Scientific officer medical entomology - European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (FGIV, 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:

• Support the scientific and administrative planning, coordination and delivery of an expert panel on invasive Aedes mosquito control
• Identify, review and synthesise evidence on invasive mosquito control from existing guidance, scientific literature and case studies of practices in European countries
• Contribute to the development of evidence-based scientific advice on invasive mosquito surveillance and control, including technical reports, policy briefs and guidance
• Contribute to ECDC's broader work on mosquito-borne diseases impacting the project, and to other related activities of the section as required

Are you eligible?

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

• Education: Completed university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma
• Experience: At least 3 years of professional experience acquired in positions relevant to the job description; scientific and technical experience in the surveillance and control of arthropod vectors of medical or veterinary importance, preferably including experience involving mosquito species of public health relevance; proven experience in communicating scientific information to professionals and scientis…
• Languages: EU official language (thoroug…), another EU official language (satisfa…), English (excelle…)
• Key skills: Ability to synthesise complex scientific information into practical recommendations, Very good organisational and project management skills, including the ability to prioritise and deliver high-quality work within agreed deadlines, Ability to collaborate effectively, build strong working relationships and respond to the needs of countries and other stakeholders, Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, Results-oriented approach, with the ability to take initiative and deliver work independently when appropriate
• Eligibility: Nationality of one of the EU Member States or of Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and entitled to full rights as a citizen; fulfilled any obligations imposed by applicable laws on military service; meet the character requirements for the duties involved; physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post; prior to appointment, must provide a certificate from the police file to the effect of…

Selection process

The notice describes the following selection steps:

• Remote written test
• Video conference interview

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: 3 years (project post).

Working arrangements: Flexible work arrangements such as flexible working hours and teleworking in the Stockholm area for part of the week; up to 10 days a year from outside the Stockholm area.

Hiring unit: Food, Water, Vector-borne and Zoonotic Diseases section in the One Health related Diseases unit.

Position details

Reference

ECDC/FGIV/2026/OHD-SOME

Vacancy Notice

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Last Verified

18 September 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Scientific officer medical entomology at ECDC based in Stockholm at the FGIV grade level (Contract Agent). The vacancy reference is ECDC/FGIV/2026/OHD-SOME. The role falls under the Health domain.

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Job title Scientific Officer Medical Entomology

Reference number ECDC/FGIV/2026/OHD-SOME

Contract type Contract Agent, Function Group IV

Contract length 3 years (project post)

Location Stockholm

Deadline for applications 15/10/2026 at 12:00 (midday) Stockholm time

Indicative number of candidates to be employed

Is this job for you?

You will work in the Food, Water, Vector-borne and Zoonotic Diseases section in the One Health related Diseases unit. To find out more about what the unit does, visit

https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/about-us/ecdcs-organisational-structure .

Reporting to the Group Leader Scientific Advice and Outbreak Response, you will be part of a small team delivering a three-year project that aims to strengthen knowledge and practices for the control of invasive mosquitoes in Europe. You will support the project through scientific and administrative tasks, including reviewing and synthesising evidence, organising and contributing to an expert panel on invasive Aedes mosquito control, and interacting with experts from Europe and beyond.

In this position, you will have a wide variety of tasks that will give you the opportunity to:

- Support the scientific and administrative planning, coordination and delivery of an expert panel on invasive Aedes mosquito control;

- Identify, review and synthesise evidence on invasive mosquito control from existing guidance, scientific literature and case studies of practices in European countries;

- Contribute to the development of evidence-based scientific advice on invasive mosquito surveillance and control, including technical reports, policy briefs and guidance;

- Contribute to ECDC’s broader work on mosquito-borne diseases impacting the project, and to other related activities of the section as required, within your field of competence. ECDC VACANCY

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What are we looking for?

A. Formal requirements

For your application to be considered eligible you must fulfil all the following requirements by the application deadline:

- A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma 1;

- Thorough knowledge of one of the official EU languages and a satisfactory knowledge of another official EU language to the extent necessary for the performance of your duties 2;

- Nationality of one of the EU Member States or of Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and to be entitled to your full rights as a citizen;

- To have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws on military service;

- Meet the character requirements for the duties involved 3; and

- Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post.

You will need to provide appropriate documents to show that you meet all of the above criteria.

B. Selection criteria

For your application to be evaluated further, you will also need:

- At least 3 years, (following the award of the diploma), of professional experience acquired in positions relevant to the job description;

- Scientific and technical experience in the surveillance and control of arthropod vectors of medical or veterinary importance, preferably including experience involving mosquito species of public health relevance;

- Proven experience in communicating scientific information to professionals and scientists, as well as to wider audiences, through oral presentations and written outputs, such as technical reports, guidance or scientific articles;

- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

1 Only diplomas and certificates that have been awarded in EU member states or that are the subject of equivalence certificates issued by authorities in the said Member States shall be taken into consideration 2 Candidates with a non-official EU language or English as their mother tongue must provide proof of their level of a second language with a certificate (B1 or more). In addition, in order to be eligible for a promotion through an annual promotion exercise the staff members have to have a working knowledge of a third EU language, as described in the applicable Staff Regulations and Implementing Rules. 3 Prior to the appointment, the successful candidate will be asked to provide a certificate from the police file to the effect of non-existing criminal record. ECDC VACANCY 3 ECDC NORMAL

Additionally, we will assess the following competencies:

- Ability to synthesise complex scientific information into practical recommendations;

- Very good organisational and project management skills, including the ability to prioritise and deliver high-quality work within agreed deadlines;

- Ability to collaborate effectively, build strong working relationships and respond to the needs of countries and other stakeholders;

- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with technical and non-technical audiences;

- A results-oriented approach, with the ability to take initiative and deliver work independently when appropriate.

Depending on the number of applications received, the selection committee may apply stricter requirements within the aforementioned selection criteria.

Why ECDC?

You will play an active role in making a tangible difference in public health.

At ECDC you will join a team of more than 400 colleagues with diverse backgrounds and

professions who work together for the common goal of helping countries to prevent and

respond to outbreaks and public health threats. Every position at ECDC plays an important

part, and we cooperate closely for our collective goals.

ECDC is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably

qualified candidates without any distinction on grounds of age, gender, sexual orientation,

disability, ethnic or social origin, religion, or belief.

As an ECDC staff member, you will have the chance to work on or support initiatives

impacting the health and well-being of people in Europe.

What can we offer you?

We offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including health insurance, learning

opportunities and flexible work arrangements such as flexible working hours and teleworking

in the Stockholm area for part of the week. Additionally, you can work up to 10 days a year

from outside the Stockholm area.

Depending on your experience, the monthly basic salary usually starts at € 4 449,31 and may

be supplemented by various allowances including, as applicable, expatriation and/or generous

family allowances. Salary is exempt from national tax and instead an Agency tax is deducted.

We also provide financial support when relocating to Stockholm. ECDC VACANCY

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Our benefits package is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and we are

committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that values the well-being

of our employees.

Learn more about the benefits of joining ECDC here: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/about-

ecdc/work-ecdc/staff-positions/what-we-offer

How does our selection process work?

Our selection process takes, on average, three months from the application deadline. All

selection processes include a remote written test and a video conference interview; some

selection processes may include additional steps.

After a candidate has been selected for the position, additional shortlisted candidates can be

placed on a reserve list. The reserve list may be used when ECDC needs to fill similar

positions at the same level in the future. The reserve list is valid until 31 December 2027 and

may be extended.

Visit https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/about-us/work-with-us/internal-procedure-recruitment-

selection for an overview of the different steps in the selection process and see the ECDC-

candidate-guide.pdf (europa.eu) for a detailed explanation of the selection and recruitment

process.

When starting a new contract under the EU staff regulations, all new staff must successfully complete a probationary period of nine months.

How do you apply?

To apply for this vacancy, please create/ log in to your ECDC e-recruitment user account.

See detailed instructions on how to apply here:

https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/Candidate-E-recruitment-user-

guide.pdf

Please submit your application well ahead of the deadline in case of technical issues and/or heavy traffic on the website. After submitting your application, you will receive an automatic email message confirming receipt of your application. Ensure that the email address you provide for your applicant account is correct and that you check your email regularly. If you require any technical support please send an email to [email protected] .

ECDC does not accept applications submitted after the deadline or applications submitted by email, mail or any other means.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you require any adjustments during the selection and recruitment process, please let us know.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be notified. You can see the progress of the selection process from within your e-recruitment account. ECDC VACANCY

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Translations of this vacancy notice in all EU languages can be obtained by using the automatic translation function on this website:

https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/about-ecdc/work-ecdc/recruitment/vacancies/vacancy-

translations

Note: While this vacancy notice can be translated into all official EU languages from its English original, the language of day-to-day operations in the Agency is generally English. ECDC therefore prefers to receive the application in English.

Disclaimer: Please note that in the event of any differences in meaning or interpretation

between the original English version of this content and a translation, the original English version takes precedence

We welcome your application!

Salary at this grade

Basic monthly salary at FGIV runs from €4,449 (step 1) to €5,034 (top step), giving an annual range of roughly €53,388 to €60,408 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 €712 per month at step 1 of FGIV) 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 17 September 2026, 3 days ago.

The application deadline is 15 October 2026, 24 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 18 September 2026 (2 days ago).

Where to learn more

For full responsibilities, requirements, and career progression at FGIV see our FGIV 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 Health field browse our Health domain page.

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