Vacant job

Do you want to work as an experienced marine geologist delivering important marine geological information to society? Then you might be the one we are looking for!

Job Responsibilities

As a marine geologist, you will belong to the marine geological division at SGU, which consists of dedicated employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. The division works with information supply and runs several projects within marine planning, marine infrastructure, habitat mapping, and environmental monitoring. The work often takes place on behalf of or in close collaboration with other Swedish authorities, focusing on the green transition, a more robust society, and a stronger total defense. The position includes both office work and fieldwork aboard our research vessels.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• a degree in geoscience at the university level with a focus on marine geology, marine science, geobiology, or equivalent education deemed relevant by the employer
• several years of experience in marine geological work
• experience with various types of marine geological equipment and sampling methods
• experience in planning and executing marine geological projects
• good knowledge of GIS software as well as processing and interpretation software for marine geological information
• excellent proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written

Desirable experiences and skills:

• project management, particularly regarding marine collection assignments
• PhD education
• experience from working in the private sector regarding marine mapping
• experience from working in a government agency

Personal Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is self-driven, structured, and service-oriented with good collaboration skills. You have a strong linguistic analytical ability and can tackle complex materials and make holistic assessments with good judgment. You are positive and engaged and enjoy working both independently and in a team. We will place great emphasis on your personal qualities for this position.

About the Employment

Employment type: Permanent full-time position, with a six-month probationary period.

Number of vacancies: 1

Work location: Uppsala or Gothenburg. Please indicate in your application which work location you are interested in. If you choose the Gothenburg office, there will also be business trips to the headquarters in Uppsala.

The position is security classified, and a security clearance including a background check will be conducted on the final candidate. Swedish citizenship and an approved security clearance are required before a hiring decision is made.

At SGU, we apply remote agreements, allowing us to be flexible for both the needs of the organization and employees, with great opportunities to work from home! We also offer generous benefits regarding flexibility, vacation, and wellness.

Application

Welcome with your application by January 11, 2026. Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis during the application period. Your qualifications should be verifiable through original documents or a verified CV. We apply an inclusive approach and strive for diversity in all aspects. As a government agency, SGU is subject to the principle of public access. This means we are obliged to disclose your application documents if someone requests them. SGU uses a web-based recruitment system through which you can apply via our website.

If you would like to know more, please contact unit manager Maria Khalili or our union representatives: Jonnina Karlsson for Saco-S and Annika Törnkvist for ST-geological via our switchboard at 018-17 90 00. Due to holidays and absences, questions regarding the position are easiest answered during the period of December 12-23 and January 7-9, 2026.

The recruitment is conducted by SGU in-house, and we kindly ask recruitment companies and advertisement sellers to refrain from calling.

About SGU

The Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU) is the authority for matters concerning rocks, soil, and groundwater in Sweden. We provide geological information for society's needs in both the short and long term. SGU is under the Ministry of Climate and Enterprise. Our vision is that Sweden has a sustainable societal development, that land and water areas are used and developed for the purposes they are best suited for, and that the mineral industry and other natural resource sectors are viable and responsible. SGU currently has about 300 employees, most of whom work in Uppsala. Others are stationed at offices in Lund, Gothenburg, Malå, and Luleå. Read more at www.sgu.se

Diary number: 411-2848/2025