Research Secretary at Forte

Forte, the Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare, is a government agency under the Ministry of Social Affairs. Currently, about 38 employees work at Forte, and we are located in modern premises on Magnus Ladulåsgatan in Stockholm.

Forte's mission is to initiate, finance, and communicate research in health, working life, and welfare. Our vision is that the research supported by Forte today lays the scientific foundation for tomorrow's more equal and socially sustainable society.

Every year, Forte allocates funds for both basic and needs-driven research. This includes everything from individual project grants to investments aimed at building world-class research environments. Forte also actively works to stimulate research collaborations across borders, both within the EU and globally.

Forte's mission also includes identifying areas where more research is needed and initiating research that can meet knowledge needs. We map the knowledge landscape within Forte's areas through evaluations, knowledge reviews, and continuous dialogue with researchers and other societal actors.

Forte is also responsible for communicating research and research results. For example, we organize seminars and conferences where researchers, decision-makers, and other actors can meet and exchange knowledge. We promote and initiate scientific publishing, knowledge dissemination, and dialogue about the research we finance. In this way, Forte aims to ensure that research results are utilized and benefit society.

In addition to secure employment conditions, Forte offers flexible working hours, the possibility of some remote work, and benefits such as wellness grants.

Description

We are now looking for a research secretary for the Research Department.

The department is responsible for the announcement and preparation of research applications as well as analyses and evaluations of Forte-funded research. Other important tasks for the department include promoting the utilization of knowledge and research results and participating in national and international collaboration regarding Forte's areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities

The role of the research secretary involves planning and leading the work with announcements and preparation of research applications in collaboration with external experts. The work also includes working with national research programs or other long-term strategic research initiatives, particularly within Forte's new research program on the conditions for the upbringing and health development of children and youth. You will represent and advocate for Forte's and Sweden's interests in international collaborations and work with announcements at the European and global level. You are responsible for contributing to the development of quality and efficiency in our work processes and also for contributing to the management and development of our support systems. The position also includes planning and leading analysis and evaluation projects. In the role of research secretary, you will monitor developments in knowledge within Forte's areas of responsibility: health, working life, and welfare, and contribute to Forte's research communication.

Qualifications

You should have:

• A master's degree or equivalent in one of Forte's areas of responsibility or another degree deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Experience in preparation work at a research funder
• Experience working in the announcement and case management system Prisma or similar systems
• A high ability to express yourself well in spoken and written English and Swedish

It is meritorious if you have:

• A doctoral degree - licentiate or doctorate
• Experience in investigative work within public administration or equivalent, preferably within one of Forte's areas of responsibility
• Experience working in one of Forte's areas of responsibility, especially in the field of children and youth
• Knowledge and experience of international collaborations and announcements, for example within Horizon Europe
• Experience in project management, including budget, time, and resource planning
• Experience in organizational development

Personal Qualities

• You are good at collaborating, communicating, and building networks
• You are proactive and flexible
• You are used to working towards deadlines with parallel projects
• You are analytical and quality-conscious
• You have a service-oriented mindset

Other Information

Forte offers a workplace characterized by striving to be free from discrimination and providing equal opportunities for all.

Conditions

More about the position

• Start date: by agreement
• Extent: 100%

Employment form

Permanent. Forte applies a probationary period of 6 months.

Application

Applications are made through the recruitment tool Varbi.

Apply by: March 11, 2026.

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