Jr Scientific Expert to ECDC Stockholm

Job description
We are currently looking for a new team member to join our group of interims at ECDC in Stockholm. You will work as a Junior Scientific Expert at the Public Health Functions unit.


Randstad Life Sciences is specialized in competences within Life Science. As a consultant with us, you get a competitive salary, benefits and collective agreements. Your consultant manager is always there for you and ensures that you get varying and developing assignments at different companies, within different industries. At Randstad Life Sciences, your personal development is in focus, and you are offered a large network and many social activities.



Responsibilities
You will mainly be responsible for


providing support to the routine analysis of whole genome-sequencing and typing data
pommunicating and contributing to the interpretation of results from routine analysis to disease experts
communicating with member states experts for provision of data and minor technical issues
providing support to the coordination and administration of ECDC microbiology activites


Working hours
This is a full time assignment that will start as soon as possible and is envisaged for 6 months with possibility of extension thereafter.



Qualifications
These specific competences and experience are required for the current assignment:


experience in management, analysis and interpretation of molecular typing data
very good English language skills
very good MS Office skills
excellent organizational skills and the ability to work under time pressure
excellent team-working skills

For us, it is important that all competence and skills in the labor market are utilized. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity.



Application
Last day for applications is 2020-03-09. 


Please use the Europass CV template along with a motivational letter explaining which job specific expertise and personal characteristics you can bring to the job. Note that selection and interviews will be ongoing. The position may be filled before the last day of application, therefore, apply as soon as possible.


For more information: Lisa Nguy, lisa.nguy@randstad.se, please note that applications sent through email will not be processed due to GDPR.



About the company
ECDC is an EU agency aimed at strengthening Europe's defences against infectious diseases. The core functions cover a wide spectrum of activities: surveillance, epidemic intelligence, response, scientific advice, microbiology, preparedness, public health training, international relations, health communication, and the scientific journal Eurosurveillance.


ECDC disease programmes cover antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections; emerging and vector-borne diseases; food- and waterborne diseases and zoonoses; HIV, sexually transmitted infections and viral hepatitis; influenza and other respiratory viruses; tuberculosis; and vaccine-preventable diseases.