The Faculty of Science is looking for international student ambassadors

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract scientists and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

Do you enjoy meeting new people? Do you want to inspire others to study at the university and choose science? Do you want an extra merit on your CV? Then you should apply for the job as a student ambassador! 

As a student ambassador, you present the science subjects at fairs, information days and in social media to prospective students. The candidates we are looking for are studying a program with us and are aiming for a science degree at the University of Gothenburg.  

Job Tasks
As a student ambassador, you have an important role in the recruitment of prospective international students and introducing them to the Faculty of Science at the University of Gothenburg. Your work will mainly include informing about our courses and programs within science, mathematics and conservation. As an ambassador you will share your own experience as an international student in Sweden. Most recruitment activities will take place online through for example digital fairs. You might also participate in planning and running activities to help make current students at the faculty feel more welcome and as part of the community. The international ambassadors run our international Instagram profile, which includes posting and creating content suitable for prospective science students.   

Qualifications 
You have to be an active student in a science program and have studied at least one semester at the Faculty of Science. Furthermore, it is important that you are outgoing and comfortable talking to people and being visible on the web, in film clips and on social media. You are an organised person and can convey information in a clear way. You enjoy sharing your experiences as an international student. 

Employment 
The employment is an intermittent employment until 2023-09-30. The number of hours varies depending on need. Mostly, we need help during the major recruitment periods in October-December and March- April. Placement at the Faculty Office of Science. Start date will be agreed upon individually. 

Remuneration of SEK 130 per hour plus holiday pay. 

In addition to the compensation, you also get work experience, which is an advantage for future employment. You will also receive a certificate from us for the work you have done. 

Selection process 
We will interview applicants on an ongoing basis. Therefore - apply soon!   

Contact information for the post 
If you have questions about the employment, you are welcome to contact coordinator Martina Daller Almander, martina.daller.almander@science.gu.se  031 786 2090. 

Unions 
Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande 

Application 
To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to create an account in our recruitment system. Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline. 

Applications must be received by: 16 september 2022 


The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.

Salaries are set individually at the University.

In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.

In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.