Researcher in Marine Sciences (University of Gothenburg)

University: University of Gothenburg, Sweden Reference Number: PAR 2025/913 Department: Department of Marine Sciences Location: RV Skagerak (homeport Nya Varvet), Gothenburg, Sweden Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary/Probationary possible Application Deadline: 12 January 2026 About the Department & Facility The Department of Marine Sciences is a leading institution in marine research, integrating research, education, and innovation. The department operates two research stations and the RV Skagerak, a state-of-the-art research vessel for multidisciplinary marine science. The Skagerak Facility provides: Research vessel support Scientific equipment, sensors, and platforms Marine data management Technical, crew, and management personnel support The Facility also leads SWERVE – the Swedish Research Vessel Infrastructure for Marine Research – supporting national use of research vessels and technician training. Role Overview The Research Engineer provides technical support for marine research and education aboard the RV Skagerak. This includes ship- and shore-based duties, equipment maintenance, data management, and supporting voyage operations. Key aspects: At-sea support: up to 3-week trips, ~100 days at sea annually Work closely with Skagerak Facility IT/Data Manager and Ship Manager Handle diverse scientific and commercial users from Sweden and internationally Security clearance required Primary Responsibilities Operate and maintain oceanographic sensors, sampling equipment, and research platforms (e.g., CTD, ADCP, Ferrybox, echo sounders) Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and modify mechanical and electronic systems Support data collection, IT systems, and data pipelines Manage workshop and warehouse inventory, develop and maintain inventory software Train voyage participants in scientific platform use Support planning, purchase, and implementation of new equipment Contribute to safety, collaboration, and documentation onboard and onshore Participate in SWERVE actions and the Swedish National Marine Technicians Network Qualifications Required: Sea-going experience supporting marine research or education Strong interpersonal skills, calm and professional onboard Advanced knowledge of at least one key scientific system or practical experience with several Technical skills in maintenance, repair, and calibration Familiarity with IT networks, data handling, and scientific data systems Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams Fluent in English (Swedish beneficial) Desirable: Scientific background or experience in laboratory settings Experience in marine sciences (chemistry, oceanography) or electronics/sensors Knowledge of work environment and health & safety Experience with inventory/equipment management software Employment & Benefits Full-time (100%) with work primarily aboard RV Skagerak, at homeport, and port facilities Office facilities in Gothenburg Natrium building available as needed Starting date: upon agreement Dynamic role in an internationally connected marine research environment Professional development opportunities in marine technology and data management Application Instructions Applications must be submitted via the University of Gothenburg recruitment portal, in English, and include: CV Cover letter outlining experience related to the essential and desirable criteria and motivation Deadline: 12 January 2026 Contacts: Louise Newman: louise.newman@gu.se \| +46 76 6182541 Niklas Andersson: niklas.andersson.2@gu.se Recruitment questions: Sofie Emanuelsson, sofie.emanuelsson@gu.se Unions: University of Gothenburg Union Representatives If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Physicaloxy

University: University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference Number: PAR 2025/913
Department: Department of Marine Sciences
Location: RV Skagerak (homeport Nya Varvet), Gothenburg, Sweden
Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary/Probationary possible
Application Deadline: 12 January 2026

About the Department & Facility

The Department of Marine Sciences is a leading institution in marine research, integrating research, education, and innovation. The department operates two research stations and the RV Skagerak, a state-of-the-art research vessel for multidisciplinary marine science.

The Skagerak Facility provides:

Research vessel support
Scientific equipment, sensors, and platforms
Marine data management
Technical, crew, and management personnel support

The Facility also leads SWERVE – the Swedish Research Vessel Infrastructure for Marine Research – supporting national use of research vessels and technician training.

Role Overview

The Research Engineer provides technical support for marine research and education aboard the RV Skagerak. This includes ship- and shore-based duties, equipment maintenance, data management, and supporting voyage operations.

Key aspects:

At-sea support: up to 3-week trips, ~100 days at sea annually
Work closely with Skagerak Facility IT/Data Manager and Ship Manager
Handle diverse scientific and commercial users from Sweden and internationally
Security clearance required

Primary Responsibilities

Operate and maintain oceanographic sensors, sampling equipment, and research platforms (e.g., CTD, ADCP, Ferrybox, echo sounders)
Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and modify mechanical and electronic systems
Support data collection, IT systems, and data pipelines
Manage workshop and warehouse inventory, develop and maintain inventory software
Train voyage participants in scientific platform use
Support planning, purchase, and implementation of new equipment
Contribute to safety, collaboration, and documentation onboard and onshore
Participate in SWERVE actions and the Swedish National Marine Technicians Network

Qualifications

Required:

Sea-going experience supporting marine research or education
Strong interpersonal skills, calm and professional onboard
Advanced knowledge of at least one key scientific system or practical experience with several
Technical skills in maintenance, repair, and calibration
Familiarity with IT networks, data handling, and scientific data systems
Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
Fluent in English (Swedish beneficial)

Desirable:

Scientific background or experience in laboratory settings
Experience in marine sciences (chemistry, oceanography) or electronics/sensors
Knowledge of work environment and health & safety
Experience with inventory/equipment management software

Employment & Benefits

Full-time (100%) with work primarily aboard RV Skagerak, at homeport, and port facilities
Office facilities in Gothenburg Natrium building available as needed
Starting date: upon agreement
Dynamic role in an internationally connected marine research environment
Professional development opportunities in marine technology and data management