Investigator in Bio-Risks

The Public Health Agency of Sweden is a national knowledge authority working for better public health. The agency does this by developing and supporting society's efforts to promote health, prevent ill health, and protect against health threats. Our vision is a public health that strengthens societal development.

Are you looking for a role where your expertise in microbiology and bio-risks makes a difference? We are seeking a PhD in medicine with a dissertation in microbiology and extensive documented experience in bio-risks. Your work will focus on national and international projects aimed at capacity building in the bio-risk area. Welcome to be part of our team!

What will you work with?

The main tasks of the position include providing expert support in the operational coordination of the agency's safety laboratories. The role also includes contributing knowledge support in internal and external matters related to the management of bio-risks, focusing on national and international projects aimed at capacity building in the field of bio-risks.

In addition to the main tasks, regular duties for investigators at the agency are also included.

Who are we looking for?

Requirements for employment:

• Extensive and well-documented experience in bio-risks.
• PhD with a dissertation in microbiology.
• Documented experience working in international capacity-building projects.
• Documented experience conducting courses and training on bio-risk management in laboratory environments.

In addition, we see these competencies, abilities, and experiences as important for you to thrive with us:

Great emphasis is placed on:

• Personal qualities such as good collaboration skills, responsibility, and attention to detail. You have a holistic perspective and a good approach.
• Experience of laboratory microbiological work in an accredited laboratory.
• Several years of documented experience working in or in connection with safety laboratories at biosafety levels 3 and 4.
• Experience conducting documented risk assessments for pathogens in risk classes 3 and 4.
• Experience working with training and educating staff in connection with microbiological laboratories.
• Experience working in a government agency.

Emphasis is placed on:

• Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

What does the unit do?

The Bio-Preparedness Unit coordinates the department's work with crisis preparedness and civil defense. The unit houses the agency's bio-risk function, which provides internal and external knowledge support in the bio-risk area. The unit is also responsible for coordinating the department's work in global health security.

What is it like to work at the Public Health Agency of Sweden?

We offer developing tasks where you can influence and make a difference. Regardless of what you work with, you contribute to societal benefit. You do this together with engaged and competent colleagues in stimulating collaborations. The Public Health Agency of Sweden is a workplace that strives to provide equal opportunities for all and to be free from discrimination. The agency operates in Solna and Östersund.

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About the Employment

You will be employed as an investigator based at our office in Solna. The position is a temporary appointment at 20 percent of full-time until 2026-12-31. Start date will be as soon as possible by agreement.

As an employee of the Public Health Agency of Sweden, you may be subject to military placement. Certain positions are placed in a security class where Swedish citizenship may be a requirement. A security review will then be conducted in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585).

At the agency, there may be an opportunity to enter into an agreement for remote work of up to 40 percent of your working time.

Are you interested?

If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact unit manager Andreas Bråve, phone 010-205 24 66.

Union representatives are for SACO Pi Zetterquist, phone 010-205 22 95, and for OFR/S Jessika Spångberg, phone 010-205 29 22.

Read more about what it is like to work with us

Application

Welcome with your application for the position of investigator with us!

We have chosen to remove the personal letter from the recruitment process. Instead, you apply with your CV and by answering selection questions. The goal is to create a more inclusive recruitment process. Psychological tests and work samples may be used as part of the recruitment process.

Please upload relevant degree certificates with your application.

Read in the application form how to proceed if you have protected personal information.

Apply by 2025-12-22 via the agency's website.

Employer's diary number: 05098-2025-2.1.1

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