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About the job

As an Environmental Analyst, you will primarily be active in the projects conducted by SLU Aqua to monitor and estimate bycatch in fisheries. The work involves data collection, data entry, quality assurance, method development, and analysis of data from both field sampling and camera-based monitoring on fishing vessels.

Your responsibilities include supporting project management and contributing to the development, coordination, and quality assurance of workflows related to video material handling and data transfer to databases. You will work with ongoing analysis of recorded image and video material from fishing trips, including quantitative analysis of catch and bycatch events as well as assessment of video quality. The work also includes routines for taxonomic assessment of bycaught individuals and development of methods to complement visual assessment, for example through sampling for genetic analysis or other quality assurance methods.

You are expected to contribute to data compilation, simpler analyses, report writing, and documentation of methods and routines. The position may also involve assisting in the development, testing, and evaluation of AI-based tools for image analysis.

The position also includes field service within various types of sampling programs, both on board commercial fishing vessels and research vessels of different sizes. Field work may involve flexible working hours, travel, and some work on weekends.

Your background

We are looking for someone who is responsible, meticulous, and accustomed to working systematically. You have a good ability to organize your work, follow routines, and at the same time identify needs for improvements in work processes and data quality. You thrive working both independently and in teams, and you communicate easily with colleagues, project management, and external actors.

You have an interest in the marine environment, fish, fishing, and environmental monitoring. Since the work involves both data management, quality assurance, and field work, you need to be flexible and able to switch between practical, analytical, and administrative tasks.

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability.

You should have:

• A bachelor's degree in biology, marine biology, environmental science, or another subject relevant to the employment, or other education deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Experience in working systematically with data entry, data control, or data quality assurance.
• Good ability to express yourself orally and in writing in Swedish and English.
• Good computer skills and experience working in Excel or similar tools for data management.
• Ability to plan, drive, and develop work processes.
• Ability to work meticulously and independently according to established routines.
• Good sea experience and the possibility to participate in field work on board commercial fishing vessels and research vessels.
• Driver's license (Category B) and access to a car.

It is an advantage if you:

• Have experience in quantitative analysis of image or video material.
• Have experience with camera-based monitoring, video analysis, or other image-based data collection.
• Have experience in method development, process development, or project-coordinating tasks.
• Have experience in field work, especially on board commercial fishing vessels or research vessels.
• Have completed a sea safety training.
• Have experience working with databases, R, or other tools for data compilation and analysis.

About us

At the Department of Aquatic Resources (SLU Aqua), we are passionate about our vision "strong fish stocks in healthy waters". We are growing, and 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 SLU's largest and has over 220 employees at four main locations: Lysekil, Uppsala (Ultuna), Öregrund, and Stockholm (Drottningholm), as well as three field stations. Our operations are strongly profiled towards data collection and analysis of fish and fisheries and ecosystems. The department is characterized by intensive collaboration with the surrounding society. This creates a vital research environment and gives us unique opportunities to produce knowledge that is close to management and directly applicable in practice.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/ (https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/)

Location:

Lysekil

Employment type:

Permanent position. SLU applies a probationary period.

Extent:

100%

Start date:

According to agreement.

Application:

Welcome to submit your application via the application button below by 2026-06-05.

Union contacts:

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

Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet (SLU) plays a key role in the development of sustainable living, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between humans, animals, and ecosystems, and 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, test parks, and educational sites throughout the country. SLU has over 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students, and a turnover of over 4.5 billion SEK. The university invests in attractive environments on its campus areas. We work for an equal and inclusive working environment where open conversations between people with different experiences lay the foundation for scientific rigor, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and perspectives to apply for the current position.