Two Environmental Analysts for SLU Aqua

Job Details

You will be active in various collection and analysis activities conducted within the framework of the EU Data Collection Regulation and/or various projects the Department of Aquatic Resources carries out on behalf of the Maritime and Water Authority.

The tasks include work in the field, analysis of biological samples, report writing and compilation, analysis and presentation of data as well as communication with professional fishermen.

The fieldwork is extensive and involves the collection of various types of data via sampling programs on board commercial fishing boats as well as on research vessels of various sizes. The work entails flexible working hours and some work on weekends.

The biological analysis included in the service is mainly ongoing and routine biological analysis of fish according to established criteria for age, height, weight, sex and maturity assessment. In some part, the service also includes the application of other methods such as histology.

Requirements

We are looking for you who are a trained biologist or have an equivalent natural science degree in another subject. As a person, you are responsible, driven and good at communicating. You enjoy working in a group but you are also comfortable working independently if required. You otherwise need to be thorough, used to working systematically and have a flexible approach. You have an interest in the marine environment, fish and fishing.

We will attach great importance to your personal suitability.

You shall:

• Have a bachelor's degree in biology, marine biology, environmental science or other academic education that the employer deems equivalent.
• be able to express yourself well, both spoken and written, in Swedish and English.
• have experience in the analysis of data.
• have experience in extensive fieldwork.
• have seafaring experience.
• have a driver's license for a car.

It is meritorious if:

• has experience in biological analysis of fish.
• has experience in the preparation and analysis of histological preparations.
• you have experience in handling relatively large amounts of data.
• you have experience of working in R and good knowledge of excel.
• you have good seafaring experience and experience from working on commercial fishing vessels and/or research vessels.
• you have completed maritime safety training.

Contact Information

Application deadline

11 November 2026

Contact persons

Business contact persons

• Andreas Wikström
• Unit Manager
• +46 10 478 4019
• andreas.wikstrom@slu.se


• Katja Ringdahl
• Environmental analyst
• +46 10 478 4043
• katja.ringdahl@slu.se