Administrative assistant (amanuens) to the research group Nutrition-Gut-Brain

Ref no: ORU 2.1.1-08165/2024

We are looking for an administrative assistant for a fixed-term position at the School of Medical Sciences.

Background

The research group Nutrition-Gut-Brain axis prioritises human research to understand interactions between diet, microbiota, gut health, and brain health. The research group collaborates across disciplinary boundaries and has a wide network within academia as well as industrial partners.

Duties and responsibilities

We are looking for an administrative assistant who, during the spring semester 2025, will participate in research activities with the task of administratively supporting ongoing research studies. Further tasks such as research communication, laboratory work or data analysis may possibly be added. Alongside these tasks, the administrative assistant is expected to conduct their own full-time studies.

Qualifications

In order to be eligible for employment as an administrative assistant, you need to be admitted to a first- or second-cycle course or study programme (bachelor’s or master’s level) and study at Örebro University.

We are looking for you who, during your studies, have shown an interest in research issues. We place emphasis on your personal qualities such as being able to work independently, having good collaboration skills, being service-oriented, and able to prioritise tasks. As communication about research questions often takes place in English, we expect you to feel comfortable with this.

Information

This is a part-time position of 12.5 % for 6 months. At Örebro University, salary is determined in accordance with our local collective agreement.

For more information about the position, contact research project leader Julia Rode, email: julia.rode@oru.se, or Head of unit Isak Demirel, email: isak.demirel@oru.se.

At Örebro University, we expect each member of staff to be open to development and change; take responsibility for their work and performance; demonstrate a keen interest in collaboration and contribute to development; as well as to show respect for others by adopting a constructive and professional approach.

Örebro University actively pursues equal opportunities and gender equality as well as a work environment characterised by openness, trust and respect. We value the qualities that diversity adds to our operations.

Application

The application is made online. Click the button “Apply” to begin the application procedure.

For the application to be complete, the following electronic documents must be included:

• Covering letter explaining in brief why you are applying for this position
• CV with a relevant description of your overall qualifications and experience
• Ladok transcript listing your completed courses

Only documents written in Swedish, English, Norwegian and Danish can be reviewed. More information for applicants will be found on our career site: https://www.oru.se/english/career/available-positions/applicants-and-external-experts/

The application deadline is 2025-01-07. We look forward to receiving your application!

As we have already made our choices in terms of external collaboration partners and marketing efforts for this recruitment process, we decline any contact with recruitment agencies and advertisers.

As directed by the National Archives of Sweden (Riksarkivet), we are required to deposit one file copy of the application documents, excluding publications, for a period of two years after the appointment decision has gained legal force.