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The Department of Economics with Statistics belongs to the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg and has approximately 100 employees from numerous countries. Teaching is conducted in economics and statistics, with around 800 students currently registered in courses and programs. The department brings together a diverse group of researchers, several of whom are internationally renowned economists. The strongest research areas include labor market economics, behavioral economics, development economics, environmental economics, and financial economics. More information about the department can be found on our website www.economics.gu.se.
The department is now seeking 6-7 student mentors for spring semester introductory courses in economics and statistics. As a mentor, you'll have a valuable opportunity for personal development – strengthening your pedagogical skills, practicing leadership, and helping other students succeed in their studies. Additionally, you'll earn extra income alongside your own studies. Mentorship is about sharing your knowledge and experiences, inspiring and motivating other students to increase their engagement and understanding of the subject. This is not about teaching, but creating a supportive learning environment where students learn together, with you as their guide.
Mentors are needed for courses in Basic Microeconomics, Basic Macroeconomics, and introductory Statistics courses (15 credits). You can choose to mentor in the subject that best suits your background and interests.
Job Responsibilities
As a student mentor, you will function as a supportive guide and role model for students new to economics or statistics. Your role is not to replace the teacher, but to lead small student groups and complement instruction with discussions and exercises that help them better understand course content in a safe and active learning environment where students learn together.
You will collaborate with other mentors in a shared mentorship group, sharing experiences, ideas, and materials to develop your work and support each other. You may also receive input from course coordinators to identify challenging course sections and plan weekly meetings accordingly.
Qualifications
For the mentor position at the department, you must have:
• Completed courses in Basic Microeconomics and Basic Macroeconomics at the University of Gothenburg or equivalent
• And/or completed 15 credits of introductory Statistics courses at the University of Gothenburg or equivalent
Additionally, you should have excellent communication and social skills, be interested in pedagogy and leadership, enjoy group work, and be willing to share your knowledge. You should have developed good study techniques and be on track with your own studies, as we want to ensure mentorship does not negatively impact your academic progress. Work times will be adapted to your schedule and participating students' needs.
You should also have an interest in the subject you'll be mentoring, as we encourage discussions in mentor groups. This can be demonstrated by choosing to further study the subject or applying it in other ways.
Previous mentoring or similar role experience is considered advantageous.
Employment
This is a time-limited intermittent position with hourly work, by agreement, during the period January 12, 2026 - June 12, 2026 for statistics and January 12, 2026 - April 2, 2026 for economics, based at the Department of Economics with Statistics, University of Gothenburg. Position start date is January 12, 2026, or by arrangement. Work will be conducted on-site at the department.
Contact Information
For questions about the position, please contact: Education Coordinator Katarina Renström,
[email protected]
Trade Union Representatives
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Application
Apply for the position through the University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button. You are responsible for ensuring your application is complete according to the job listing and submitted by the final application date. Please include in your application:
• CV
• Personal letter
• Certificates
• References
• Other relevant documents
Application deadline: December 3, 2025
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