At the Department of Chemistry, you are supported by experienced staff in HR, finance, communication and research administration who help keep your work moving. From recruitment and onboarding to grant management, reporting, and daily operations, our support functions reduce administrative burden and streamline processes.
Support throughout your research lifecycle
Our administrative team supports you at every stage of your work:
Before a project starts – support with recruitment, contracts, and onboarding
During the project – assistance with finance, reporting, and coordination
After completion – help with closing, follow-up, and compliance requirements
This structured support ensures that projects run efficiently and according to requirements.
Practical support in your daily work
We help simplify everyday tasks so you can work efficiently:
Travel, purchasing, and reimbursements
Financial administration and budgeting support
Coordination of internal processes and routines
Clear guidance on how to handle administrative tasks
The aim is to reduce friction in your daily work and help you move forward without unnecessary delays.
Support for building and leading research teams
If you lead or are building a research group, we provide:
Support in recruiting PhD students and postdocs
Guidance through hiring processes and regulations
Administrative handling of contracts and onboarding
Practical support for managing research staff
This allows you to focus on scientific leadership while we handle essential administrative processes.
Strong support for externally funded research
Many of our projects involve external funding and collaboration. We support this by providing:
Assistance with grant administration and reporting
Support for large and complex research projects
Coordination linked to collaborations and partnerships
Administrative support connected to research infrastructure and platforms
This helps ensure that projects meet requirements while progressing efficiently.
A structured environment for international staff
For international researchers, we offer:
Support navigating Swedish administrative systems
Structured onboarding and clear processes
Guidance in local regulations and routines
You are not expected to figure things out on your own, support is available when you need it.
