Administrative assistants, Support the AI community at KTH Innovation

The task of Support services is to support the university's education and research. KTH's Support services are currently in an exciting phase where we are developing our working methods together. As an employee within Support services, you will contribute to KTH's mission to research, educate and create societal benefits, and at the same time, will get the opportunity for your own professional development.

Are you into AI? Do you like arranging events and build networks? Perfect, keep reading!

Job description

At KTH Innovation, we support people at KTH who want to develop their ideas and take them further. We are one of Europe's leading innovation hubs, and part of KTH. Since 2007, we have helped thousands of students, researchers and employees develop ideas into successful start-ups.

Every year, we receive over 400 new ideas. We offer support all the way from idea to innovation – with coaching, financing, legal support and access to global networks. Many of our teams work with AI, deep tech and sustainability.

To inspire students and researchers, we organise events, workshops and other initiatives, and now we want to do more related to AI. Our building at Teknikringen 1 is the hub for our creative and driven community, and this is where most of our activities take place.

Your mission

• Be part of a group tasked with planning and implementing AI-related events, such as hackatons, creative workshops and inspirational talks
• Help us gain visibility in the right places, both on campus and in other contexts in Stockholm
• Contribute with ideas and creativity to create interesting, inclusive and empowering activities

We offer

• A position at a leading technical university that creates knowledge and expertise for a sustainable future
• Committed and ambitious colleagues and a creative, international and dynamic environment
• A part-time job at the heart of KTH's innovation environment
• Committed and ambitious colleagues who encourage personal initiatives
• The opportunity to build networks and create value for others
• An environment where you can grow, try new things and influence
• An inclusive culture where we build on different experiences and perspectives

Qualifications

Requirements

• You should be admitted to first or second-level cycle education at a Swedish university 
• A genuine interest in AI – the technology, trends or its possibilities
• Experience of planning and implementing events, workshops or similar
• Responsible, attentive and open-minded – with an enterprising, creative and solution-focused approach
• Very good knowledge of the English language, both spoken and written, as this is required in your daily work

Preferred qualifications

• Current student at KTH and have at least two years left of studies
• Good understanding of and insight into student life at KTH or other universities, preferably from involvement in student associations, nations or similar
• Enjoy collaborating and being part of a team that works together
• Are creative, curious and enjoy making things happen
• Are communicative and confident in meeting new people
• Experience from similar tasks

We will place great emphasis on personal qualities especially your ability to collaborate, see what is needed, take initiative, and make things happen within given frameworks.

Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply for this position. You are responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.

Your application must include:

• A brief presentation (max. 1 A4 page) explaining why you want to join and contribute to our AI team and what experience you have that may be relevant to the role.

We do not need a CV with lists of qualifications that are not relevant to this position – we want to understand your relevant experience, your motivation, and your interest in the assignment.

• Please feel free to attach examples of how your interest in AI has been expressed or applied in your work or projects (ie link to GitHub, blogs etc).

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

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About the employment

The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to 1 year, with access 1 November, or according to agreement.

Other information

Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values.

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About KTH

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy. Read more here