Benefits and housing

As an employee of Södertörn University you can access a number of benefits, such as computer glasses, reimbursement for preventive healthcare, reimbursement for medication, etc.

Medical benefits

You can visit the doctor, occupational health services, outpatient care or maternity clinics (when pregnant and not pregnant, future parent) as well as give blood during paid working hours. This also applies to emergency dental treatment and examinations to which you have been referred by a dentist or a doctor.
You can also receive some remuneration for medical costs and prescribed medicines.

Accommodation for researchers and doctoral students

You can find accommodation in direct vicinity to Södertörn University by visiting the web page Accommodation for researchers and doctoral students External link, opens in new window..

Remote working

If you have tasks that can be conducted remotely, you may be offered remote work. Your line manager assesses the extent to which this is appropriate and which tasks can be conducted remotely.

Leave

You are entitled to take leave for studies or for a trial period at another government employer.

Technical and administrative staff have flexible working hours and the free time given for “bridging days” is worked over the year.

Computer glasses

If you work at a screen for more than one hour each day, you are entitled to an eye examination paid for by the university. If this shows that you need glasses for working at the computer (and you cannot use your ordinary glasses) the university will pay for computer glasses for you.

Prior to your eye examination you need a purchase order that has been approved by your manager. Contact your manager or HR generalist for more information.

Pension

As a government employee, the employer pays money into your occupational pension every month. This is in addition to your public pension from the state.