Department of Aquatic Resources

We are looking for new staff at the Department of Aquatic Resources (SLU Aqua), Coastal Laboratory. You will contribute to our work in providing advice to management and developing knowledge for sustainable use of ecosystems in coastal and marine areas. You will particularly contribute to the development of integrated ecosystem analyses as support for ecosystem-based management.

About the job

You will collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders in society and contribute to scientific publications. Your work will support ongoing projects within integrated ecosystem analysis and ecosystem-based management, including the development of measures for coastal ecosystems. You will perform statistical analyses of time series and spatial data on ecosystems and human activities, as well as participate in more holistic analyses of socio-ecosystems. You will also contribute to general tasks that support the ecosystem analysis unit and the activities at SLU Aqua.

The tasks may change over time depending on the needs of the organization.

Your background

You have good knowledge in marine ecology and ecosystem-based management. As a person, you are responsible and strong in written and oral communication. You enjoy working in a team and have an easy time learning new things. You are accustomed to working systematically and demonstrating a flexible approach. Qualifications and expertise as listed below are emphasized. Applicants are expected to provide examples of these in their application.

You should have:

• Knowledge in marine biology and marine ecological processes important for the ecosystems of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea
• Documented competence in quantitative analyses
• Capacity to work with complex data
• Strong communication skills in English

It is an advantage if you have:

• Experience in analyzing data from marine environmental monitoring
• Experience in analyzing qualitative data
• Good knowledge of Swedish
• High scientific merit

Eligibility: PhD in ecology or another relevant field

About us

SLU, Department of Aquatic Resources, Coastal Laboratory, is seeking a researcher for a position at Campus Ultuna, Uppsala.

Do you want to work in an inspiring environment and contribute to the sustainable use of our seas, lakes, and rivers? We at the Department of Aquatic Resources (SLU Aqua) are passionate about our vision - Strong fish stocks in healthy waters. We are looking for employees who want to develop and make a difference together with us.

The Department of Aquatic Resources conducts environmental analysis, advisory services, research, and education in aquatic ecology with a focus on fish and shellfish. The department is one of SLU's largest and has over 200 employees at four main locations: Lysekil, Öregrund, Uppsala (Ultuna), and Stockholm (Drottningholm), as well as field stations. Our operations are strongly profiled towards data collection and analysis of fish, fishing, and ecosystems. The department is characterized by intensive collaboration with the surrounding community. This creates a vital research environment and gives us unique opportunities to develop knowledge that is management-oriented and directly applicable in practice. For more information about the department: https://www.slu.se/akvatiskaresurser (https://www.slu.se/akvatiskaresurser)

Location:

Uppsala, Sweden

Employment type:

Fixed-term employment until 2026-09-30 with the possibility of extension

Extent:

100%

Start date:

April 1, 2026, or by agreement.

Application:

Welcome with your application via the application button below by 2026-01-12.

Union contact persons:

https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/ (https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/)

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) plays a key role in the development of sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between humans, animals, and ecosystems and a responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Main locations are Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, but operations are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks, and educational sites throughout the country.

SLU has over 4000 employees, 6000 students and doctoral students, and a turnover of over 4.5 billion SEK. The university invests in attractive environments on its campuses. We strive for a gender-equal and inclusive work environment where open conversations between people with different experiences lay the foundation for scientific rigor, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to apply for the current position.