Programme Manager for the Strategic Research Programme in Diabetes

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

The Strategic Research Program in Diabetes (SRP Diabetes) is based on more than 35 different research groups (>400 researchers) at Karolinska Institutet and Umeå University. The program forms an integrated research environment encompassing both basic and clinical research. A variety of disciplines and expertise are represented, with researchers collaborating towards the goal of improving care and treatment for patients with diabetes.

We are looking for a Programme Manager responsible for coordinating the research program and its various forms of research support initiatives, budget, and meetings.

Your mission

This role includes scientifically related tasks such as organizing management team meetings, administering grant programs, and compiling annual scientific reports.

In addition, your responsibilities will include organizing faculty meetings and seminars, coordinating annual international gatherings, editing SRP Diabetes webpages, and writing the SRP Diabetes newsletter. You will also arrange outreach events for the public and manage SRP Diabetes social media accounts.

Your profile

We are looking for someone with a Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field within biomedicine or natural sciences. For this role, fluency in spoken and written English is essential. Experience in scientific communication such as summarizing and compiling scientific texts is considered a merit.

Furthermore, you should have strong skills in communicating science both within and outside of the academic environment. We are seeking a person who has research experience and a good understanding of how universities work. In addition, you should be a highly organized individual with experience in a coordinating role. The ability to work independently is crucial, and prior knowledge of Karolinska Institutet’s organization is a plus.

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment with wide-ranging expertise and interests. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. Our vision is to pursue the development of knowledge about life and to promote a better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. Karolinska Institutet is also a state university, which entitles you to several good benefits through our collective agreement. And you get to practice freely in our modern wellness facilities, where trained staff are on site.

Location: Solna

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Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 2025-04-20

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.In this recruitment, you will apply with your CV without a personal letter. Instead, you will answer some questions about why you are applying for the job in the application form. 

Permanent position is initiated by a six months trial period.

Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all