autism. The groups consist of approximately 6 students per group and have a large catchment area in the municipality. You will be part of a team together with other teachers connected to the activity and you will work together to create a safe, structured and accessible learning environment for the students. In the daily work, close collaboration with guardians is included. The assignment includes teaching, planning, monitoring and documentation of students' learning and development. You are also responsible for coordinating and monitoring students' development and support situation within the framework of USS work. Central to the assignment is cooperation with guardians, student health services and external actors such as BUP, social services and health and medical care. The position includes mentoring for our own organization at the school. Due to the unique expertise that the unit has, guidance and support to other schools in need of special education expertise may also be relevant. About You As a person, you are flexible, clear and structured. You enjoy working with children in need of special support as you are a very important part of their school day. Based on your profession, you have good knowledge of students' development and learning and can identify and work based on the individual's needs at organizational, group and individual levels. You have good collaboration skills, are responsive and find it easy to communicate and cooperate with students and other professional groups important to the target group. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Requirements Qualified special education teacher with authorization for primary school Have/have applied for teacher certification Experience in teaching Valid extract from the criminal record register, due to the law on suitability control Unimpeded knowledge of the Swedish language in speech and writing Meritorious Qualified speech-language pathologist Experience in special education work We look forward to receiving 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 administrations and together we work for Umeå to grow with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust and continuous improvement. Together with us, you get to work on socially important assignments where you contribute to Umeå remaining 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 and stay in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality We will grow in numbers and therefore we may be looking for exactly you? Do you want more too? We offer decent conditions, good benefits and good development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important to all those who live and work here. We look forward to hearing from you.
Project Assistant in South Sámi
Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest higher education 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 was 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 compact 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 in the midst of – a society in transformation. But also about delivering education for regions that need to expand rapidly and sustainably. Simply put, the future is being created here. Are you interested in learning more? Read more about Umeå University as a workplace. Humlab is a unit and research infrastructure with around twenty employees at the Faculty of Humanities. Humlab's mission is to initiate, inspire and develop the interplay between humanities, culture and information technology. Humlab's premises are located in two buildings on campus, partly in the Humanities Building, partly in the Social Sciences Building under the University Library, where Humlab's lab environment is also located. In this environment, lectures, workshops and other events are offered for researchers, students and the general public. About the project: Lohkanlihkku (Reading Joy), a web-based game to strengthen reading skills in five different Sámi languages. The game is being developed in collaboration with our partners at the universities of Jyväskylä and Rovaniemi and the Sámi University College in Kautokeino. Read more here: https://www.umu.se/forskning/projekt/lohkanlihkku/;https://ulapland.fi/en/project/lohkanlihkku/lohkanlihkku-in-english/ Humlab is now recruiting a project assistant with expertise in South Sámi for this project, which is funded by Interreg Aurora and Region Västerbotten. Description of duties: The main duties will be: translate and produce project materials in South Sámi collaborate with partners in the Interreg Aurora project Lohkanlihkku to map literacy education in South Sámi through surveys and interviews create game content in South Sámi (words, expressions and sound combinations) conduct interviews present the project The duties may change over time. Competence requirements: To be eligible for employment as a project assistant, you must have at least upper secondary school education. For this position, you must have very good ability to speak, read and write in South Sámi. For this position, you also need good ability to read, write and communicate in Swedish and English, as well as the ability to conduct presentations and interact at meetings (in English and Swedish). You work independently with the ability to coordinate your own and others' work. Additionally, it is a requirement that you are an experienced user of Microsoft 365. Other desirable qualifications: It is a merit if you have previous experience in teaching South Sámi in combination with documented language skills in North Sámi. Higher education is considered a merit. Previous experience of working in a university/college is a merit. Great weight will be placed on personal suitability. Application: The application should include: (1) A personal letter in which you motivate your interest in the position, describe your qualifications, and explain how these are relevant to the duties (1-2 pages) (2) A curriculum vitae (3) Relevant grades and certificates documenting the information in your CV Applications should be submitted in the e-recruitment system Varbi and must be received by August 13, 2026. Other information: The employment is permanent, part-time 30%, with start as soon as possible or by agreement. However, the project runs until February 29, 2028 at the latest. Further information about the position is provided by: Coppélie Cocq, Project Manager, Humlab, +46 (0)90-786 54 82. Anneli Taflin, HR Coordinator, +46 (0)90-786 89 31 For information: Humlab: https://www.umu.se/humlab/ 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 this position. To staffing and recruitment companies and to those who sell job advertisements: We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements.
Visiting University Lecturer in Pedagogical Work with a Focus on Textile Craft
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. At the Department of Aesthetic Subjects, just over 40 friendly 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 textiles, fashion design, image 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 of Aesthetic Subjects is now recruiting a visiting university lecturer in pedagogical work with a focus on textile craft. Description of Work Tasks The position includes teaching in courses in textile craft and craft didactics, as well as supervision and examination of degree projects, and if applicable, visits to work-integrated learning in teacher education. Teaching in fashion design may also be included. Teaching is at basic and advanced level and takes place both on campus and in internet-based courses. The position includes 80% teaching/administration and 20% professional development. Professional development time is typically used for research. In addition to teaching and research, the position includes teaching-related administration as well as staff, subject, and planning meetings. Eligibility Requirements for Appointment as University Lecturer To be eligible for appointment as a university lecturer, one must have demonstrated pedagogical skill and have completed a doctorate in the educational science field with a focus on textile craft (for example, pedagogical work, didactics), or have equivalent scientific competence, or have some other professional skill that is significant considering the subject content of the position and the work tasks to be included in the employment. Good proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written, and the ability to teach in this language is required for the position. For information on eligibility requirements for the position, selection criteria, and evaluation between eligibility requirements, read more here: https://www.umu.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/vikarierande-universitetslektor-i-pedagogiskt-arbete-med-inriktning-mot-textilslojd_946558/ Application Applications must be submitted via the e-recruitment system Varbi and received no later than 2026-08-25. All documents must be submitted electronically. Information on which documents must be attached to the application can be found in the Faculty of Humanities' instructions for applications: https://www.umu.se/contentassets/50940fbdac714459ad8b6a4406596619/humanistiska-fakultetens-anvisningar-for-ansokningar-om-anstallning-och-befordran_okt-25-.pdf 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 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 temporary position, 100% with start date 2027-02-16 or by agreement, but at the latest until 2027-08-16. The place of work is Umeå. To carry out teaching, participate in seminars and meetings, and fulfill other work tasks included in the position, a high level of physical presence in the environment is required. 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: Stina Wikberg, Head of Department, 090-786 58 66, or [email protected], or Anneli Taflin, HR Coordinator, 090-786 89 31, [email protected] Welcome with your application!
Substitute teachers wanted for preschool and school - Make a difference every day!
Are you an engaged and responsible person who wants to work with children and young people? We are now looking for substitute teachers for preschools and schools in Umeå Municipality. As a substitute, you are an important resource that contributes with security, learning and joy - every day! We are now looking for more substitutes ahead of autumn 2026. As a substitute, you have the opportunity to work at different workplaces within the municipality's preschools and primary schools, based on both the activities' needs and your own availability. What does the job look like? The best part - no two days are the same! Preschool: You work together with preschool teachers, childcare workers and special educators to create a safe, stimulating and educational environment for children aged approximately 1–6 years. Primary school (F–9): You are responsible for leading and conducting teaching on your own for students aged 6–16 years. The work requires flexibility, clarity and professionalism as well as good teamwork skills with teachers and other educational staff. The assignment means that you will be employed by StudentConsulting and work as a consultant in Umeå Municipality's preschools, primary schools and after-school centers. Working hours are arranged on weekdays, daytime. THIS IS WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR As a substitute, you have a fantastic opportunity to contribute and spread safety, joy and inspiration to children and students every day. You are a role model who shows care and creates a positive atmosphere where everyone can develop and feel seen. The work requires that you enjoy variation, like working in different places and can easily adapt to new routines and environments. Requirements for the position are: Complete upper secondary school grades or completed childcare worker education Good knowledge of the Swedish language in both speech and writing Valid certificate from the National Police Board's criminal records register Do you recognize yourself in the description? If you have any questions or need more information about the position, please contact Elin Eklund at [email protected]. Selection and interviews take place on an ongoing basis with appointment. We look forward to meeting you!