Communicator for the Department of Chemistry

Umeå Universitet · Vollzeit

Umeå universitet, Umeå, Schweden

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 wide range of high-quality educational programs and world-leading research in several scientific fields, and it is here that the groundbreaking discovery of the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 was made, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close by. Our unified 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 educational programs for regions that need to expand rapidly and sustainably. This is simply where the future is being created. Would you like to know more? Read more about Umeå University as a workplace. Communicator for the Department of Chemistry Are you a curious and resourceful communicator who wants to contribute to developing communication at one of the university's largest departments? The Department of Chemistry is looking for you to work both strategically and operationally with internal and external communication. We offer stimulating work with ample scope for creativity and development. Job Responsibilities In your role as a communicator, you are responsible for coordinating, developing, and ensuring the quality of the department's internal and external communication. This means you provide strategic communication support to the department and develop strategies, guidelines, and working methods for communication efforts. You are responsible for developing the department's communication channels, including web, intranet, digital displays, and social media. You work to showcase and strengthen the department's research, education, and collaboration through targeted communication by producing and publishing content in various formats, such as web copy, news, press materials, social media, photos, videos, and graphic materials. You shall also participate in the development and management of websites and digital communication solutions, as well as contribute to the department's profiling, recruitment, and employer branding. Qualifications University degree in media and communication science or equivalent education. Very strong ability to work with text, visual media, and digital channels, both strategically and operationally. Experience producing reports, news, and other editorial content for web, intranet, and social media. Strong knowledge of photo and video production, from planning and production to publishing and adaptation for different channels. Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, for example InDesign, Premiere Pro, Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Excellent language skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written. To thrive in the position, you should be stimulated by having multiple contact points, assignments, and tasks ongoing simultaneously. You should be good at collaboration, have strong initiative and planning abilities, be able to prioritize among tasks, and have the ability to work independently and take personal responsibility for your work. You are creative and bring your own ideas and approaches to communication-related issues and have the ability to take initiative in development and achieve results. Meritorious Qualifications Experience developing communication and channel strategies. Professional experience working with social media such as LinkedIn. Experience in communication work in government operations, preferably at a university or college. Application Your application should include a personal letter explaining why you are applying for the position, a CV, relevant certificates and grades, and names and contact information for at least two references. Applications must be submitted through our e-recruitment system Varbi no later than September 21, 2026. Terms The position is full-time indefinite with start date by agreement. Information Further information is provided by Administrative Manager Rosita Lundberg, e-mail: [email protected] Umeå University wants to offer an equal and inclusive environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives forms the basis for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position. To staffing and recruitment companies and to you as a sales representative: We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of additional job announcements.