The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 53 500 students and 6 500 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract scientists and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

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The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 53 500 students and 6 500 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programs attract scientists and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

The Department of Marine Sciences at the University is Sweden's most complete environment for marine research and marine education, and is one of only a few such organizations in Europe.

 

Tasks

We are looking for a person who will be responsible for processing ADCP data from an Offshore Sensing Sailbuoy. The ideal candidate must possess a high degree of maturity and is capable of understanding technical documents, communicating with industrial partners, capable of independent problem solving, efficient at creating clear reproducible Python code that processes large ADCP datasets from raw to science quality and is able to communicate their work in the form of written manuals and presentations. The candidate must be able to plan, coordinate and carry out their work within predefined deadlines and continuously adapt their plans according to the outcomes of their work.

 

Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:

  • Configuration of Sailbuoy ADCP
  • Determine the optimal sampling sequence according to multiple sensors on a Sailbuoy
  • Able to process real-time ADCP data to a readable format for a science audience to ensure sensor functionality
  • Post-processing of the ADCP data to the format required for scientific research
  • Presentation of example process data with expected outputs of manuals and PowerPoint presentations

 

Qualifications

  • A Master’s degree in Marine Science is required.
  • Experience in physical oceanography, with an understanding of the complex hydrography and transport processes in the oceanic mixed layer. The candidate and must show experience of data analysis from autonomous surface vehicles.
  • Written and oral communication skills including ability to write scientific articles and give scientific presentations.
  • Detailed knowledge of the functionality of an Offshore Sensing Sailbuoy. It is preferable if the candidate is able to pilot a Sailbuoy and understands the platforms’ movements in the water and its data collection procedure.
  • Must be familiar Python coding language, be able to read raw data formats and produce scientific quality output. The candidate will must be able to produce clear, reproducible code.
  • Excellent communication skills in speech and writing in English is essential.

 

 

Terms of employment

First day of employment: As soon as possible and by appointment.

The employment is limited to four months full time from starting date.

You will enjoy a full range of holiday and travel benefits as well as national accident and business travel insurance.

 

Last day for application

21 September 2021

 

The application must contain

CV with education, training and work experiences list.

A document that explains why you are interested in this job.

 

Information

For further information, please contact Professor Sebastiaan Swart, email: sebastiaan.swart@marine.gu.se.

 

In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.