Senior Scientific Advisor – AMR

Senior Scientific Advisors on Antimicrobial Resistance to ICARS

Are you committed to fighting (AMR) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)? Would you like to join a young institution motivated to make a positive global difference, mitigating antimicrobial resistance in low- and middle-income countries? The International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions – ICARS – is looking for a Senior Scientific Advisor on AMR for the Science Team in Copenhagen. If you hold a scientific background in infectious disease prevention and control, intervention and implementation research in public health and epidemiology in LMICs and in any One Health sector (animal, human or environmental), you may be our new colleague.

About ICARS

The International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions (ICARS), was established by the Danish government ultimo 2018 with a mission to develop evidence-based solutions to mitigate antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) across the human, veterinary and environment sectors taking a One Health approach. Working in partnership with LMICs, ICARS use Intervention and Implementation Research to support LMICs in implementing their National Action Plans on AMR.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team that is developing the scientific and organisational foundation of ICARS. Our team is composed of enthusiastic international pioneers that believe in ICARS’ mission and are highly motivated to ensure its success.

Please visit www.icars-global.orgfor more information.

About the position

We are recruiting a Senior Scientific Advisor who will work together with the other members of the ICARS team to assist in the development and implementation of ICARS’ portfolio of projects with LMICs on mitigation of AMR. The Senior Scientific Advisor will provide expert scientific advice and facilitate project development and implementation. Furthermore, the Senior Scientific Advisor will represent ICARS at meetings with multiple stakeholders, build a global network of experts who can contribute to ICARS’ vision, mission and goals and assist in the production of independent evidence synthesis, assessments and reports in relation to AMR.

As Senior Scientific Advisor you will work together with the other members of the ICARS team to ensure sound implementation strategies in ICARS projects, focusing on intervention and implementation research for contextualized AMR solutions and mitigation across the One Health sectors. This will include supporting behavioural and economic aspects of those solutions.

In close collaboration with other members of the team, you will:

• Develop and oversee study designs for AMR-mitigation across the One Health spectrum
• Work closely with the science and policy teams to support and monitor the progress of the projects and identify opportunities to successfully deliver on the objectives
• Assist in the production of independent evidence synthesis, assessments and reports within the AMR area
• Maintain a high level of awareness of scientific research on AMR-mitigation relevant to ICARS
• Represent ICARS at formal project working groups or boards as well as at conferences, workshops and networking events
• Be the primary contact point for LMICs co-developing projects with ICARS
• Build a global network of experts who can engage with the ICARS programme and strengthen the knowledge of behavioral and economic implications of interventions related to AMR
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders, researchers and policy makers
• Undertake any other work that may be reasonably required from time to time.

You must also be ready to travel as necessary for the purposes of visiting partner LMICs, and to nurture, build and maintain networks of relationships with researchers, advisors and consultants for the purpose of delivering ICARS’ priorities. ICARS follows the travel advice of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs operates in countries where it is necessary to take specific measures to mitigate the local security situation. The applicant should take this into consideration when submitting their application.

Your background, professional and personal qualifications

We are looking for a person with a strong educational background in infectious disease prevention and control and/or public health (MD, DVM, PhD or MSc), with a minimum of 5-7 years of applied research and programmatic experience in AMR and experience in working with or in LMICs. Extensive previous experience in co-development and implementation of projects related to intervention and implementation research for AMR mitigation is an advantage.

Professional skills:

The position requires demonstrated experience in:

• Working in or with LMICS
• Conducting intervention and implementation research studies including using advanced research methods
• Project management including planning, resourcing, allocating budget, monitoring and reporting
• Initiating and maintaining partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Working across science and policy
• Leading technical assessments and review of research.

Experience in cross-sector/One Health research is desirable.

Personal qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills with demonstrated ability to successfully manage competing priorities
• Evidence of ability to multi-task and manage a fluctuating and at times heavy workload
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to synthesise information conveying key points clearly and concisely
• Ability to work across global teams
• Proficiency in English (English is our working language)
• Proficiency in French, Spanish and/or Arabic is desirable
• Strategic thinker with a global perspective
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Flexible, creative and enthusiastic with pioneer spirit
• Responsible and solution-focused
• Strong interpersonal skills with evidence of having developed and maintained effective stakeholder/working relationships
• Ability to work independently as well as with teams.

Terms of employment

The salary and appointment terms will be based on the collective agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and relevant agreements, depending on the candidate’s educational background (anticipated classification as Chief Consultant or similar). The annual salary for Chief Consultants is starting at DKK 562 610 plus a pension of 17%. In addition, there might be additional allowances according to qualifications. If the accepted candidate will relocate to Denmark a smaller relocation package will be offered. Taxation in Denmark depends on a number of factors, but the applicant should expect to be deducted between 35-40% of the gross income excluding the pension. Within the first year of employment approximately 35 leave days can be expected and it will increase to 40 days of leave the second year.

This is full-time permanent position based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Starting date is January 1st. 2024 or as soon as possible.

Further information

For further information about the position, please contact the Science Team Lead, Dr. Annick Lenglet ([email protected]).