Science Officer

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 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.