Do you want to contribute to top-quality medical research?

We are now strengthening KI's research support with a collaboration advisor focused on contract support.

The External Engagement Office (EEO) is a unit within the Department of Research Support and External Relations (FER) at the university's joint operational support. The department consists of about 100 employees and has the overarching mission to provide strategic and operational support to KI's management, faculty board, committees, and other governing bodies in matters concerning research, infrastructure, internationalization, and external funding.

The department is also responsible for direct support to KI's researchers in internal/external funding, industry collaboration, donations, ethics applications, clinical studies, data management, research documentation, compliance for EU and NIH projects, and the management of various systems related to the implementation of the research process. The department is divided into 6 units: External Engagement Office (EEO), Grants Office (GO), Compliance & Data Office (CDO), Faculty Office Research (FF), International Office (IK), and Development Office (DO).

Your role

We are looking for an engaged employee for EEO who will guide and support researchers at Karolinska Institutet (KI) in their collaborations with industry and other external partners. An important part of the job is to support researchers in both assignments and collaborative research, where different conditions apply. You will help researchers navigate and establish successful collaborations that follow ethical guidelines and best practices.

The work primarily consists of conducting risk assessments, assisting in the planning and setup of collaborations, and participating in negotiations. An important part of this work is to help KI's researchers choose the right form and structure for collaboration and to ensure that rules and principles for good research practice are followed.

Who are you?

We are looking for a person with a relevant academic degree in life sciences, engineering, or law, as well as several years of experience working with research collaboration issues within the higher education sector.

You should have:

• Practical experience in designing various forms of collaboration between universities and external partners.
• A good understanding of the rules, regulations, and documents that govern operations at a Swedish higher education institution.
• A good understanding of the legal conditions for different forms of collaboration, their financial frameworks, and funding principles.
• Excellent language skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• A good understanding of research-related issues regulated in collaboration agreements, such as the teacher exemption, publications, and confidentiality.
• Documented experience in project management, coordination, and organization, as well as a structured working method.

Personal qualities

We place great emphasis on your personal qualities and social skills. We are looking for someone who:

• Is outgoing with high social competence.
• Is service-oriented, clear, and proactive.
• Has collaborative skills and actively wants to contribute to good relationships with colleagues and researchers.
• Is unpretentious and results-oriented.
• Independently seeks out necessary information and takes responsibility for tasks.
• Is structured, systematic, and meticulous with good prioritization skills.

What do we offer?

A creative, international, and inspiring environment filled with competence and curiosity. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. Our vision is to drive the development of knowledge about life and promote better health for all. Here we conduct successful medical research and have the largest range of medical education in Sweden. As a university, Karolinska Institutet is a government authority. This means you receive good benefits through our collective agreement. Employees at KI are also offered the opportunity for a flexible working method. This means that if the operation you work in allows it, you can work part of your working time remotely. You also have free access to our modern wellness facilities where trained staff are available.

Location: Solna

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Application

Warm welcome with your application.

Applications should be made via the recruitment system Varbi. In this recruitment, you apply with your CV without a cover letter. In the application form, you will instead answer a few questions about why you are applying for the job.

For permanent employment, Karolinska Institutet applies a 6-month probationary period.

Do you want to make a difference – and contribute to better health for all? Apply for a job with us.