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The Baltic Sea Centre at Stockholm University (SU, BSC) is the hub for Baltic Sea research at Stockholm University. We support and develop the university's marine education and research by providing infrastructure such as field stations and vessels. Research is conducted both within the Baltic Sea Centre and in collaboration with other departments at SU. The Centre focuses on the largest environmental problems facing the Baltic Sea and contributes, through an interdisciplinary approach, knowledge to authorities and other actors for better environmental management.

More information about us can be found at: The Baltic Sea Centre at Stockholm University (#).

Project Description

The Baltic Sea Centre at Stockholm University (SU, BSC) is seeking a researcher with authority experience who, for approximately six months, will be responsible for administrative tasks related to the launch of a major research and restoration project in the Stockholm archipelago, as well as providing scientific support to the project. The project is carried out by the BSC in collaboration with the County Administrative Board of Stockholm, with funding from the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management.

The project aims to test and evaluate the effect of measures to reduce internal phosphorus load in the Stockholm archipelago. The project has three parts: i) Oxygenation of bottom environments as a complement to aluminium treatment, ii) Evaluation of aluminium treatment in coastal environments, and iii) Factors influencing the re-establishment of vegetation on shallow soft bottoms.

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities include:

• Supporting the scientific work in all parts of the project.
• Obtaining the necessary permits to carry out planned oxygenation, managing contacts with authorities and those with jurisdiction over the bay where oxygenation is planned, and managing the application process with support from the responsible researchers.
• Responsible for the administration of procurement/purchasing of necessary materials and services for the implementation of oxygenation, with support from responsible researchers and administrative staff at the BSC.
• Responsible for the administration of procurement/purchasing of materials and transport for the implementation of sub-study 3, with support from responsible researchers and administrative staff at the BSC.
• Responsible for the administration of procurement/purchasing of environmental consulting services for bays to be monitored and evaluated, with support from responsible researchers and administrative staff at the BSC.
• Assist in the project's data management and perform simpler data analyses.
• Assist in fieldwork, including vegetation surveys.
• Documentation of workflows.
• Participation and reporting at the project's planning meetings.

Qualifications

A researcher is primarily employed for research and must have a PhD or a foreign degree assessed as equivalent to a PhD.

Selection Criteria

In the appointment, special weight will be placed on scientific proficiency and the following;

Requirements

• You have a PhD in ecology.
• You have experience working at a County Administrative Board and/or the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management.
• You have experience in project management and investigative assignments.
• You have experience in procuring environmental consulting services or similar.
• You have experience in, for example, reporting water activities, 12:6 consultations, applying for shoreline protection dispensations, or similar.
• You possess good ability to communicate both orally and in writing in both Swedish and English.
• You are proficient in QGIS and/or ArcGIS.
• Field experience and knowledge of aquatic plants, including species identification.
• You have a driver's license.
• As a person, you are self-motivated and proactive, have a structured work approach, and have a positive and solution-oriented attitude.

Merits

• Knowledge of the Baltic Sea and its challenges, particularly eutrophication.
• Experience from working with nature restoration.
• Experience from working in the private sector.
• Documented ability to collaborate with colleagues and coworkers.
• Experience in handling large amounts of data, performing quality checks on data, and basic statistics.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

About the Position

The employment is a part-time position of 50–75 % for six months, with a possibility of extension up to one year. Start date September 1, 2026, or as agreed.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

We Offer

With us, you will experience the dynamics of the interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and enjoy favorable terms. The university is located in the National Urban Park with good connections to the city center.

Stockholm University values being a workplace that is free from discrimination and provides equal rights and opportunities for all.

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from the Centre Director Tina Elfwing, phone 070-16 10 335, [email protected], or the project leaders Linda Kumblad, phone 08-16 27 01, [email protected], and Emil Rydin, 08-553 78 541, [email protected].

Application

You apply for the position via Stockholm University's recruitment system. Attach a cover letter and CV as well as the attachments requested in the application form. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring the application is complete and submitted to the university no later than the last application date.

Instructions for applicants can be found on the webpage: how to apply for a position.

Stockholm University contributes to the development of a sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment, and truth-seeking.

Open to all. We focus on your competence, not your other prerequisites. We are open to adapting the role or workplace to your needs.