# Vetenskapsrådet / Swedish Research Council jobs and careers

> 0 open roles at Vetenskapsrådet / Swedish Research Council as of October 24, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/vetenskapsradet-swedish-research-council

The Swedish Research Council has a leading role in developing Swedish research of the highest scientific quality, thereby contributing to the development of society. Besides research funding, the agency advises the government on research-related issues and participates actively in the discussions to create understanding of the long-term benefits of research. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Vetenskapsrådet har en ledande roll för att utveckla svensk forskning av högsta vetenskapliga kvalitet och bidrar därmed till samhällets utveckling. Utöver finansiering av forskning är myndigheten rådgivare till regeringen i forskningsrelaterade frågor och deltar aktivt i debatten för att skapa förståelse för den långsiktiga nyttan av forskningen.

## Key facts

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|---|---|
| Open roles | 0 |
| Headquarters | Kungsholmen, Sweden |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Employees | 350 |
| Industries | Research, Education, Government, Non Profit |
| Website | https://vr.se |

## Leadership

- Katarina Bjelke, Director General
- Jan Bolin, T.f Förvaltningschef/acting Head Of Administration
- Per Nihlen, CTO SUNET / Head of Unit
- Patriq Fagerstedt, Senior Research Officer
- Stefan Bertilsson, Secretary General for Natural Sciences
- Lisbeth Olsson, Secretary General for research infrastructure
- Madeleine Durbeej-Hjalt, Secretary General, Medicine and Health
- Sumithra Velupillai, Senior Advisor

## Common questions

### Is Vetenskapsrådet / Swedish Research Council hiring right now?

Vetenskapsrådet / Swedish Research Council has no open roles listed as of October 24, 2026. Roles appear here as soon as they are posted on Vetenskapsrådet / Swedish Research Council's careers site.

### Where is Vetenskapsrådet / Swedish Research Council headquartered?

Vetenskapsrådet / Swedish Research Council is headquartered in Kungsholmen, Sweden and was founded in 2001.

### Who leads Vetenskapsrådet / Swedish Research Council?

Katarina Bjelke, Director General, is at the top of Vetenskapsrådet / Swedish Research Council's org chart.

### How do I apply for a job at Vetenskapsrådet / Swedish Research Council?

Pick a role on Vetenskapsrådet / Swedish Research Council's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on Vetenskapsrådet / Swedish Research Council's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.