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Do you want to coordinate and support research and innovation on antimicrobial resistance (AMR)? We are now looking for a Research Secretary for the OHAMR Secretariat at the Division for Collaboration. Here, you will work with engaged colleagues who, together within the European Partnership on One Health Antimicrobial Resistance (EUP OHAMR), bring together 53 organizations from 30 countries to coordinate and support research and innovation on antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Role Description and Responsibilities

As a Research Secretary at the OHAMR Secretariat, you are responsible for supporting and coordinating the work of decision-making and advisory groups on research questions and strategic development within the AMR field from a One Health perspective. The role contributes to ensuring that research efforts are relevant, evidence-based, and aligned with national and international goals. You play a key role in establishing and maintaining relationships with existing and new member countries, as well as other external stakeholders. You will both lead and participate in assignments, where you, together with knowledgeable and engaged colleagues, shape the work from assignment description to final reporting. You work both independently and in collaboration with your colleagues.

Your responsibilities include

• serving a coordinating function for research-related issues within the secretariat,
• monitoring research, policy development, and initiatives within AMR and One Health,
• contributing to the development and updating of strategies, action plans, and priorities for strategic development,
• supporting collaboration between member countries, the partnership, and other relevant actors (e.g., governing bodies),
• planning and coordinating meetings and working groups related to research and strategy; documenting meetings and following up on decisions and actions,
• contributing to the planning and implementation of seminars, workshops, and conferences,
• producing materials for reports, publications, and presentations.

Other duties within the agency may also occur.

The OHAMR Secretariat is part of the Division for Collaboration. The secretariat coordinates EUP OHAMR and plays a central role in coordinating and developing European and global cooperation within One Health AMR. The division also includes employees working with European and international research policy, as well as other partnerships within Horizon Europe.

Who are you?

We place great emphasis on your personal qualities. In the role of Research Secretary, you need to have the ability to prioritize, structure, and adapt to changing circumstances. You are proactive and have an unpretentious, solution-focused approach with the organization's needs and results in focus. Furthermore, you have good collaboration skills and are skilled at establishing good relationships, both internally and externally, and you recognize the importance of good communication.

We are looking for someone who has:

• a doctoral degree in medicine and health sciences, natural sciences, or another relevant field
• experience working with research and policy issues
• good habit of planning and organizing your tasks based on organizational needs
• experience in supporting and developing collaboration
• experience in planning and leading seminars, workshops, or conferences
• current experience and familiarity with writing reports, decision support documents, and investigations
• proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written
• good proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

It is meritorious if you have:

• knowledge and experience regarding the research and innovation system within One Health, antibiotic resistance, or other cross-sectoral initiatives
• project management experience
• experience working at a government agency and/or within research-funded activities

Location

Our office is activity-based and located at Hantverkargatan 11 in central Stockholm. If the duties allow, there is an opportunity to work part-time remotely.

Employment Type and Start Date

We offer a fixed-term full-time position for 12 months. We would like you to start as soon as possible, taking into account any notice period.

Are you interested?

If you want to know more about the job, you are welcome to contact

• Viktoria Mattsson, Division Manager, 08-546 443 44
• Abraham Mellkvist-Roos, Acting Unit Manager, 08-546 440 91
• Shahida Syed, Office Manager for OHAMR Secretariat, 076-526 73 94
• Eva Sparreljung, HR Specialist 08-546 440 79
• Bente Ahlström, Saco-S 076-525 76 18
• Nina Glimster, ST 076-526 72 15

How to Apply

Submit your CV and cover letter via our recruitment system by August 3, 2026.

Mark the application with reference number 2.2.1-2026-07926.

About Us

The Swedish Research Council is Sweden's largest state research funding agency. Our work is about giving researchers good conditions to contribute to society with high-quality research. Around 300 people work with us in modern premises in central Stockholm and Gothenburg. We handle applications, evaluate, and follow up on research conditions and communicate about research. The Swedish Research Council also finances, develops, and operates research infrastructure. Our technical operations within two divisions provide Sunet, which delivers a unique data network, an identity infrastructure, as well as secure and stable IT services. This enables national and global collaboration for Swedish research, higher education, and culture in a secure, simple, and accessible way.

Our employee culture is characterized by engagement and care for one another. We have an open collaborative climate and an inclusive culture where we strive for gender balance and value diversity.

Read more about our workplace and meet some of our employees at www.vetenskapsradet.se.