Join the EPB Secretariat: Officer for EPCO and EU-Funded Polar Research Projects
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Maria Grigoratou
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Join our Secretariat! We are looking for an Officer to support the European Polar Coordination Office (EPCO) and EPB’s activities in the EU-funded projects POLARIN, SYNCHRONY and BEYOND Arctic Passion.
Location: Umeå, Sweden
Salary: SEK 45,000–51,000/month (gross), depending on experience, with annual salary reviews in accordance with the applicable collective agreement.
The EPB currently operates under the collective agreement for non-profit and idea-based organisations within Arbetsgivaralliansen.
Employment: Full-time, two-year contract with an initial four-month probation period. Subject to performance and funding availability, the contract may be extended for one additional year, for a total maximum employment period of 36 months (2+1 years). The position is funded by the EU Horizon projects POLARIN, SYNCHRONY, and Beyond Arctic PASSION.
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Sweden for the entire duration of the position. The European Polar Board is unable to sponsor or provide a work permit or visa 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. Since January 2025, EPB is hosting 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 the EPCO strategy. More details about EPB and EPCO can be found at www.europeanpolarboard.org.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As an EPCO Officer and EPB Project Officer for the EU-funded projects POLARIN, SYNCHRONY, and Beyond Arctic PASSION, 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: 23 October 2026 at 23:59 CET
CONTACT
For any queries regarding the position, please contact EPB Executive Secretary, Maria Grigoratou, at mgrigoratou@europeanpolarboard.org.