Would you like to combine coordination, collaboration, and project support in a creative and international environment? At the Center for Distance-Bridging Technology (CDT) at Luleå University of Technology, you’ll help drive the development of digital technology—in close collaboration with researchers, businesses, and society. Here, you’ll be part of a dedicated team working to create sustainable solutions for the future.
Learn more about CDT at https://www.ltu.se/forskning/centrumbildningar-och-samarbeten/centrum-for-distansoverbryggande-teknik/om-oss
Your Responsibilities
As a project coordinator, you’ll have a varied role where you’ll contribute to tasks such as documentation, interacting with external parties, planning and executing events, as well as project administration and follow-up, alongside project managers at CDT. The position is largely comparable to that of a junior project manager, and there are excellent opportunities for professional development. You will be a key player in CDT’s project portfolio, ensuring that projects and activities run smoothly and maintain high quality.
Examples of job responsibilities:
- Assist with project work
- Write and publish project content for funders and external partners, e.g., on the web and social media.
- Plan and coordinate project activities.
- Plan and support the execution of events.
- Manage interactions with internal and external partners on behalf of the CDT as a center.
We are looking for someone with the following qualifications, experience, and qualities:
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in project management/coordination, communication/media, or a related field—or documented work experience in similar roles.
- Experience in coordination, event planning, or project administration.
- Fluent in spoken and written Swedish and has a good command of English.
- Is self-motivated, organized, and flexible in your approach to work.
Desirable Qualifications
- A broad network of contacts within the IT industry in Norrbotten and Västerbotten counties and the rest of Norrland.
- An interest in the energy transition, sustainability, or new digital technology.
- Experience working in research environments or with research funders
- Experience working on grant applications from Swedish and international R&D funders (e.g., the EU’s Framework Programs, Vinnova, the Swedish Energy Agency, Formas, and the EU’s Structural Funds)
- Experience working with a gender equality focus, such as norm-critical and norm-creative design.
- Strong digital skills—preferably with experience using AI tools and other smart tools to streamline work.
- Has documented experience with copywriting or content production for the web/social media.
- Experience with graphic design or social media publishing.
Personal Qualities
We are looking for someone who:
- Takes initiative and drives the work forward.
- Enjoys switching between different types of tasks.
- Creates structure, plans, and follows up.
- Enjoys collaborating and building networks among researchers, companies, and societal stakeholders.
As a person, you enjoy:
- Contributing to enhanced collaboration between researchers, companies, government agencies, and citizens
- Assisting with and delivering results in research, development, and innovation projects
- Representing the CDT’s activities at major national and international public events.
Information
This is a full-time, permanent position based in Luleå. A probationary period applies. Travel is required regionally, nationally, and internationally.
For more information, please contact: Björn Backe, CDT Executive Director, 0920–49 21 11, mailto:bjorn.backe@ltu.se or Johan Wenngren, Department Head, 0920–49 2059, mailto:johan.wenngren@ltu.se
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Luleå University of Technology actively promotes equality and diversity, which contribute to a creative study and work environment. The university’s core values are based on respect, openness, collaboration, trust, and responsibility.
Application
We prefer that you apply for the position via the link below, where you should attach a cover letter, your resume, and at least two references. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Your application and degree certificates must be written in Swedish or English.
Application deadline: November 26, 2026
Reference number: 5308-2026