Project Coordinator at LUCSUS - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

We seek an individual to coordinate and manage activities in the Mistra Urban Futures, Skåne Local Interaction Platform (SKLIP) as well as periodic assistance at the Centre for Sustainability Studies (LUCSUS). The responsibilities will include working with multiple academic institutions in Sweden and internationally as well as actors outside of academia (e.g., municipalities, private companies). The coordinator will work directly with the platform director.

The applicant should have proven experience and competencies coordinating multiple tasks in a dynamic and fast paced academic environment. Furthermore, the applicant should have demonstrated experience in research and academic publishing focused on sustainability and/or urban development issues with an advanced academic degree (preferably PhD). Academic English fluency is essential; strong Swedish language skills is also deemed important. Periodic travel for meetings and conferences, etc. can be required.

Main tasks
Responsibilities of the position include:

• Support platform planning and operations, including coordination of meetings, platform seminars & workshops
• Support and assist in the management of SKLIP, including expert panels, local & collaborative projects, the steering group, and communications
• Support research activities and help coordinate publishing processes, including background research activities, research planning, document editing, research grant preparation
• Assist SKLIP director & accountant with annual budget and planning
• Actively participate in and plan with other MUF platforms, including (when appropriate) director’s meetings, annual conference planning, Swedish platform network activities
• Assist on issues of financial support, including setting agreements,
• Coordinate platform archive activities.

Application materials to be submitted

• An extended cover letter (max. 2 pages)
• CV including publications (max. 3 pages)
  
  Note: Materials are to be written in English.