Science Officer ICARS are looking for Science Officer. The position is permanent, full-time and based in Team Human Health in ICARS HQ in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions (ICARS) was established by the Danish government in 2019 with a mission to support the development of evidence-based solutions to mitigate antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) across the human, veterinary and environment sectors taking a One Health approach. ICARS became an independent self-governing institution in November 2021.
While the LMICs are responsible for implementing the solutions, ICARS supports the initiatives through funding, scientific and technical advice as well as proven intervention methods to ensure sustainable, scalable AMR mitigating solutions across the One Health sectors in LMICs.
You will be part of a growing organization that is composed of enthusiastic, international experts that believe in ICARS’ mission and are highly motivated to ensure its success. This position is a unique opportunity to join this mission.
To find out more about ICARS, visit the pages:
www.icars-global.org About the position The Science Officer will - together with the members of the ICARS team – contribute to the development and management of ICARS’ portfolio of projects with Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs).
The Science Officer will contribute to effective scoping of projects, sound project management, including coordination of external consultants, groups and activities, following up on achievements of targets and deliverables, considering behavioural and economic consequences of AMR mitigation, with a primary focus on the human health sector.
Furthermore, the Science Officer will contribute to the dissemination of ICARS’ vision, mission and goals. E.g. by representing ICARS at meetings with multiple stakeholders and contribute to the production of independent evidence synthesis, assessments, and reports in relation to AMR.
Tasks and expectations As a Science Officer you are expected to:
- Develop and advise on innovations and intervention and implementation research (IIR) across all One Health sectors with a focus on human health and Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS)
- Be the primary contact point for LMICs partners in co-development of projects with ICARS and provide input into development and implementation of ICARS supported projects
- Support evidence synthesis, assessments and reports within the AMR area
- Contribute to process development, including the synthesis, analysis and assimilation of data into reports and publications for ICARS
- Contribute to the development of tailored training and educational materials
- Continuously monitor scientific research on AMR-mitigation relevant to ICARS
- Identify and contribute to grant applications for funding
- Represent ICARS at formal project working groups or boards as well as at conferences, workshops and networking events
- Support effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders, researchers and policy makers for efficient AMR mitigation
As Science Officer, you must also be ready to travel as necessary.
Education and professional experience- Advanced degree (Master or equivalency in work experience) in the field of biomedicine, public health or medicine or comparable professional competencies
- Approximately 4-6 years professional experience after graduation in advising and/or developing projects related to AMR mitigation and AMS
- Participated in intervention and implementation research including using advanced research methods
- Experience in project management including planning, resourcing, allocating budget, monitoring and reporting
- Experience in initiating and maintaining partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders
- Experience in cross-sector/One Health research is desirable
- Training in public health or medicine is an advantage
- Demonstrated experience working with or in LMICs
- Excellent command of written and spoken English (English is the ICARS working language)
- Knowledge of Arabic, French or Spanish is considered an advantage
Personal characteristics- Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to successfully manage competing priorities
- Evidence of ability to multi-task and manage a fluctuating and at times heavy workload
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to synthesize information conveying key points clearly and concisely
- Ability to work across global teams
- Strategic thinker with a global perspective
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Responsible and solution-focused
- Strong interpersonal skills
Employment terms The employment terms and conditions will be based on the collective agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the relevant, negotiable trade union. The position is ranked as Special Consultant according to the academic collective agreement. This includes a base salary, supplements depending on qualifications, and a pension scheme.
For non-Danish citizens living outside Denmark, relocation is a requirement. In this case a monthly relocation supplement and a relocation package consisting of a lumpsum and administrative assistance by settling in Denmark is added to your salary.
Please note that your total income including the relocation lumpsum is subject to taxation according to ordinary Danish tax rules and
not under special beneficial tax schemes.
Contacts For further information about the position, please contact Danilo Lo Fo Wong at
dalfw@icars-global.org or +45 21 76 75 80
Application and recruitment process Press “apply for the position” and submit your updated CV and diplomas along with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and motivation for applying.
We expect to conduct interviews end of week 11.
