Join our team! We are looking for an Officer for the European Polar Coordination Office (EPCO).
Location: Umeå, Sweden
Salary: € 4000 (SEK 45865) to 5000 (SEK 57332) / month (gross), depending on experience, with annual appraisals based on performance and potential changes in responsibilities.
Employment: Full-time, two-year contract with an initial four month probation period.
Subsequent employment will be contingent upon performance and funding availability.
Candidates must be eligible for employment in Sweden throughout the course of the position; the European Polar Board is unable to provide or sponsor a work visa or permit for Sweden for this position.
The European Polar Board (EPB) is a leading independent organization dedicated to advancing strategic priorities in Arctic and Antarctic research. EPB brings together European research institutes, logistics operators, funding agencies, and governmental ministries to promote collaboration in polar science and inform policymakers. In January 2025, EPB will host the European Polar Coordination Office (EPCO), acting as a central contact point for the European polar research community, policymakers and decision-makers, including the European Commission. EPB supervises and defines the EPCO strategy. More details about EPB and EPCO can be found at www.europeanpolarboard.org.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As the EPCO Officer, you will be part of the EPB Secretariat in Umeå, Sweden, working under supervision of the EPB Executive Secretary. Your role will focus on strengthening European polar research through coordination, stakeholder engagement, and community outreach.
More information about the position, role accountabilities and application procedure can be found here.
Last date for application: 31 January 2025 at 23:59 CET
CONTACT
For any queries regarding the position, please contact EPB Executive Secretary, Maria Grigoratou, at mgrigoratou@europeanpolarboard.org.