Principal Expert/ Group Leader Emergency Preparedness and Response - European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (AD8, Stockholm)

About this position

The summary below is published by European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Lead and manage the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) group
• Provide strategic direction for emergency preparedness and response activities
• Coordinate with EU Member States and international partners on health security matters
• Oversee the development and implementation of emergency response protocols
• Manage and mentor a team of public health experts

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Education: A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma when the normal period of university education is four years or more
• Experience: At least 12 years of professional experience after obtaining the qualification, of which at least 5 years must be in a field relevant to the duties
• Eligibility: Be a national of a Member State of the European Union

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: Temporary agent contract for an indefinite duration.

Position details

Reference

ECDC/AD8/2026/SPR-PEEPR

Vacancy Notice

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Last Verified

24 July 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Principal Expert/ Group Leader Emergency Preparedness and Response at ECDC based in Stockholm at the AD8 grade level (Temporary Agent). The vacancy reference is ECDC/AD8/2026/SPR-PEEPR. The role falls under the Science And Research domain.

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Salary at this grade

Basic monthly salary at AD8 runs from €8,911 (step 1) to €10,083 (top step), giving an annual range of roughly €106,932 to €120,996 before tax and allowances. Steps increase automatically every two years; the figures here are taken from the salary grid in the EU Staff Regulations.

Eligible staff posted away from their country of nationality also receive an expatriation allowance worth 16% of basic salary (around €1,426 per month at step 1 of AD8) together with household, dependent-child, and education allowances where applicable. Take-home pay is then adjusted by the country correction coefficient for Stockholm. For a worked example see our correction coefficients guide and the EU salaries overview.

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 1 July 2026, 25 days ago.

The application deadline is 18 August 2026, 21 days from today. Late applications are not accepted, so submit through the official EU Careers portal well in advance.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 24 July 2026 (2 days ago).

Where to learn more

For full responsibilities, requirements, and career progression at AD8 see our AD8 grade page; for headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at ECDC see the ECDC institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Stockholm see our Stockholm location page; for related vacancies in the Science And Research field browse our Science And Research domain page.

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