Are you driven by transfering your environmental knowledge into positive social change and do you want to help develop sustainable use of our oceans? Do you have the skills to develop projects and manage people? Do you want to work at a leading international marine research station? Then you might be our new colleague.

About the role

As a senior researcher and project manager at IVL, you are expected to both develop research applications and services to authorities and companies, and implement these together with many different competences within IVL and from external partners. You will work with an emphasis on marine low trophic level aquaculture and/or developing sustainable management of Swedish mussel and oyster populations.

Your background

To succeed in the role:

• PhD in aquaculture or marine biology.
• At least 5 years of post-doctoral work experience, experience in project development and implementation as researcher or consultant.
• Broad knowledge and experience in the field, both practical and theoretical, and interest in interdisciplinary work.
• You must be able to express yourself well in speech and writing in English and it is an advange if you master Swedish or another Scandinavian language.
• You should be able to independently write research applications and tenders and lead projects from start to finish.

Your personal qualities

We are looking for a positive, driven, sociable, communicative and collaborative person with a strong commitment to the environment who wants to develop projects and activities together with others.

What we offer you

We offer a workplace at Kristineberg Centre for Marine Research and Innovation, one of Europe's largest and oldest marine biological research stations. In addition to its own laboratory and workboat, IVL has access to shared infrastructure at the station. We work in a creative and stimulating environment where everyone has a great deal of personal responsibility and good opportunities for personal and professional development.

As an IVL employee, you will be part of a workplace that values diversity, co-operation, innovation and commitment. As a senior researcher, you will be part of IVL's research network and be offered ongoing project training. At IVL there is a good community with sports club, art association, and other activities. At IVL you will have the opportunity to work with your environmental and sustainability commitment for real!

We welcome your application

Please apply with your CV by clicking on ‘Apply here’. We will evaluate applications and interview candidates on a rolling basis during the application period so please do not delay in applying.

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