Researcher in Marine Environment

Sveriges Meteorologiska och Hydrologiska Institu · plný úvazek

Göteborgseskaderns Plats 3, Västra Frölunda, Švédsko

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) is now recruiting an oceanographer with a biogeochemical focus to our oceanography research unit. Are you interested in marine environment and climate issues, and do you also enjoy programming and oceanographic modeling? Then this job is for you. The oceanographic research unit has expertise in a range of areas related to marine research, including marine biology, marine observations, numerical modeling, and remote sensing. The unit consists of around 20 specialists in biological, chemical, and physical oceanography, as well as mathematics and computer programming. Our staff are located at SMHI's offices in Norrköping and Gothenburg. The unit is divided into two groups. The group for which this position is available primarily focuses on marine research concerning Sweden's coastal zone, as well as the Baltic Sea and North Sea. Biogeochemical modeling is an important method in this work. About the Position As a researcher, you will develop new knowledge about the coastal zone in the present day and in a changing climate, and contribute to ensuring that water management has annually updated foundation data. This involves qualified analyses and computer simulations using numerical ocean models, as well as participation in further developing the model system through implementation and analysis of biogeochemical processes on shorter and longer timescales. Process and impact studies, as well as analyses of model simulations and observations, are part of daily work, as are model development and creation of driving data. The Swedish Coastal Zone Model, observations, and climate simulations will be used for this work. The role also includes presenting your work in various settings, both verbally and in writing, for example through publication in scientific journals, at scientific conferences, and in collaboration with County Administrative Boards, the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management, and Water Authorities. Work is carried out within the framework of national and European research projects as well as Swedish water management, and involves participation in all phases of projects, from planning to implementation and reporting. About You We are looking for someone with research training in oceanography or other education that SMHI considers equivalent. The role requires excellent English skills, and it is highly meritorious to have excellent Swedish skills. You must have work authorization to work in Sweden (EU). Further requirements include: Experience with programming and handling large datasets Experience with analysis, image processing, and statistical programs such as Python or similar Knowledge of ocean physics and biogeochemistry Experience working with numerical models It is highly meritorious to have: Worked in Fortran Knowledge of coastal zone marine physical and biogeochemical processes It is meritorious to have: Experience with Linux and/or Unix Experience with Git Knowledge of statistical analysis methods Experience using and analyzing data from coupled physical-biogeochemical models Experience with project work in the form of conducting project applications, project management, and participation in international research networks Documented experience of written and oral scientific publication As a person, we see that you have a strong interest in scientific questions in general, and in marine environment and climate issues in particular. You should enjoy working with programming and oceanographic modeling and have drive in your research. We would like to see that you are goal-oriented, engaged, proactive, and enjoy working both independently and with others. You should also be attentive and flexible in your working style and be quality-conscious. You should not hesitate to ask for help and be helpful to others. You should be well-organized with the ability to structure work, both independently and with others, with clear goals and sub-goals, and to meet deadlines. The ability to present your work, thoughts, and ideas in individual meetings and to an audience is important to us, as is speaking clearly, eloquently, and with engagement. Employment Type: Permanent, full-time Work Location: Position is at SMHI's offices in Norrköping or Gothenburg. The position may involve travel, both nationally and internationally. Application Deadline: Sunday, October 4, 2026 Learn more about SMHI as a workplace and our offer https://www.smhi.se/jobba-pa-smhi/smhi-som-arbetsplats. SMHI is a Swedish expert authority with a global perspective and a vital task in predicting changes in weather, water, and climate. Through scientific foundation and through knowledge, research, and services, we contribute to increasing the sustainability of society as a whole. Every day, around the clock, year-round. SMHI is a civil protection agency, and as an employee you may be called upon to be assigned to the agency for civil protection purposes. Employment may involve placement in a security classification. Approved security clearance with records check in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585) is a prerequisite for employment if applicable. Please note that documents and information you send to SMHI through your application become a public record. This means that all material in the application, including attachments, may need to be released to anyone who requests it if the information is not covered by confidentiality under the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act. For those with protected personal information, contact the responsible HR specialist for this recruitment. You should not apply digitally, email your application, email personal information, or create an account in our recruitment system. Contact information for the responsible HR specialist can be found at the bottom of the announcement.