
SVERIGES LANTBRUKSUNIVERSITET · Lysekil
About the position The Department of Aquatic Resources has an immediate opening for a permanent position as researcher in stock assessment and advice for fisher...
About the position
The Department of Aquatic Resources has an immediate opening for a permanent position as researcher in stock assessment and advice for fisheries management in a unit that includes stock assessment at the Institute of Marine Research. The unit conducts research and stock assessment on fish and shellfish and provides scientific advice for fisheries at both the national and international level. The work is conducted in close collaboration with other units at the institute and at the wider SLU Aqua, contributing to associated research fields, such as, fisheries monitoring, impacts of climate change, 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, as is the application for external research funds.
The areas of work for this position will be broad, but primarily include:
Analyzing large data sets for input into assessments and biological advice
Follow the development and support the transition to next-generation assessment models
Performing fish stock assessment
Participating to national and international expert groups
Contributing to scientific advice for fisheries management
Contributing to scientific publications as well as national and international reporting
Apply for research funding
Teaching, mentoring, internal competence building and outreach
Your profile
The successful candidate should have strong quantitative skills (i.e., analysis, statistics and modelling), proficiency in the R programming language (of particular value if coupled with TMB), familiarity with version control pipelines, preferably experience in fisheries stock assessment (high consideration is given to experiences with integrated and state-space models, simulations and management strategy evaluations), a good scientific publication record. Experience in marine or fisheries management, especially developing and delivering advice, will also be beneficial.
The position requires a PhD in quantitative analysis of biological systems (e.g. statistics, mathematics, modelling, marine biology, fisheries biology or other relevant fields).
The ability to work independently, as well as in teams, and to deliver results (reports, analyses, scientific papers) according to deadlines is essential. Good communication skills, and willingness to communicate, both to scientific and public audiences, are important. Fluent oral and written skills in English are required. Knowledge of Swedish will be favorably considered. If you are a non-Swedish speaker, we expect you to try to learn Swedish when you start your position (SLU arranges Swedish courses). Emphasis will be placed on personal qualities such as collaboration skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and the capacity for independent work.
About us
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction 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. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden. SLU has around 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 4,5 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Read more about our benefits and working at SLU by visiting: https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/
Lysekil
Indefinite-term employment. SLU may use probationary employment.
As agreed.
Please submit your application before deadline 15 September 2026. You can submit your application by clicking the button below.
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The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction 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. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden. SLU has around 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 4,5 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
The University of Gothenburg tackles society's challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future. At the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences (BioEnv) we have teaching and research activities that stretch from the alpine ecosystem, through forests, cultivated land and streams, all the way into the marine environment. In these environments we study different levels of biological organisation from genes, individuals and populations to communities and ecosystems. We work within ecology, evolution, physiology, systematics, and combinations of these fields in order to understand the impact of natural and anthropogenic changes of the environment. The department is placed at two different localities: in the building Natrium located on Medicinareberget in Gothenburg and Kristineberg Center in Fiskebäckskil. The current position is placed at Natrium. We offer The University of Gothenburg is a state authority, which means special benefits, more holidays and a great pension. We also offer flexible time contracts to balance private and work life. You can read more about our employment benefits https://www.gu.se/jobba-hos-oss/formaner-och-forsakringar-vid-goteborgs-universitet. Duties This project will focus on the genetics underlying thermal tolerance and performance in zebrafish. It will also investigate the thermal tolerance of warm-adapted zebrafish larvae. The project may involve collaborations with, and travel to, other universities The project will be lab based, working on established zebrafish lines that already exist in the Jutfelt lab This employment includes testing thermal performance and tolerance of zebrafish, leading zebrafish reproduction including artificial selection, analysing data, and writing articles. Techniques used within the project include thermal tolerance assays, early life stage work, cell lines, GMO zebrafish. Shorter periods may also be spent travelling to other universities. Qualifications To be eligible for employment as a researcher, the applicant must have a PhD exam in a relevant subject (Animal physiology, fish ecophysiology) as outlined in the advertisement. The exam must be finished before closing date for this announcement. Required qualifications for the employment: The position requires a PhD in fish thermal physiology. The candidate must be proficient in scientific writing, ideally demonstrated through several first author peer-reviewed articles. Desirable qualifications for the employment: Experience with the zebrafish model system is beneficial, ideally with previous experience in zebrafish genetics and genetic manipulation. Previous work on early life stages is also considered a positive. We are looking for a candidate who enjoys teamwork and contributes to a positive social work environment. The candidate should also be able to work and problem solve independently. The position includes collaborations with other groups. It is therefore important that you are reliable, flexible and enjoy collaborating with others. Excellent communication skills, written and spoken, in English are necessary since we work in an international environment. Employment This is a fixed-term employment position for 11 months, extent 100%, placed at the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, building Natrium. Starting date is September 15 or upon agreement. Contact information for the post For further information please contact: Fredrik Jutfelt, Professor Phone: 0766 184848 Email: fredrik.jutfelt@bioenv.gu.se Webpage: https://www.gu.se/en/research/jutfelt-fish-ecophysiology-lab Åsa Arrhenius, Head of Department Phone: +46 31 786 26 25 Email: asa.arrhenius@bioenv.gu.se If you have any questions about the employment process, please contact HR at the Department of Biological and Environmental Science, hr@bioenv.gu.se Unions Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/en/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/how-to-apply-for-a-position#collective-agreement-and-union-representatives Application To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to create an account in our recruitment system. Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline. The application should be written in English and must include: A cover letter with the applicant's justification for the application, i.e., that describes how the applicant meets the selection criteria A list of qualifications (CV) Certificate of PhD exam and other educations of relevance Complete list of publications, including submitted and preprinted manuscripts Employments certificates and other documents deemed important by the applicant The top ranked candidates will be selected for an interview, which might be held in English and could also be performed digitally. Applications must be received by: 2026-07-31 The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations. Salaries are set individually at the University. In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden's regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed. In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.
We are seeking an ambitious applied researcher who wants to work at the forefront of data-driven nutrition and health. This is a unique opportunity to bridge mathematics, statistics, AI, and biomedical research in a highly interdisciplinary research environment. About us Fraunhofer-Chalmers Centre (FCC) is a leading research centre in industrial mathematics, modelling, simulation, optimisation, and data analytics. We operate at the interface between academic research and industrial needs, often in interdisciplinary projects where mathematics, data, and domain expertise meet. Together with the nutrition research group led by Professor Rikard Landberg at Chalmers University of Technology, we conduct advanced research in data-driven nutrition, health, and food science. With large-scale diet and health data, omics data, biomarkers, digital food and health services, we establish predictive models for evaluation of the role of diet in health and disease and establish personalized dietary strategies for more effective disease prevention. In many cases, the work involves time series data, dynamic processes and phenomena, where both methods and interpretation must account for temporal dynamics. Data typically comes from intervention studies conducted in Gothenburg and or from large cohorts and biobanks from international collaborators. To secure and further develop this important collaboration, we are now recruiting an applied researcher with a strong quantitative profile and interest in nutrition, health, or medicine. Your role As an applied researcher in this area, you will: Act as a key person in the collaboration between FCC and the nutrition research group at Chalmers. Lead and conduct research projects in data-driven nutrition, such as:analysis of time series data and dynamic processes, where signals and responses evolve over time. statistical modelling, AI, and machine learning on large epidemiological cohorts, diet and health data analysis of omics data (metabolomics, proteomics, microbiome, etc.) development of predictive dynamical models and digital decision-support tools for nutrition and health method development in causal inference, integration of heterogeneous data sources, uncertainty quantification Work with a wide range of data types, for example dietary records, biomarkers, omics data, registry data, and sensor data such as CGM measurements (continuous glucose monitoring), activity trackers, and other wearable sensors. Serve as a bridge between domain researchers (nutrition, medicine, food science) and quantitative experts (mathematics, statistics, AI&ML, systems engineering). Supervise, collaborate, and support PhD students and postdocs involved in joint projects. Your profile We are looking for someone who: Holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Automatic Control, Signal Processing, Systems Engineering, Data Science, or a related field. Has experience in data-driven research, preferably related to biomedicine, nutrition, epidemiology, food science, or public health. Is proficient in modern statistical modelling, AI & machine learning methods (e.g. system identification, regression models, mixed-effects modeling, Bayesian methods, deep learning, variational autoencoders, generative AI). Is an experienced programmer in R and/or Python, and used to working with large datasets and reproducible analysis workflows. Enjoys working in interdisciplinary environments and is curious about understanding biological/nutritional research questions in depth. It is meritorious if you also: Have experience working with cohort data, registry data, clinical studies, or omics data. Have previously worked in projects involving both academic and industrial/external partners. Have experience supervising PhD students, postdocs, or junior researchers. Can communicate in both Swedish and English; excellent English is required. What we offer With us, you will: Have a unique opportunity to combine advanced quantitative and data-driven methods with cutting-edge research in biomedicine, nutrition, and health. Work in a strong and long-term collaboration between Fraunhofer-Chalmers Centre and Chalmers division of Food and Nutrition Science, with access to both international academic and industrial networks. Influence the direction of a strategically important initiative in data-driven nutrition and health. Be part of a creative, collaborative, and international research environment with good opportunities for personal and scientific development. Employer: Fraunhofer-Chalmers Research Centre for Industrial Mathematics (Fraunhofer-Chalmers Centre, FCC) Employment: according to agreement Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Department: Systems and Data Analysis (in close collaboration with Chalmers) Application procedure The application should be written in English and attached as PDF-files, containing as specified below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files. - CV - Publication list - Transcript of grades - Personal letter with: A brief description of your research profile and how it relates to nutrition/health A brief motivation as to why you are interested in this position. Please apply no later than 16th August 2026. Evaluation of applications will be done on a continuous basis. Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered. Contact details to references will be requested after the interview. For questions, please contact: Mats Jirstrand, Head of Department, Systems and Data Analysis, Fraunhofer-Chalmers Centre E-mail: mats.jirstrand@fcc.chalmers.se Phone: +46 730 794303
The University of Gothenburg tackles society's challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future. Duties The position involves independent experimental research, including designing and conducting experiments, analysing and interpreting data, presenting research findings, and preparing scientific publications. You will be responsible for the day-to-day planning and execution of your research project while contributing to the project's overall objectives. You will work in an interdisciplinary research environment at the interface of laboratory-based experimentation, microbial engineering, plant science, and computational analysis. The project involves a range of techniques, including microbial cultivation, plant assays, molecular biology methods, construction of genetic libraries, yeast genetic engineering, high-throughput screening, and DNA sequencing. Qualifications To be eligible for employment as a researcher, the applicant must have a PhD exam in a relevant subject as outlined in the advertisement. The exam must be finished before closing date for this announcement. Required qualifications for the employment: PhD degree and >2 year postdoc experience in a biotechnological field with a strong background in synthetic biology. Experience with the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae is a must. The candidate should have strong skills in molecular biology, genetic library design and construction (incl. CRISPRa/i), high throughput screening using FACS and data analysis. The candidate should have experience with microbial cultivation in bioreactors, and analytics including HPLC, MS/MS. Desirable qualifications for the employment: Experience in scientific writing, including publications, reports, or grant applications, is also considered an advantage, as is experience working in interdisciplinary and collaborative research environments. We are looking for someone who is analytical, curious, and collaborative. As the project spans two universities and brings together multiple disciplines, you enjoy working with people from different backgrounds, building strong relationships, and communicating effectively across teams. You are motivated by understanding complex challenges, exploring new ideas, and developing practical solutions while contributing to an open and collaborative research environment. Excellent communication skills, written and spoken, in English are necessary since we work in an international environment. Employment This is a fixed-term employment position for 11 months, extent 100 %, placed at the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences. Starting as soon as possible or upon agreement. Contact information for the post For further information please contact: Henrik Aronsson, Professor Phone: tel:+46766184802 Email: mailto:henrik.aronsson@bioenv.gu.se Åsa Arrhenius, Head of Department Phone: +46 31 786 26 25 Email: mailto:asa.arrhenius@bioenv.gu.se If you have any questions about the employment process, please contact HR at the Department of Biological and Environmental Science, mailto:hr@bioenv.gu.se Unions Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/en/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/how-to-apply-for-a-position#collective-agreement-and-union-representatives Application To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to create an account in our recruitment system. Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline. The application should be written in English must include: A cover letter with the applicant's justification for the application, i.e., that describes how the applicant meets the selection criteria A list of qualifications (CV) Certificate of PhD exam and other educations of relevance Complete list of publications, including submitted and accepted manuscripts Employments certificates and other documents deemed important by the applicant The top ranked candidates will be selected for an interview, which might be held in English and could also be performed digitally. Applications must be received by: 2026-08-03 The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations. Salaries are set individually at the University. In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden's regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed. In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.