Researcher position – marine ecosystem modelling and analysis

About the position

We are looking for an experienced researcher to the department of Aquatic resources, SLU Aqua, Institute of coastal research. Your work will contribute to developing ecosystem-based advice for the sustainable use and conservation of coastal and marine ecosystems. In particular, you will contribute to the development of end-to-end ecosystem models and ecosystem data analysis tools.

You will mainly work with marine ecosystem models on higher and lower trophic levels. Your tasks include collaborating with colleagues for the coupling of higher and lower trophic models, working with oceanographic data sets, and contributing to scientific publication. The work involves the handling of large data sets. The tasks can change over time according to project requirements.

Your profile

You have a strong interest and previous experience in marine environmental modeling and quantitative analyses. As a person, you are responsible and good at communicating, enjoy working in a group, but are also comfortable working independently. You have the capacity for learning new things, working systematically, and showing flexibility where required. Collaborative skills, accuracy, and subject-related expertise are emphasised and are preferably exemplified in the application.

Required qualifications:

• Solid insights in marine ecology
• Programming skills in Fortran, Python and R
• Demonstrated skills in statistical analyses and modelling
• Capacity to work with complex data sets
• Strong communication skills in English

Other qualifications that will be considered an advantage:

• Research experience on Baltic Sea ecosystems
• Strong insights in marine biogeochemistry, oceanography and marine ecological modelling
• Experience with EwE Fortran
• Demonstrated skills in oceanographic data analyses
• Demonstrated skills in spatial analysis (GIS)
• Demonstrated skills in working with numerical models
• A strong scientific record

Eligibility requirement: PhD in relevant topic for the task (e.g., ecosystem modelling, data science, marine biology, quantitative ecology).

Location:

Uppsala, Ultuna

Form of employment:

Fixed-term until 2028-06-30, with the possibility of extension.

Scope:

100 %, or as agreed.

Start date:

1 July 2027, or as agreed.

Application:

Please submit your application via the application button below no later than 2026-05-26

Union representatives:

https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/

Contact persons

Activity contact persons

• Lena Bergström, lena.bergstrom@slu.se
• Ann-Britt Florin, ann-britt.florin@slu.se