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We are now recruiting a student assistant for the Collaboration Unit. This is an opportunity for you as a student to gain insight into how the university collaborates with business, the public sector, and other organizations.
About the job
As a student assistant at the Collaboration Unit, you will support the daily work with contacts, activities, and tasks related to Linköping University's partnerships with the outside world. The role gives you broad insight into how the university works together with actors in, for example, business, the public sector, and other organizations.
Work tasks vary depending on the unit's needs, but may include:
support for communication initiatives and events
minor investigations into matters concerning the university's external collaborations
support in handling requests from researchers, students, and external organizations
administrative support related to ongoing projects, activities, and partnerships
The work involves frequent contact with people in different roles, both within and outside the university. You will become part of a unit where the relationship between academia and society is central, and where you can contribute to a variety of tasks close to the operations.
About you
We are looking for someone who enjoys collaborating with others and thrives in contact with researchers, other students, and external organizations. Since the work involves both contact with different target groups and support in varying tasks, you need to be organized, thorough, and able to take responsibility for moving smaller tasks forward. You also work well in a team and contribute to positive collaboration in daily work.
We want you to:
have completed at least 60 credits at Linköping University before you apply for the position
be a registered student at LiU during the employment period
be fluent in Swedish in speech and writing
It is meritorious if you have:
good knowledge of English
previous experience with communication, investigation work, or collaboration issues
We welcome applicants from all programs and faculties, as well as those studying individual courses.
Your workplace
The Collaboration Unit works with strategic partnership development, innovation support, EU collaboration, and cross-sector partnerships. The unit's collaboration partners include, for example, Siemens Energy, Saab, SMHI, Ericsson, and Region Östergötland.
With us, you will be close to the operations and see how the university's contacts with the surrounding society function in practice.
About the employment
The employment is an hourly position as needed during the period October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027. The employment corresponds to approximately 10 percent of full-time, with the possibility of adjustment based on the unit's needs and your individual circumstances, for example study load.
Salary and benefits
Hourly wage according to the agreement for student assistants at LiU.
Read more about benefits for employees https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/formaner.
Union representatives
For information about union representatives, see https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/hjalp-for-sokande.
Application
Welcome to submit your application with CV and cover letter by September 28, 2026. You apply for this position by clicking the "Apply" button below. Applications received after the final application date will not be considered.
Interviews may take place on an ongoing basis during the application period.
We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives; this enriches and develops our operations. For us, it is self-evident to uphold the equal value, rights, and opportunities of all. Read about our work at https://liu.se/artikel/lika-villkor/.
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