Coordinator of Biology (University of Gothenburg)

Institution: University of Gothenburg Department: Department of Marine Sciences Reference Number: PAR 2026/305 Employment Type: Permanent, 100% Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Application Deadline: 20 June 2026 About the University of Gothenburg The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58,000 students and 6,800 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future. About the Department of Marine Sciences The Department conducts research, education, and innovation related to the science of the ocean and its resources. Its activities are based in: Gothenburg Kristineberg Center for Marine Research and Innovation Tjärnö Marine Laboratory Research vessel Skagerak The department has an interdisciplinary scope covering: Marine biology Marine chemistry Marine geology Marine cultural heritage Oceanography Research spans all marine environments, from coastal waters to the open ocean and polar regions. It is involved in international collaborations and expeditions, including large-scale global ocean projects. Position Overview We are looking for a highly motivated and curious Data Coordinator to support ocean research through advanced data management of unique observational datasets. You will work at the intersection of: Oceanography Data science Environmental research Your work will transform raw observational data into: Quality-controlled datasets Findable and reusable scientific outputs (FAIR principles) Data supporting scientific research and decision-making You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary research team and contribute to understanding ocean dynamics and climate variability. Research Context & Projects You may work within international projects including: WHIRLS (ERC project): www.whirls.eu SOFIA project Collaborations across France, Germany, and South Africa Key Responsibilities Within the Polar Gliders research group (www.polargliders.com), responsibilities include: Data Management Processing observational datasets (gliders, USVs, ships, etc.) Applying metadata standards and FAIR principles Publishing datasets on Zenodo and ERDDAP Maintaining ERDDAP data server Software & Infrastructure Maintaining polargliders.com website Managing reproducible code for scientific data processing and visualization Managing Google Drive documentation systems Maintaining local server infrastructure Optional / Development Tasks Training in remote piloting of gliders and USVs Participation in oceanographic expeditions Attendance at project meetings and workshops Qualifications Master’s degree in Ocean Science or equivalent Experience with Python and GitHub (open-source workflows) Ability to work in international and interdisciplinary teams Strong communication skills in English (oral and written) Ability to adapt to dynamic research environments Proactive problem-solving skills Interest in marine sensors and scientific instrumentation Personal qualities are highly emphasized. Employment Details Type: Permanent position Workload: 100% Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Contact Sebastiaan Swart – sebastiaan.swart@gu.se Marcel du Plessis – marcel.du.plessis@gu.se HR (Blerina Rushiti) – blerina.rushiti@gu.se Union Representatives Information available via University of Gothenburg website. Application Information Applications must be submitted through the University of Gothenburg recruitment portal. Deadline: 20 June 2026 Additional Information Individual salary setting applies Equal opportunity employer Applications are archived for 2 years (or returned upon request) Recruitment agencies are not accepted If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Institution: University of Gothenburg
Department: Department of Marine Sciences
Reference Number: PAR 2026/305
Employment Type: Permanent, 100%
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Application Deadline: 20 June 2026

About the University of Gothenburg

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58,000 students and 6,800 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

About the Department of Marine Sciences

The Department conducts research, education, and innovation related to the science of the ocean and its resources.

Its activities are based in:

Gothenburg
Kristineberg Center for Marine Research and Innovation
Tjärnö Marine Laboratory
Research vessel Skagerak

The department has an interdisciplinary scope covering:

Marine biology
Marine chemistry
Marine geology
Marine cultural heritage
Oceanography

Research spans all marine environments, from coastal waters to the open ocean and polar regions. It is involved in international collaborations and expeditions, including large-scale global ocean projects.

Position Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated and curious Data Coordinator to support ocean research through advanced data management of unique observational datasets.

You will work at the intersection of: