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Analytiker med inriktning mot totalförsvar och civil-militär samverkan till enheten för Totalförsvarskoncept

Lockas du av att arbeta med komplexa frågor som bidrar till totalförsvarets utveckling? Har du erfarenhet av analysarbete och tycker om att arbeta med ett vetenskapligt förhållningssätt som stöd för beslut? Då kanske du är den vi söker!

Om tjänsten

Som analytiker vid FOI arbetar du med olika frågeställningar i syfte att utarbeta besluts- och kunskapsunderlag som kan bidra till ökad kvalitet och effektivitet inom civilt och militärt försvar. Arbetsuppgifterna består i analys och metodutveckling där vi hjälper våra uppdragsgivare med analytiskt stöd, vetenskaplig metod och med tvärvetenskapliga angreppsätt. Tjänsten kan också innebära att du leder uppdrag och bidrar till att driva vår tillväxt. Arbetet bedrivs oftast i projektform, och du utför analyser både självständigt och tillsammans med uppdragsgivare och kollegor. Uppgifterna kan ha såväl långsiktigt fokus som arbete med korta tidsförhållanden. Du kan även periodvis arbeta i rollen som operationsanalytiker eller direktstöd hos uppdragsgivare där du sitter utplacerad hos uppdragsgivaren, exempelvis vid Regeringskansliet, Myndigheten för civilt försvar eller Försvarsmakten.

Om enheten

På enheten Totalförsvarskoncept bedrivs analyser, forskning och metodutveckling inom hela totalförsvaret, med tyngdpunkt på civilt försvar, inklusive det civila försvarets stöd till det militära försvaret. Enheten ingår i verksamhetsområdet civilt försvar på avdelningen Försvarsanalys. Tillsammans utgör våra medarbetare på avdelningen en unik analysorganisation med en stor bredd av erfarenheter och akademiska discipliner. Avdelningen kännetecknas av vår förmåga att kombinera analyser och forskning för att tvärvetenskapligt identifiera, beskriva och lösa komplexa problem. Många av våra analytiker arbetar integrerat hos våra uppdragsgivare för att direkt stödja olika utrednings- och planeringsarbeten. Våra främsta uppdragsgivare är Försvarsdepartementet, Försvarsmakten och Myndigheten för civilt försvar. Vi bidrar till bättre ömsesidig förståelse mellan totalförsvarets aktörer och till att förstärka samhällets möjligheter att möta framtida utmaningar. Läs gärna mer om vad vi gör: Försvarsanalys.

Har du den kompetensprofil vi behöver?

Krav

Vi söker dig som har;

• akademisk utbildning på master- eller magisternivå inom samhällsvetenskap, humaniora eller naturvetenskap, alternativt har motsvarande kompetens förvärvad på annat sätt såsom officer inom Försvarsmakten eller liknande,
• minst 3 års erfarenhet av analysarbete eller utredningar av relevans för vår verksamhet,
• goda kunskaper om kvalitativa och/eller kvantitativa analytiska metoder,
• goda kunskaper i svenska och engelska såväl i tal som i skrift.

För att trivas och lyckas i rollen samarbetar du bra med såväl kollegor som uppdragsgivare och andra intressenter. Samtidigt är du självgående, flexibel, tar ansvar för din uppgift samt strukturerar och driver självständigt dina processer vidare. Du har mycket god problemlösande analysförmåga som gör att du kan hantera och analysera komplexa problem. Vidare har du hög integritet, god personlig mognad och en förmåga att anpassa ditt förhållningssätt till situationen. Vi lägger stor vikt vid dina personliga egenskaper.

Meriterande

Det är meriterande om du har;

• kunskap och erfarenhet av totalförsvar och/eller civilt eller militärt försvar,
• har arbetat i och/eller ansvarat för större projekt,
• erfarenhet av arbete vid statlig myndighet, kommun eller region.

Vad erbjuder vi dig?

Totalförsvarets forskningsinstitut (FOI) är en statlig myndighet som bedriver världsledande forskning inom försvar och säkerhet till stöd för Sveriges militära och civila försvar. Vi erbjuder en unik arbetsplats där du får möjlighet att arbeta med det som är viktigt för totalförsvaret och hela samhället. Forskningen tillämpas både inom försvarsmyndigheter och hos civila aktörer och spelar en avgörande roll i att bygga en relevant och effektiv försvarsförmåga.

Vi arbetar medvetet för en god arbetsmiljö med en bra balans mellan arbete och privatliv. Utöver detta erbjuder vi en rad förmåner. Läs mer om hur det är att jobba hos oss: https://www.foi.se/jobba-hos-oss.html

Tjänsten är en tillsvidareanställning som kan komma att inledas med sex månaders provanställning.

Arbetsprov kan komma att tillämpas i urvalsprocessen.

Vill du vara med och söka svaren för en säkrare värld?

Välkommen med din ansökan i form av CV och personligt brev via ansökningsknappen senast den 24 augusti 2026!

För mer information om tjänsten är du välkommen att kontakta enhetschef Charlotte Koutras. Fackliga företrädare är David Sundell (Saco-S) och Lisa Bergsten (OFR/S – ST). Samtliga nås på 08-555 030 00.

Då anställningen är placerad i säkerhetsklass krävs svenskt medborgarskap. Säkerhetsprövning med registerkontroll kommer att genomföras före anställning enligt säkerhetsskyddslagen (2018:585). Inför säkerhetsprövning efterfrågas vidimerade kopior på de utbildningar och tjänstgöringsintyg som är relevanta för tjänsten.

Då vi är en myndighet betraktas inlämnade ansökningshandlingar som allmän handling och kan på begäran lämnas ut till utomstående enligt offentlighets- och sekretesslagen.

Erbjudanden från rekryteringsföretag undanbedes.

Analytiker med inriktning mot totalförsvar och civil-militär samverkan till enheten för Totalförsvarskoncept

Lockas du av att arbeta med komplexa frågor som bidrar till totalförsvarets utveckling? Har du erfarenhet av analysarbete och tycker om att arbeta med ett vetenskapligt förhållningssätt som stöd för beslut? Då kanske du är den vi söker!

Om tjänsten

Som analytiker vid FOI arbetar du med olika frågeställningar i syfte att utarbeta besluts- och kunskapsunderlag som kan bidra till ökad kvalitet och effektivitet inom civilt och militärt försvar. Arbetsuppgifterna består i analys och metodutveckling där vi hjälper våra uppdragsgivare med analytiskt stöd, vetenskaplig metod och med tvärvetenskapliga angreppsätt. Tjänsten kan också innebära att du leder uppdrag och bidrar till att driva vår tillväxt. Arbetet bedrivs oftast i projektform, och du utför analyser både självständigt och tillsammans med uppdragsgivare och kollegor. Uppgifterna kan ha såväl långsiktigt fokus som arbete med korta tidsförhållanden. Du kan även periodvis arbeta i rollen som operationsanalytiker eller direktstöd hos uppdragsgivare där du sitter utplacerad hos uppdragsgivaren, exempelvis vid Regeringskansliet, Myndigheten för civilt försvar eller Försvarsmakten.

Om enheten

På enheten Totalförsvarskoncept bedrivs analyser, forskning och metodutveckling inom hela totalförsvaret, med tyngdpunkt på civilt försvar, inklusive det civila försvarets stöd till det militära försvaret. Enheten ingår i verksamhetsområdet civilt försvar på avdelningen Försvarsanalys. Tillsammans utgör våra medarbetare på avdelningen en unik analysorganisation med en stor bredd av erfarenheter och akademiska discipliner. Avdelningen kännetecknas av vår förmåga att kombinera analyser och forskning för att tvärvetenskapligt identifiera, beskriva och lösa komplexa problem. Många av våra analytiker arbetar integrerat hos våra uppdragsgivare för att direkt stödja olika utrednings- och planeringsarbeten. Våra främsta uppdragsgivare är Försvarsdepartementet, Försvarsmakten och Myndigheten för civilt försvar. Vi bidrar till bättre ömsesidig förståelse mellan totalförsvarets aktörer och till att förstärka samhällets möjligheter att möta framtida utmaningar. Läs gärna mer om vad vi gör: Försvarsanalys.

Har du den kompetensprofil vi behöver?

Krav

Vi söker dig som har;

• akademisk utbildning på master- eller magisternivå inom samhällsvetenskap, humaniora eller naturvetenskap, alternativt har motsvarande kompetens förvärvad på annat sätt såsom officer inom Försvarsmakten eller liknande,
• minst 3 års erfarenhet av analysarbete eller utredningar av relevans för vår verksamhet,
• goda kunskaper om kvalitativa och/eller kvantitativa analytiska metoder,
• goda kunskaper i svenska och engelska såväl i tal som i skrift.

För att trivas och lyckas i rollen samarbetar du bra med såväl kollegor som uppdragsgivare och andra intressenter. Samtidigt är du självgående, flexibel, tar ansvar för din uppgift samt strukturerar och driver självständigt dina processer vidare. Du har mycket god problemlösande analysförmåga som gör att du kan hantera och analysera komplexa problem. Vidare har du hög integritet, god personlig mognad och en förmåga att anpassa ditt förhållningssätt till situationen. Vi lägger stor vikt vid dina personliga egenskaper.

Meriterande

Det är meriterande om du har;

• kunskap och erfarenhet av totalförsvar och/eller civilt eller militärt försvar,
• har arbetat i och/eller ansvarat för större projekt,
• erfarenhet av arbete vid statlig myndighet, kommun eller region.

Vad erbjuder vi dig?

Totalförsvarets forskningsinstitut (FOI) är en statlig myndighet som bedriver världsledande forskning inom försvar och säkerhet till stöd för Sveriges militära och civila försvar. Vi erbjuder en unik arbetsplats där du får möjlighet att arbeta med det som är viktigt för totalförsvaret och hela samhället. Forskningen tillämpas både inom försvarsmyndigheter och hos civila aktörer och spelar en avgörande roll i att bygga en relevant och effektiv försvarsförmåga.

Vi arbetar medvetet för en god arbetsmiljö med en bra balans mellan arbete och privatliv. Utöver detta erbjuder vi en rad förmåner. Läs mer om hur det är att jobba hos oss: https://www.foi.se/jobba-hos-oss.html

Tjänsten är en tillsvidareanställning som kan komma att inledas med sex månaders provanställning.

Arbetsprov kan komma att tillämpas i urvalsprocessen.

Vill du vara med och söka svaren för en säkrare värld?

Välkommen med din ansökan i form av CV och personligt brev via ansökningsknappen senast den 24 augusti 2026!

För mer information om tjänsten är du välkommen att kontakta enhetschef Charlotte Koutras. Fackliga företrädare är David Sundell (Saco-S) och Lisa Bergsten (OFR/S – ST). Samtliga nås på 08-555 030 00.

Då anställningen är placerad i säkerhetsklass krävs svenskt medborgarskap. Säkerhetsprövning med registerkontroll kommer att genomföras före anställning enligt säkerhetsskyddslagen (2018:585). Inför säkerhetsprövning efterfrågas vidimerade kopior på de utbildningar och tjänstgöringsintyg som är relevanta för tjänsten.

Då vi är en myndighet betraktas inlämnade ansökningshandlingar som allmän handling och kan på begäran lämnas ut till utomstående enligt offentlighets- och sekretesslagen.

Erbjudanden från rekryteringsföretag undanbedes.

Vi söker en stiftsteolog som med stort engagemang kan driva och utveckla teologi och församlingsliv i Härnösands stift, och bidra till teologisk fördjupning och utveckling i stiftets församlingar.

På stiftskansliet arbetar vi för församlingarnas bästa. Vi skapar ändamålsenliga och hållbara förutsättningar att vara kyrka i dag, samtidigt som vi rustar för den kyrka vi vill se i framtiden.

Hos oss arbetar ca 50 medarbetare. Tjänsten som stiftsteolog är placerad på enheten Tro och liv vars idag 13 medarbetare har olika roller inom främjandet av gudstjänst, undervisning, diakoni och mission. Det handlar om områden som rekrytering, gudstjänstutveckling, kyrkomusik, dop och konfirmation, samiskt kyrkoliv, pilgrim, institutionssjälavård, själavård, Svenska kyrkans unga och idealitet.  

Arbetsuppgifter

Som stiftsteolog får du arbeta med teologisk reflektion, både i relation till församlingslivet och i dialog med omvärlden. Pilgrimsteologi, klimatteologi, samiskt kyrkoliv, andlig fördjupning och teologi kring kallelsen i kyrka och i församling är prioriterade områden. I tjänsten ingår även att följa teologisk forskning.

I arbetet ingår att:

inspirera till teologiska samtal i olika sammanhang bistå stiftets församlingar och pastorat i deras teologiska reflektion vara ett stöd för biskopen i stiftets teologiska arbete arbeta med exempelvis remisser i lärofrågor finnas med i olika arbetsgrupper och vid arrangemang som stiftet anordnar.

I tjänsten ingår möjlighet till 20 procent teologisk forskning för Härnösands stift.

Kvalifikationer

Vi söker dig som på ett engagerat sätt har förmågan att väcka intresse för och sprida kunskap i teologiska frågor. Vidare har du förmågan att planera, organisera och prioritera arbetet på ett effektivt sätt och tar ansvar för din uppgift. Du trivs av att arbeta mot uppsatta mål och fokusera på resultat. Som person är du uthållig och kan arbeta på tills resultat uppnås. Du är en skicklig pedagog när det kommer till att förmedla kunskap. Vi fäster stor vikt vid personlig lämplighet.

Krav

• Du har disputerat i ett för tjänsten lämpligt ämne.
• Erfarenhet av relevant forskning.
• Mycket goda kunskaper i svenska språket, i både tal och skrift.

Du är lojal med Svenska kyrkans värderingar och för tjänsten krävs medlemskap i Svenska kyrkan.

Vi vill att du identifierar dig med kansliets kärnvärden:

Integritet – Vi är objektiva, sakliga och konsekventa

Engagemang – Vi är intresserade, nyfikna och stödjande

Lärande – Vi är öppna, utvecklande och ansvarstagande

Arbetstider/tjänsteställe:

Tjänsten är en tillsvidareanställning på heltid med placering på stiftskansliet i Härnösand eller vid arbetsplats i Östersund. Huvudsaklig arbetstid är dagtid, måndag till fredag med möjlighet till distansarbete upp till två dagar i veckan. Resor i tjänsten kan förekomma, ibland med övernattning. Anställningsstart enligt överenskommelse.

Härnösands stift erbjuder

Vi erbjuder dig en trivsam miljö centralt i Härnösand, stimulerande arbetsuppgifter, kompetenta kollegor och flexibla arbetstider. Vi har lokalt kollektivavtal om årsarbetstid samt tillämpar halvdag före röd dag och ledighet vid klämdagar. Vi månar om din professionella utveckling och uppmuntrar olika slags kompetensutveckling. Som anställd inom Svenska kyrkan får du tjänstepension.

Vi erbjuder även förmåner som årlig friskvårdsersättning, en timmes friskvård i veckan och tillgång till företagshälsovård.

Kontaktpersoner

Mer information om tjänsten lämnas av enhetschef Göran Lundstedt tel: 0611-254 14 alternativt e-post: goran.s.lundstedt@svenskakyrkan.se. Göran finns tillgänglig för frågor om tjänsten, förutom under veckorna 27-31.

Härnösands stift är en del av Svenska kyrkan med uppdrag att främja och ha tillsyn över församlingslivet. Stiftet omfattar 100 församlingar i landskapen Jämtland, Härjedalen, Medelpad och Ångermanland. Stiftsorganisationen, med kansli i Härnösand, har cirka 50 medarbetare med en rad olika yrkeskompetenser.

Help shape the future of pharmacovigilance science

Use your expertise in epidemiology to promote the safer use of medicines and vaccines worldwide. UMC is looking for a Senior Epidemiologist to join our Pharmacovigilance Science section and strengthen our research into medicines safety using global safety and healthcare data.

Since 1978, Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) has been dedicated to developing, supporting, and expanding the field of pharmacovigilance science and practice. 

As a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre, we support work around the world to examine the potential adverse effects of medicines and vaccines and contribute to safer, more informed care of patients. 

We are a diverse, international group of pharmacists, physicians, data scientists, system developers, communicators, and many other professionals motivated by a deep belief that the work we do matters.

About the role

As a Senior Epidemiologist, you will contribute epidemiologicalexpertiseto our research and scientific development activities. Working at the intersection of epidemiology, pharmacovigilance, and real-world data, and with VigiBase, the WHO global database of adverse event reports, as well as other healthcare databases and registries, you will design, conduct, and interpret studies that strengthen our understanding of medicine safety and support evidence-based decision-making.

This is a hands-on role spanning the full research process, from study design and data management to statistical programming, analysis, and scientific reporting. Working closely with colleagues across disciplines, you will help generate evidence that advances the science and practice of pharmacovigilance.

You will join an international research environment dedicated to advancing the science of pharmacovigilance and improving the safer use of medicines globally.

What you will do

• Lead and contribute to research aimed at improving the understanding and use of VigiBase, the WHO global database of adverse event reports, other healthcare databases, and health registries.
• Design epidemiological studies andprovidemethodological advice on study design and analytical approaches.
• Write,maintain, and review analytical code for the management and analysis of complex real-world data.
• Support signal management activities through data extraction, analysis, interpretation, and investigation of potential safety issues.
• Collaborate on multidisciplinary research projects using adverse event reporting and healthcare data.
• Contribute scientificexpertiseto research and methodological development in pharmacovigilance.
• Work closely with colleagues across Research, Signal Management, and other teams throughout the organisation.

Who you are

• You havea strong foundationin epidemiological methods and enjoy working with complex real-world data.
• You are equally comfortable discussing study design with colleagues and writing the code needed to implement it.
• You combine scientificrigourwith practical judgement and enjoy collaborating across disciplines to deliver impactful research.
• You thrive in a collaborative, learning-oriented environment.
• You take responsibility for your work and shared team outcomes, are comfortable with uncertainty and complexity, and remain focused when managing multiple priorities.
• You value openness, learning, and different perspectives, and contribute to an environment of trust and psychological safety.

Required

• An MSc or higher in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, medicine, or a closely related field.
• At least two years' experience conducting observational epidemiological studies using complex real-world data, preferably including Swedish register data and/or individual case safety report data.
• Strongexpertisein causal inference, including identifying sources of bias and applyingappropriate analyticalmethods.
• A demonstrated record of scientific output, such as peer-reviewed publications or technical reports.
• Experienceprovidingmethodological guidance on study design, execution, and interpretation.
• Demonstrated experience programming and conducting epidemiological analyses using R and/or SQL (or another statistical programming language).
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Desired qualifications

• A PhD in epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, public health, biostatistics, ora relateddiscipline.
• Experience in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, regulatory science, or post-marketing surveillance.
• Experience using Git for collaborative code management.
• Experience collaborating with international stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring junior scientists or contributing to scientific capacity building.

Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) is an independent, self-funded, non-profit foundation established in 1978 dedicated to safer use of medicines and vaccines. Through an agreement between the Government of Sweden and the World Health Organization (WHO), UMC operates the Programme for International Drug Monitoring, supporting over 180 member countries and regions in strengthening safety surveillance, and maintains VigiBase, the WHO global database of adverse event reports. In addition, UMC provides international standards and related digital solutions for secure exchange of pharmacovigilance data, including a global medicine and vaccine terminology for identification of medicinal products. With around 200 staff, UMC advances the science of pharmacovigilance and transforms its practice through technological innovation.

UMC’s working language is English. We normally apply a probationary period to new appointments.

If you have any questions regarding this position please contact the responsible manager. You will find the contact details at the end of this page.

UMC follows the collective agreements between the Swedish Agency for Government Employers and Saco-S and ST. Union representatives are Malin Zaar (Saco-S) and Jessica Avasol (ST), +46 (0)18-65 60 60.

Help shape the future of pharmacovigilance science

Use your expertise in epidemiology to promote the safer use of medicines and vaccines worldwide. UMC is looking for a Senior Epidemiologist to join our Pharmacovigilance Science section and strengthen our research into medicines safety using global safety and healthcare data.

Since 1978, Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) has been dedicated to developing, supporting, and expanding the field of pharmacovigilance science and practice. 

As a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre, we support work around the world to examine the potential adverse effects of medicines and vaccines and contribute to safer, more informed care of patients. 

We are a diverse, international group of pharmacists, physicians, data scientists, system developers, communicators, and many other professionals motivated by a deep belief that the work we do matters.

About the role

As a Senior Epidemiologist, you will contribute epidemiologicalexpertiseto our research and scientific development activities. Working at the intersection of epidemiology, pharmacovigilance, and real-world data, and with VigiBase, the WHO global database of adverse event reports, as well as other healthcare databases and registries, you will design, conduct, and interpret studies that strengthen our understanding of medicine safety and support evidence-based decision-making.

This is a hands-on role spanning the full research process, from study design and data management to statistical programming, analysis, and scientific reporting. Working closely with colleagues across disciplines, you will help generate evidence that advances the science and practice of pharmacovigilance.

You will join an international research environment dedicated to advancing the science of pharmacovigilance and improving the safer use of medicines globally.

What you will do

• Lead and contribute to research aimed at improving the understanding and use of VigiBase, the WHO global database of adverse event reports, other healthcare databases, and health registries.
• Design epidemiological studies andprovidemethodological advice on study design and analytical approaches.
• Write,maintain, and review analytical code for the management and analysis of complex real-world data.
• Support signal management activities through data extraction, analysis, interpretation, and investigation of potential safety issues.
• Collaborate on multidisciplinary research projects using adverse event reporting and healthcare data.
• Contribute scientificexpertiseto research and methodological development in pharmacovigilance.
• Work closely with colleagues across Research, Signal Management, and other teams throughout the organisation.

Who you are

• You havea strong foundationin epidemiological methods and enjoy working with complex real-world data.
• You are equally comfortable discussing study design with colleagues and writing the code needed to implement it.
• You combine scientificrigourwith practical judgement and enjoy collaborating across disciplines to deliver impactful research.
• You thrive in a collaborative, learning-oriented environment.
• You take responsibility for your work and shared team outcomes, are comfortable with uncertainty and complexity, and remain focused when managing multiple priorities.
• You value openness, learning, and different perspectives, and contribute to an environment of trust and psychological safety.

Required

• An MSc or higher in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, medicine, or a closely related field.
• At least two years' experience conducting observational epidemiological studies using complex real-world data, preferably including Swedish register data and/or individual case safety report data.
• Strongexpertisein causal inference, including identifying sources of bias and applyingappropriate analyticalmethods.
• A demonstrated record of scientific output, such as peer-reviewed publications or technical reports.
• Experienceprovidingmethodological guidance on study design, execution, and interpretation.
• Demonstrated experience programming and conducting epidemiological analyses using R and/or SQL (or another statistical programming language).
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Desired qualifications

• A PhD in epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, public health, biostatistics, ora relateddiscipline.
• Experience in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, regulatory science, or post-marketing surveillance.
• Experience using Git for collaborative code management.
• Experience collaborating with international stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring junior scientists or contributing to scientific capacity building.

Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) is an independent, self-funded, non-profit foundation established in 1978 dedicated to safer use of medicines and vaccines. Through an agreement between the Government of Sweden and the World Health Organization (WHO), UMC operates the Programme for International Drug Monitoring, supporting over 180 member countries and regions in strengthening safety surveillance, and maintains VigiBase, the WHO global database of adverse event reports. In addition, UMC provides international standards and related digital solutions for secure exchange of pharmacovigilance data, including a global medicine and vaccine terminology for identification of medicinal products. With around 200 staff, UMC advances the science of pharmacovigilance and transforms its practice through technological innovation.

UMC’s working language is English. We normally apply a probationary period to new appointments.

If you have any questions regarding this position please contact the responsible manager. You will find the contact details at the end of this page.

UMC follows the collective agreements between the Swedish Agency for Government Employers and Saco-S and ST. Union representatives are Malin Zaar (Saco-S) and Jessica Avasol (ST), +46 (0)18-65 60 60.

Help shape the future of pharmacovigilance science

Use your expertise in epidemiology to promote the safer use of medicines and vaccines worldwide. UMC is looking for a Senior Epidemiologist to join our Pharmacovigilance Science section and strengthen our research into medicines safety using global safety and healthcare data.

Since 1978, Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) has been dedicated to developing, supporting, and expanding the field of pharmacovigilance science and practice. 

As a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre, we support work around the world to examine the potential adverse effects of medicines and vaccines and contribute to safer, more informed care of patients. 

We are a diverse, international group of pharmacists, physicians, data scientists, system developers, communicators, and many other professionals motivated by a deep belief that the work we do matters.

About the role

As a Senior Epidemiologist, you will contribute epidemiologicalexpertiseto our research and scientific development activities. Working at the intersection of epidemiology, pharmacovigilance, and real-world data, and with VigiBase, the WHO global database of adverse event reports, as well as other healthcare databases and registries, you will design, conduct, and interpret studies that strengthen our understanding of medicine safety and support evidence-based decision-making.

This is a hands-on role spanning the full research process, from study design and data management to statistical programming, analysis, and scientific reporting. Working closely with colleagues across disciplines, you will help generate evidence that advances the science and practice of pharmacovigilance.

You will join an international research environment dedicated to advancing the science of pharmacovigilance and improving the safer use of medicines globally.

What you will do

• Lead and contribute to research aimed at improving the understanding and use of VigiBase, the WHO global database of adverse event reports, other healthcare databases, and health registries.
• Design epidemiological studies andprovidemethodological advice on study design and analytical approaches.
• Write,maintain, and review analytical code for the management and analysis of complex real-world data.
• Support signal management activities through data extraction, analysis, interpretation, and investigation of potential safety issues.
• Collaborate on multidisciplinary research projects using adverse event reporting and healthcare data.
• Contribute scientificexpertiseto research and methodological development in pharmacovigilance.
• Work closely with colleagues across Research, Signal Management, and other teams throughout the organisation.

Who you are

• You havea strong foundationin epidemiological methods and enjoy working with complex real-world data.
• You are equally comfortable discussing study design with colleagues and writing the code needed to implement it.
• You combine scientificrigourwith practical judgement and enjoy collaborating across disciplines to deliver impactful research.
• You thrive in a collaborative, learning-oriented environment.
• You take responsibility for your work and shared team outcomes, are comfortable with uncertainty and complexity, and remain focused when managing multiple priorities.
• You value openness, learning, and different perspectives, and contribute to an environment of trust and psychological safety.

Required

• An MSc or higher in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, medicine, or a closely related field.
• At least two years' experience conducting observational epidemiological studies using complex real-world data, preferably including Swedish register data and/or individual case safety report data.
• Strongexpertisein causal inference, including identifying sources of bias and applyingappropriate analyticalmethods.
• A demonstrated record of scientific output, such as peer-reviewed publications or technical reports.
• Experienceprovidingmethodological guidance on study design, execution, and interpretation.
• Demonstrated experience programming and conducting epidemiological analyses using R and/or SQL (or another statistical programming language).
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Desired qualifications

• A PhD in epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, public health, biostatistics, ora relateddiscipline.
• Experience in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, regulatory science, or post-marketing surveillance.
• Experience using Git for collaborative code management.
• Experience collaborating with international stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring junior scientists or contributing to scientific capacity building.

Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) is an independent, self-funded, non-profit foundation established in 1978 dedicated to safer use of medicines and vaccines. Through an agreement between the Government of Sweden and the World Health Organization (WHO), UMC operates the Programme for International Drug Monitoring, supporting over 180 member countries and regions in strengthening safety surveillance, and maintains VigiBase, the WHO global database of adverse event reports. In addition, UMC provides international standards and related digital solutions for secure exchange of pharmacovigilance data, including a global medicine and vaccine terminology for identification of medicinal products. With around 200 staff, UMC advances the science of pharmacovigilance and transforms its practice through technological innovation.

UMC’s working language is English. We normally apply a probationary period to new appointments.

If you have any questions regarding this position please contact the responsible manager. You will find the contact details at the end of this page.

UMC follows the collective agreements between the Swedish Agency for Government Employers and Saco-S and ST. Union representatives are Malin Zaar (Saco-S) and Jessica Avasol (ST), +46 (0)18-65 60 60.

Help shape the future of pharmacovigilance science

Use your expertise in epidemiology to promote the safer use of medicines and vaccines worldwide. UMC is looking for a Senior Epidemiologist to join our Pharmacovigilance Science section and strengthen our research into medicines safety using global safety and healthcare data.

Since 1978, Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) has been dedicated to developing, supporting, and expanding the field of pharmacovigilance science and practice. 

As a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre, we support work around the world to examine the potential adverse effects of medicines and vaccines and contribute to safer, more informed care of patients. 

We are a diverse, international group of pharmacists, physicians, data scientists, system developers, communicators, and many other professionals motivated by a deep belief that the work we do matters.

About the role

As a Senior Epidemiologist, you will contribute epidemiologicalexpertiseto our research and scientific development activities. Working at the intersection of epidemiology, pharmacovigilance, and real-world data, and with VigiBase, the WHO global database of adverse event reports, as well as other healthcare databases and registries, you will design, conduct, and interpret studies that strengthen our understanding of medicine safety and support evidence-based decision-making.

This is a hands-on role spanning the full research process, from study design and data management to statistical programming, analysis, and scientific reporting. Working closely with colleagues across disciplines, you will help generate evidence that advances the science and practice of pharmacovigilance.

You will join an international research environment dedicated to advancing the science of pharmacovigilance and improving the safer use of medicines globally.

What you will do

• Lead and contribute to research aimed at improving the understanding and use of VigiBase, the WHO global database of adverse event reports, other healthcare databases, and health registries.
• Design epidemiological studies andprovidemethodological advice on study design and analytical approaches.
• Write,maintain, and review analytical code for the management and analysis of complex real-world data.
• Support signal management activities through data extraction, analysis, interpretation, and investigation of potential safety issues.
• Collaborate on multidisciplinary research projects using adverse event reporting and healthcare data.
• Contribute scientificexpertiseto research and methodological development in pharmacovigilance.
• Work closely with colleagues across Research, Signal Management, and other teams throughout the organisation.

Who you are

• You havea strong foundationin epidemiological methods and enjoy working with complex real-world data.
• You are equally comfortable discussing study design with colleagues and writing the code needed to implement it.
• You combine scientificrigourwith practical judgement and enjoy collaborating across disciplines to deliver impactful research.
• You thrive in a collaborative, learning-oriented environment.
• You take responsibility for your work and shared team outcomes, are comfortable with uncertainty and complexity, and remain focused when managing multiple priorities.
• You value openness, learning, and different perspectives, and contribute to an environment of trust and psychological safety.

Required

• An MSc or higher in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, medicine, or a closely related field.
• At least two years' experience conducting observational epidemiological studies using complex real-world data, preferably including Swedish register data and/or individual case safety report data.
• Strongexpertisein causal inference, including identifying sources of bias and applyingappropriate analyticalmethods.
• A demonstrated record of scientific output, such as peer-reviewed publications or technical reports.
• Experienceprovidingmethodological guidance on study design, execution, and interpretation.
• Demonstrated experience programming and conducting epidemiological analyses using R and/or SQL (or another statistical programming language).
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Desired qualifications

• A PhD in epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, public health, biostatistics, ora relateddiscipline.
• Experience in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, regulatory science, or post-marketing surveillance.
• Experience using Git for collaborative code management.
• Experience collaborating with international stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring junior scientists or contributing to scientific capacity building.

Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) is an independent, self-funded, non-profit foundation established in 1978 dedicated to safer use of medicines and vaccines. Through an agreement between the Government of Sweden and the World Health Organization (WHO), UMC operates the Programme for International Drug Monitoring, supporting over 180 member countries and regions in strengthening safety surveillance, and maintains VigiBase, the WHO global database of adverse event reports. In addition, UMC provides international standards and related digital solutions for secure exchange of pharmacovigilance data, including a global medicine and vaccine terminology for identification of medicinal products. With around 200 staff, UMC advances the science of pharmacovigilance and transforms its practice through technological innovation.

UMC’s working language is English. We normally apply a probationary period to new appointments.

If you have any questions regarding this position please contact the responsible manager. You will find the contact details at the end of this page.

UMC follows the collective agreements between the Swedish Agency for Government Employers and Saco-S and ST. Union representatives are Malin Zaar (Saco-S) and Jessica Avasol (ST), +46 (0)18-65 60 60.

Help shape the future of pharmacovigilance science

Use your expertise in epidemiology to promote the safer use of medicines and vaccines worldwide. UMC is looking for a Senior Epidemiologist to join our Pharmacovigilance Science section and strengthen our research into medicines safety using global safety and healthcare data.

Since 1978, Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) has been dedicated to developing, supporting, and expanding the field of pharmacovigilance science and practice. 

As a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre, we support work around the world to examine the potential adverse effects of medicines and vaccines and contribute to safer, more informed care of patients. 

We are a diverse, international group of pharmacists, physicians, data scientists, system developers, communicators, and many other professionals motivated by a deep belief that the work we do matters.

About the role

As a Senior Epidemiologist, you will contribute epidemiologicalexpertiseto our research and scientific development activities. Working at the intersection of epidemiology, pharmacovigilance, and real-world data, and with VigiBase, the WHO global database of adverse event reports, as well as other healthcare databases and registries, you will design, conduct, and interpret studies that strengthen our understanding of medicine safety and support evidence-based decision-making.

This is a hands-on role spanning the full research process, from study design and data management to statistical programming, analysis, and scientific reporting. Working closely with colleagues across disciplines, you will help generate evidence that advances the science and practice of pharmacovigilance.

You will join an international research environment dedicated to advancing the science of pharmacovigilance and improving the safer use of medicines globally.

What you will do

• Lead and contribute to research aimed at improving the understanding and use of VigiBase, the WHO global database of adverse event reports, other healthcare databases, and health registries.
• Design epidemiological studies andprovidemethodological advice on study design and analytical approaches.
• Write,maintain, and review analytical code for the management and analysis of complex real-world data.
• Support signal management activities through data extraction, analysis, interpretation, and investigation of potential safety issues.
• Collaborate on multidisciplinary research projects using adverse event reporting and healthcare data.
• Contribute scientificexpertiseto research and methodological development in pharmacovigilance.
• Work closely with colleagues across Research, Signal Management, and other teams throughout the organisation.

Who you are

• You havea strong foundationin epidemiological methods and enjoy working with complex real-world data.
• You are equally comfortable discussing study design with colleagues and writing the code needed to implement it.
• You combine scientificrigourwith practical judgement and enjoy collaborating across disciplines to deliver impactful research.
• You thrive in a collaborative, learning-oriented environment.
• You take responsibility for your work and shared team outcomes, are comfortable with uncertainty and complexity, and remain focused when managing multiple priorities.
• You value openness, learning, and different perspectives, and contribute to an environment of trust and psychological safety.

Required

• An MSc or higher in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, medicine, or a closely related field.
• At least two years' experience conducting observational epidemiological studies using complex real-world data, preferably including Swedish register data and/or individual case safety report data.
• Strongexpertisein causal inference, including identifying sources of bias and applyingappropriate analyticalmethods.
• A demonstrated record of scientific output, such as peer-reviewed publications or technical reports.
• Experienceprovidingmethodological guidance on study design, execution, and interpretation.
• Demonstrated experience programming and conducting epidemiological analyses using R and/or SQL (or another statistical programming language).
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Desired qualifications

• A PhD in epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, public health, biostatistics, ora relateddiscipline.
• Experience in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, regulatory science, or post-marketing surveillance.
• Experience using Git for collaborative code management.
• Experience collaborating with international stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring junior scientists or contributing to scientific capacity building.

Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) is an independent, self-funded, non-profit foundation established in 1978 dedicated to safer use of medicines and vaccines. Through an agreement between the Government of Sweden and the World Health Organization (WHO), UMC operates the Programme for International Drug Monitoring, supporting over 180 member countries and regions in strengthening safety surveillance, and maintains VigiBase, the WHO global database of adverse event reports. In addition, UMC provides international standards and related digital solutions for secure exchange of pharmacovigilance data, including a global medicine and vaccine terminology for identification of medicinal products. With around 200 staff, UMC advances the science of pharmacovigilance and transforms its practice through technological innovation.

UMC’s working language is English. We normally apply a probationary period to new appointments.

If you have any questions regarding this position please contact the responsible manager. You will find the contact details at the end of this page.

UMC follows the collective agreements between the Swedish Agency for Government Employers and Saco-S and ST. Union representatives are Malin Zaar (Saco-S) and Jessica Avasol (ST), +46 (0)18-65 60 60.

Help shape the future of pharmacovigilance science

Use your expertise in epidemiology to promote the safer use of medicines and vaccines worldwide. UMC is looking for a Senior Epidemiologist to join our Pharmacovigilance Science section and strengthen our research into medicines safety using global safety and healthcare data.

Since 1978, Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) has been dedicated to developing, supporting, and expanding the field of pharmacovigilance science and practice. 

As a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre, we support work around the world to examine the potential adverse effects of medicines and vaccines and contribute to safer, more informed care of patients. 

We are a diverse, international group of pharmacists, physicians, data scientists, system developers, communicators, and many other professionals motivated by a deep belief that the work we do matters.

About the role

As a Senior Epidemiologist, you will contribute epidemiologicalexpertiseto our research and scientific development activities. Working at the intersection of epidemiology, pharmacovigilance, and real-world data, and with VigiBase, the WHO global database of adverse event reports, as well as other healthcare databases and registries, you will design, conduct, and interpret studies that strengthen our understanding of medicine safety and support evidence-based decision-making.

This is a hands-on role spanning the full research process, from study design and data management to statistical programming, analysis, and scientific reporting. Working closely with colleagues across disciplines, you will help generate evidence that advances the science and practice of pharmacovigilance.

You will join an international research environment dedicated to advancing the science of pharmacovigilance and improving the safer use of medicines globally.

What you will do

• Lead and contribute to research aimed at improving the understanding and use of VigiBase, the WHO global database of adverse event reports, other healthcare databases, and health registries.
• Design epidemiological studies andprovidemethodological advice on study design and analytical approaches.
• Write,maintain, and review analytical code for the management and analysis of complex real-world data.
• Support signal management activities through data extraction, analysis, interpretation, and investigation of potential safety issues.
• Collaborate on multidisciplinary research projects using adverse event reporting and healthcare data.
• Contribute scientificexpertiseto research and methodological development in pharmacovigilance.
• Work closely with colleagues across Research, Signal Management, and other teams throughout the organisation.

Who you are

• You havea strong foundationin epidemiological methods and enjoy working with complex real-world data.
• You are equally comfortable discussing study design with colleagues and writing the code needed to implement it.
• You combine scientificrigourwith practical judgement and enjoy collaborating across disciplines to deliver impactful research.
• You thrive in a collaborative, learning-oriented environment.
• You take responsibility for your work and shared team outcomes, are comfortable with uncertainty and complexity, and remain focused when managing multiple priorities.
• You value openness, learning, and different perspectives, and contribute to an environment of trust and psychological safety.

Required

• An MSc or higher in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, medicine, or a closely related field.
• At least two years' experience conducting observational epidemiological studies using complex real-world data, preferably including Swedish register data and/or individual case safety report data.
• Strongexpertisein causal inference, including identifying sources of bias and applyingappropriate analyticalmethods.
• A demonstrated record of scientific output, such as peer-reviewed publications or technical reports.
• Experienceprovidingmethodological guidance on study design, execution, and interpretation.
• Demonstrated experience programming and conducting epidemiological analyses using R and/or SQL (or another statistical programming language).
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Desired qualifications

• A PhD in epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, public health, biostatistics, ora relateddiscipline.
• Experience in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, regulatory science, or post-marketing surveillance.
• Experience using Git for collaborative code management.
• Experience collaborating with international stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring junior scientists or contributing to scientific capacity building.

Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) is an independent, self-funded, non-profit foundation established in 1978 dedicated to safer use of medicines and vaccines. Through an agreement between the Government of Sweden and the World Health Organization (WHO), UMC operates the Programme for International Drug Monitoring, supporting over 180 member countries and regions in strengthening safety surveillance, and maintains VigiBase, the WHO global database of adverse event reports. In addition, UMC provides international standards and related digital solutions for secure exchange of pharmacovigilance data, including a global medicine and vaccine terminology for identification of medicinal products. With around 200 staff, UMC advances the science of pharmacovigilance and transforms its practice through technological innovation.

UMC’s working language is English. We normally apply a probationary period to new appointments.

If you have any questions regarding this position please contact the responsible manager. You will find the contact details at the end of this page.

UMC follows the collective agreements between the Swedish Agency for Government Employers and Saco-S and ST. Union representatives are Malin Zaar (Saco-S) and Jessica Avasol (ST), +46 (0)18-65 60 60.

Help shape the future of pharmacovigilance science

Use your expertise in epidemiology to promote the safer use of medicines and vaccines worldwide. UMC is looking for a Senior Epidemiologist to join our Pharmacovigilance Science section and strengthen our research into medicines safety using global safety and healthcare data.

Since 1978, Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) has been dedicated to developing, supporting, and expanding the field of pharmacovigilance science and practice. 

As a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre, we support work around the world to examine the potential adverse effects of medicines and vaccines and contribute to safer, more informed care of patients. 

We are a diverse, international group of pharmacists, physicians, data scientists, system developers, communicators, and many other professionals motivated by a deep belief that the work we do matters.

About the role

As a Senior Epidemiologist, you will contribute epidemiologicalexpertiseto our research and scientific development activities. Working at the intersection of epidemiology, pharmacovigilance, and real-world data, and with VigiBase, the WHO global database of adverse event reports, as well as other healthcare databases and registries, you will design, conduct, and interpret studies that strengthen our understanding of medicine safety and support evidence-based decision-making.

This is a hands-on role spanning the full research process, from study design and data management to statistical programming, analysis, and scientific reporting. Working closely with colleagues across disciplines, you will help generate evidence that advances the science and practice of pharmacovigilance.

You will join an international research environment dedicated to advancing the science of pharmacovigilance and improving the safer use of medicines globally.

What you will do

• Lead and contribute to research aimed at improving the understanding and use of VigiBase, the WHO global database of adverse event reports, other healthcare databases, and health registries.
• Design epidemiological studies andprovidemethodological advice on study design and analytical approaches.
• Write,maintain, and review analytical code for the management and analysis of complex real-world data.
• Support signal management activities through data extraction, analysis, interpretation, and investigation of potential safety issues.
• Collaborate on multidisciplinary research projects using adverse event reporting and healthcare data.
• Contribute scientificexpertiseto research and methodological development in pharmacovigilance.
• Work closely with colleagues across Research, Signal Management, and other teams throughout the organisation.

Who you are

• You havea strong foundationin epidemiological methods and enjoy working with complex real-world data.
• You are equally comfortable discussing study design with colleagues and writing the code needed to implement it.
• You combine scientificrigourwith practical judgement and enjoy collaborating across disciplines to deliver impactful research.
• You thrive in a collaborative, learning-oriented environment.
• You take responsibility for your work and shared team outcomes, are comfortable with uncertainty and complexity, and remain focused when managing multiple priorities.
• You value openness, learning, and different perspectives, and contribute to an environment of trust and psychological safety.

Required

• An MSc or higher in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, medicine, or a closely related field.
• At least two years' experience conducting observational epidemiological studies using complex real-world data, preferably including Swedish register data and/or individual case safety report data.
• Strongexpertisein causal inference, including identifying sources of bias and applyingappropriate analyticalmethods.
• A demonstrated record of scientific output, such as peer-reviewed publications or technical reports.
• Experienceprovidingmethodological guidance on study design, execution, and interpretation.
• Demonstrated experience programming and conducting epidemiological analyses using R and/or SQL (or another statistical programming language).
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Desired qualifications

• A PhD in epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, public health, biostatistics, ora relateddiscipline.
• Experience in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, regulatory science, or post-marketing surveillance.
• Experience using Git for collaborative code management.
• Experience collaborating with international stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring junior scientists or contributing to scientific capacity building.

Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) is an independent, self-funded, non-profit foundation established in 1978 dedicated to safer use of medicines and vaccines. Through an agreement between the Government of Sweden and the World Health Organization (WHO), UMC operates the Programme for International Drug Monitoring, supporting over 180 member countries and regions in strengthening safety surveillance, and maintains VigiBase, the WHO global database of adverse event reports. In addition, UMC provides international standards and related digital solutions for secure exchange of pharmacovigilance data, including a global medicine and vaccine terminology for identification of medicinal products. With around 200 staff, UMC advances the science of pharmacovigilance and transforms its practice through technological innovation.

UMC’s working language is English. We normally apply a probationary period to new appointments.

If you have any questions regarding this position please contact the responsible manager. You will find the contact details at the end of this page.

UMC follows the collective agreements between the Swedish Agency for Government Employers and Saco-S and ST. Union representatives are Malin Zaar (Saco-S) and Jessica Avasol (ST), +46 (0)18-65 60 60.