Substitute Science Manager, Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden MIMS

Umeå universitet, Medicinska fakulteten

Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 37,000 students and about 4,700 employees. The University offers a diversity of high-quality education and world-leading research in several fields. Notably, the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, was made here. At Umeå University, everything is close. Our cohesive campuses make it easy to meet, work together and exchange knowledge, which promotes a dynamic and open culture.

The ongoing societal transformation and large green investments in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, conducting research about – and in the middle of – a society in transition is key. We also take pride in delivering education to enable regions to expand quickly and sustainably. In fact, the future is made here.

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The Faculty of Medicine, which consists of 12 departments, is responsible for biomedical research and courses in the field of nursing and health care and has an extensive research and graduate education in more than 80 subjects.

The Laboratory for Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden is the Swedish node for the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine. Our mission is to promote research excellence in infection medicine and to foster the careers of the next generation of researchers in this field. Through our partnership with the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and a strong network of Nordic partners, we connect Swedish science to an expanding family of European research centres for molecular medicine.
More information about MIMS can be found on our website: www.umu.se/en/mims/

We are looking for a research coordinator in the role of science manager at full-time for a temporary substitute position for 9 months with a starting date in October or by agreement. The position is located at the Department of Molecular Biology, Umeå University.

Job description

As science manager, you will provide strategic and operational management to MIMS. The science manager will work closely with the MIMS director and deputy director in setting and implementing the overall scientific strategy. You will manage external scientific partnerships and oversee internal projects. You will create an environment conducive to new research ideas and collaborations by planning and executing events and workshops for our scientists and their growing network of national and international partners. In these activities, you will be supported by a project coordinator and an event coordinator. You will guide the MIMS management team.

You will be responsible for the coordination of the institute´s Executive and Scientific Advisory Boards and you will oversee communication of our research internally and externally.

You will support and implement research initiatives, including a joint postdoctoral programme of the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine, drive fund raising and manage external reviews and refunding process. You will use your scientific and administrative knowledge to provide a first point of contact for scientific and administrative partners across our network.

Qualifications

To promote cooperation effectively, you will need to be able to communicate with stakeholders, our scientists and research-support staff on equal terms. Thus, you will need a thorough understanding of decision-making processes of stakeholders, the work processes in research but also of related administrative matters.
A PhD in a relevant field is required.
Strong record of success in your own research career (documented by e.g. peer-review publications) and in research management and contributions in implementation of collaborative projects.
At least three years of experience in science management, project coordination, communication, international relations and academic recruitment.
Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English.
Ability to guide a team and delegate tasks to ensure highest work efficiency in a good work environment. Considering the nature of tasks, you should be a person with strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills who sees strategically the overall picture.
You enjoy working as part of a team but also independently.
As a person, you are open-minded, creative, social, flexible, initiative-taking and assertive.

Additional qualifications

Knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written.
Knowledge of the European and Swedish life science community.
Some personal experience in experimental research and a scientific background close to the activities of MIMS is an advantage.

As an employee with us, you contribute to fostering an inclusive culture and a positive work environment. This involves communicating effectively across differences, demonstrating a collaborative spirit and the ability to work well with others. You maintain openness and a welcoming attitude, showing respect, compassion, and empathy. You engage with and support colleagues from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and promote a healthy work-life balance for both yourself and others.

Application

Applications should be made in the e-recruitment system Varbi and be received by 16 July, 2025.

The application must be written in English (preferably) or Swedish and must contain:

A personal cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how you meet the essential and desirable qualifications (maximum two A4 pages).
A CV documenting education and current and previous employment.
Names and email addresses with two to three references.
Other relevant documentation that you wish to include in support of your application.

Contact person: Oliver Billker, oliver.billker@umu.se

We look forward to receive your application!