Researcher in Stock Assessment and Advice for Fisheries Management

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About the Position SLU Aqua has an opening for a researcher in stock assessment and advice for fisheries management at the Marine Fisheries Laboratory. The unit you will work in conducts research and stock assessment 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 across SLU Aqua, and contributes 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 position, as is applying for external research funding. The work areas 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 and national and international reporting Seeking research grants Teaching, mentoring, internal competency development, and third mission activities Your Background We are looking for someone with strong quantitative skills (i.e., analysis, statistics, and modeling), knowledge of the R programming language (particularly valuable in combination with TMB), familiarity with version control pipelines, ideally experience with fish stock assessment (significant weight is placed on experience with integrated and state-space models, simulations, and management strategy evaluations—MSE), and a strong scientific publication record. Experience in marine or fisheries management, especially in developing and communicating scientific advice, is also an important evaluation criterion. The position requires a doctoral degree in quantitative analysis of biological systems (e.g., statistics, mathematics, modeling, marine biology, fisheries biology, or other relevant fields). The ability to work independently as well as in a team and to deliver results (reports, analyses, scientific articles) within deadlines is essential. Good communication skills and a willingness to communicate to both scientific and public audiences are important. Fluent oral and written skills in English are required. It is an advantage 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 arranges Swedish courses). Emphasis will be placed on personal qualities such as collaboration ability, 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 seeking 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 toward data collection and analysis of fish, fishing, and ecosystems. The department is characterized by intense collaboration with the surrounding society. This creates a vital research environment and gives us unique opportunities to develop knowledge that is management-oriented 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/ Location: Lysekil Employment Type: Permanent position. SLU may apply a probationary period. Extent: 100% Start Date: By agreement. Application: Welcome to submit your application via the application button below by September 15, 2026. Trade Union Contact Persons: https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/ Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in developing sustainable living, grounded in science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between people, 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, experimental farms, and educational sites throughout the country. SLU has over 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students, and a turnover exceeding 4.5 billion kronor. The university is investing in attractive environments on its campus areas. We work for an equal and inclusive work environment where open dialogue between people with different experiences forms the foundation for scientific rigor, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and perspectives to apply for this position.About the Position SLU Aqua has an opening for a researcher in stock assessment and advice for fisheries management at the Marine Fisheries Laboratory. The unit you will work in conducts research and stock assessment 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 across SLU Aqua, and contributes to related environmental analysis and research areas such as environmental monitoring/data collection, climate effects,…

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13. 7. 2026

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