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About the position

SLU Aqua has a vacancy for a researcher in stock assessment and fisheries management advisory services at the Marine Fisheries Laboratory. The unit you will be working within conducts research and stock assessments of fish and shellfish, and provides scientific advice for fisheries management at both national and international levels. The work is carried out in close collaboration with other units at the Marine Fisheries Laboratory and other parts of SLU Aqua, contributing to related environmental analysis and research areas such as environmental monitoring/data collection, climate effects, marine food webs, and ecosystem-based fisheries management (EBFM). Extensive collaboration with international institutions and organizations (e.g., ICES, International Council for the Exploration of the Seas) is expected and encouraged in this role, as is applying for external research funding.

The areas of work for this position are broad, but primarily include:

• Analyzing large datasets related to stock assessments and biological advice
• Conducting stock assessments
• Following and participating in the development of next-generation stock assessment models
• Participating in national and international expert groups
• Contributing to scientific advice for fisheries management
• Contributing to scientific publications as well as national and international reporting
• Applying for research grants
• Teaching, mentoring, internal competence development, and third mission activities

Your background

We are looking for you with strong quantitative skills (i.e., analysis, statistics, and modeling), knowledge of the programming language R (particularly valuable in combination with TMB), familiarity with version control pipelines, and preferably experience with fish stock assessment (great weight is placed on experience with integrated and so-called state-space models, simulations, and management strategy evaluations-MSE), as well as a strong track record of scientific publications. Experience in marine or fisheries management, particularly in developing and communicating scientific advice, is also an important criterion.

The position requires a PhD in quantitative analysis of biological systems (e.g., statistics, mathematics, modeling, marine biology, fisheries biology, or other relevant fields).

The ability to work both independently and in a team, and to deliver results (reports, analyses, scientific articles) within deadlines is crucial. Good communication skills and a willingness to communicate, both to scientific and public audiences, are important. Fluent oral and written skills in English are required. It is positive if you can communicate in Swedish, and if you do not speak Swedish, we expect you to try to learn Swedish when you start your position (SLU offers Swedish courses). Focus will be placed on personal qualities such as teamwork, analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently.

About us

At the Department of Aquatic Resources (SLU Aqua), we are passionate about our vision of "strong fish stocks in healthy waters." We are growing, and we are looking for colleagues 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, with 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 intense collaboration with the surrounding society. This creates a vibrant research environment and gives us unique opportunities to generate 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. SLU may apply a probationary period.

Scope:

100%

Start date:

As agreed.

Application:

Please submit your application via the button below by 2026-09-15.

Union representatives:

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 the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. The main campuses 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 dialogue between people with different experiences lays the foundation for scientific rigor, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and perspectives to apply for the current position.