Swedish Board of Agriculture - Position in Aquaculture

The Swedish Board of Agriculture exists to promote increased and sustainable food production and good animal welfare throughout Sweden. We contribute to a vibrant rural community. Approximately 1850 people work with us. The head office is located in Jönköping, but we also have significant regional operations.

We actively work to ensure that our employees are sustainable and thrive at work! We invest long-term in our employees and want them to develop together with us! We offer a good working environment with generous benefits including up to 35 vacation days, wellness grants, and wellness time. In a large part of our positions, we offer flexible working hours, the opportunity to work remotely, and to work part of the time from home.

Read more about what it's like to work at the Swedish Board of Agriculture on our website: www.jordbruksverket.se/jobbahososs (www.jordbruksverket.se/jobbahososs)

RESPONSIBILITIES

The position requires:

• The ability to see the big picture and
• The ability to analyze details and demonstrate causal relationships.
• Deep academic knowledge and broad understanding of the conditions of aquaculture and fish.
• Knowledge and experience of the EU's Common Fisheries Policy, especially the support for blue industries through (current and plans for future) EU funds.

The tasks mainly consist of analyzing and proposing regulations and projects to improve the conditions for blue industries. This occurs both individually and in close collaboration with colleagues, other authorities, applied research, and industries. A key task is to prepare for the upcoming program period for the EU fund for national regional partnership plans where measures for fisheries policy will be included. The overall goal of the position is to produce qualified knowledge bases necessary to contribute to the development and creation of an effective and viable aquaculture and fishing industry in Sweden.

QUALIFICATIONS

The position requires:

• Attention to detail and skills in performing qualified analysis.
• The ability to be self-driven and prioritize independently within the framework of set goals.
• Good communication skills and the ability to instill confidence in dialogue with collaborating actors and colleagues.
• A good ability to collaborate and a positive attitude combined with critical thinking.

Curiosity, helpfulness, and a holistic view are important abilities for our work.

A university degree is required for the position, preferably a doctorate in aquaculture. You have excellent skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written. Experience in national and international aquaculture, research, and management is advantageous. Experience working agile and according to lean principles is also advantageous.

OTHER

The place of employment is Jönköping with the possibility to work part of the time remotely.

For us, it is important that all skills in the labor market are utilized. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity. We normally apply a 6-month probationary period.

In preparation for the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. Therefore, we do not wish to be contacted by advertisement sellers or recruitment companies.