项目介绍

2026年4月17日

The Department of Marine Sciences, University of Gothenburg, (https://www.gu.se/en/marina-vetenskaper) combines extensive scientific competence with unique infrastructure to provide the most complete environment for marine science and education in Sweden. It is one of only a few such organisations in Europe. By integrating advanced research infrastructure with a strong link to societal needs and challenges, the Department contributes with new solutions to global ocean challenges.

The Department of Marine Sciences conducts research, education, and innovation related to the science of the ocean and its resources. Its activities are based in Gothenburg, at two research stations (Kristineberg Center for Marine Research and Innovation, and Tjärnö Marine Laboratory), and on the research vessel Skagerak. The Department has an interdisciplinary scope that encompasses marine biology, marine chemistry, marine geology, preservation of marine cultural heritage, and oceanography, working in all marine habitats from shallow bays and coastal seas to the open oceans. Our scientists and students often play leading roles in international collaborative research, including expeditions to Polar regions and the great seas of the world, as well as in our newly built laboratories with advanced equipment and complex analytical techniques. The Department also offers a wide range of undergraduate courses, a Bachelor’s degree, three Master’s degrees, and a Ph. D. programme, all within marine sciences. 

 Subject area 

Marine Biology / Deep-sea biodiversity and taxonomy

 Subject area description 

The position is placed at the Department of Marine Sciences within the Faculty of Science. The department conducts research and education across a broad spectrum of marine disciplines, with strong international engagement and access to advanced infrastructure.

This postdoctoral position is embedded in the international planet:deep programme, a major long-term initiative funded by the Nippon Foundation aimed at accelerating the discovery and description of deep-sea biodiversity through integrative taxonomy, global collaboration and capacity building. 

Duties 

The successful candidate will contribute to research within the planet:deep programme, with a focus on deep-sea biodiversity and taxonomy. The work will follow the project’s work plan and contribute to its scientific, policy and outreach goals.

Main responsibilities include:

• Conducting taxonomic research on deep-sea fauna (e.g. Annelida, Mollusca and related groups)
• Applying integrative taxonomy approaches combining morphology, molecular methods and imaging
• Analysing biodiversity patterns, biogeography and connectivity
• Contributing to scientific publications, reports and data outputs
• Participating in international collaborations, workshops and potentially research expeditions
• Supporting data integration into global repositories (e.g. OBIS, WoRMS, GBIF)
• Contributing to policy-relevant outputs and public engagement activities

The postdoctoral researcher will be part of an international consortium including leading institutions in Europe, the USA and the Pacific, working jointly on deep-sea biodiversity discovery and capacity development. 

 Eligibility 

To be eligible for appointment as a postdoc, the applicant is required to have a doctoral degree or a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree. This eligibility requirement must be met before the employment decision is made. 

In the first instance, those who have completed their degree no more than three years prior to the end of the application period shall be considered. Those who have completed their degree more than three years prior to the end of the application period may also be considered in the first instance if special grounds exist. Special grounds relate to leave of absence due to illness, parental leave, commissions of trust within union organisations, service within the defence services or other similar circumstances, as well as clinical service or service/assignment relevant to the subject area. 

To qualify for the position of this postdoc, the applicant must hold a doctoral degree in marine biology, zoology, or a closely related discipline. 

Qualifications 

Assessment criteria 

Selection will be based on:

• Scientific expertise in deep-sea biodiversity and invertebrate taxonomy
• Experience with molecular methods (e.g. DNA barcoding, metabarcoding) and morphology-based taxonomy
• Publication record relevant to the position
• Experience with deep-sea or benthic ecosystems (meritorious)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in international teams
• Excellent communication skills in English

Experience with large collaborative projects, data standards (e.g. Darwin Core), and policy-relevant research is considered an advantage.

Employment 

The employment is a fixed-term employment for 2 years, 100% of full time and placed at the Department of Marine Science in Gothenburg. Starting date is upon agreement.

Contact information for the post 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Dr. Thomas Dahlgren, +46 (0)766183287, thomas.dahlgren@marine.gu.se 
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact, HR, helen.tholander@gu.se 

Unions 

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/en/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/how-to-apply-for-a-position#collective-agreement-and-union-representatives

Application 

Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline.  

The application should include:

• CV
• Cover letter
• List of publications
• Copies of degree certificates
• Contact details of referees

 Applications must be received by: 2026-05-07 

 Information for International Applicants 

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The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions

The University of Gothenburg promotes equal opportunities, equality and diversity.

The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.

Salaries are set individually at the University.

In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.

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