Research Assistant in Environmental Data Analysis

2 weeks ago


Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden SLU Full time
Research Assistant in Environmental Data Analysis

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Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment

We seek a person with strong quantitative skills and training in environmental sciences who is interested in data analysis and modelling

About the position

The position will involve a number of tasks related to environmental assessment, e.g. hydrological processes, ecological status classification and water chemistry analysis. The tasks will involve data compilation and analysis as well as the setup and application of catchment scale models and reporting. A major part of the position is related to the hydrology of constructed wetlands. The candidate will have the opportunity to conduct field work at multiple sites in Mälardalen to collect the data used for calibration of a hydrological model. This model will be used to simulate the hydrology of constructed agricultural wetlands in a changing climate. Other tasks will contribute to supporting division work on environmental assessment. The successful candidate will work with researchers in the Division of Geochemistry and Hydrology at the Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment, SLU Sweden.

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Mandatory qualifications

  • a Bachelor degree in environmental sciences (or equivalent).
  • good written and spoken English skills
  • valid driver's license
  • setup and use of catchment scale hydrological models
  • use of tools for model calibration and sensitivity analysis
  • familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of climate scenario assessment
  • field sampling including downloading data from sensors/loggers, collection of water chemistry and greenhouse gas samples
About us

The Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment is working with applied environmental science, with a national responsibility for assessing the condition of Swedish surface waters with respect to water chemistry, pollution and aquatic biota. The research focuses on geochemical and hydrological processes, aquatic ecology and biodiversity, microbial ecology as well as on environmental chemistry and aquatic ecotoxicology. The department has some 140 employees, of which approximately half are researchers/doctoral students and the other half are technical and administrative staff.

Please submit your application before deadline 20 June Month 2024. You can submit your application by clicking the button below.

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden.

SLU has around 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 3 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

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