Graphene Flagship - Administrative assistant

Graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms, is one of the most amazing and versatile substances available to mankind. It is the lightest and thinnest compound known, yet remarkably strong, transparent, yet electrically conducting and impermeable to even the smallest molecules.

The largest EU research initiative ever, the Graphene Flagship, led by Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden was started to coordinate the research and innovation around this substance. Its task? Bring academic and industrial researchers together in order to take graphene from the realm of academia to European society in the space of ten years, thus generating economic growth, new jobs and new opportunities.


Description
The administrative assistant is expected to assist the administrative team at Chalmers. The position includes help with reporting and project planning, booking the team’s travels, handling purchases according to Chalmers regulations (public procurement), monitoring the Director’s email and managing his calendar, and other secretarial duties. The administrative assistant reports to the Flagship’s Head of Administration.

Qualifications
• Fluency in English, both orally and in writing
• A passion for IT tools
• Ability to work in an international group in a complex organization
• Attention to details

Besides fulfilling the position’s formal qualifications you are a person that shows great cooperation skills and a service minded attitude. We believe you are flexible, yet without losing track of quality or details, even under time pressure.

Terms of employment: The position is placed at Chalmers University of Technology. The position is expected to commence on August 1, 2015, or at a time mutually agreed upon.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application deadline: September 1, 2015

Further information:
Graphene Flagship Head of Administration,
Dr Katarina Boustedt,
katarina.boustedt@chalmers.se

http://graphene-flagship.eu

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Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our eight Areas of Advance; Built Environment, Energy, Information & Communication Technology, Life Science, Materials Science, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!