IT and Data Officer

Om jobbet

The University of Gothenburg tackles society's challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 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.

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 Tjarno 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.

The University of Gothenburg's Skagerak Facility is seeking a skilled and versatile marine IT & Data Officerto strengthen our technical team. This position combines sea-going operations with shore-based support, focusing on IT systems, communications, and marine data management that underpin world-class research and education.

The Skagerak Facility is a research infrastructure that consists of the Research Vessel Skagerak; an inventory of scientific marine equipment, sensors and platforms; marine data; and technical, crew and management personnel. RV Skagerak is a state-of-the-art research vessel built to promote research and education in the marine sciences carried out either by the University of Gothenburg, or other national and international universities. The research and education on board are multidisciplinary and currently covers the Baltic Sea, the North Sea, Iceland and Greenland, although other areas of operation are also possible. RV Skagerak is also chartered by commercial companies, especially in marine environmental monitoring, offshore wind developments and seabed or infrastructure mapping. The Skagerak Facility is also the lead of the new national infrastructure SWERVE (Swedish Research Vessel Infrastructure for Marine Research), which enables broad national use of research vessels in Sweden, enhances technician training and career development opportunities, and ensures vessel data is collected to a high standard and made internationally available.

The Skagerak Facility's vision is to provide world-leading research infrastructure and services for advanced multidisciplinary marine research and education that will benefit global society.

Duties

The IT and Data Officer provides comprehensive IT, network, communications and data system support for the systems and networks aboard the RV Skagerak. The IT and Data Officer reports to the Skagerak Facility Ship Manager, and works cooperatively with shipboard scientists, vessel crew, the Marine Technician and management team, and other external users as required. The IT and Data Officer also has a secondary role as a stand-in, sea-going marine technician, providing at-sea support of scientific sensors and platforms for research and education voyages on an as-needed basis (for voyages up to 3 weeks at a time).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage data acquisition from sensors and systems to database storage
• Manage and develop data pipelines, quality control routines, and metadata standards to ensure delivery of high-quality scientific data, and according to national and international data standards.
• Support researchers and students with data workflows, scientific software, and equipment use.
• Engage in national and international data management forums, to ensure international standards are implemented, to find synergies and collaborations, and to avoid duplication in efforts.
• Provide technical support during research and educational cruises, including onboard IT networks, communication systems, and data handling.
• Develop IT tools and workflows that enhance marine data management and accessibility.
• Work with the University of Gothenburg IT Department to ensure delivery of the Skagerak Facility Service Level Agreement and oversight of the network needs onboard and onshore.
• Maintain and troubleshoot marine electronics, including sensors and electronic measurement systems.
• Contribute, if required, to workshop and warehouse inventory management, ensuring readiness of data systems and equipment, including mobilisation and de-mobilisation support for voyages.
• Work with the Skagerak Facility manager and team to support the collection of metrics for reporting, marketing and communication; support the efforts of the Skagerak Facility in showcasing the ship and its capabilities to the general public during tours and open-ship events.
• Work collaboratively to promote a safe, efficient, calm and supportive environment at sea and onshore.
• Provide technical support during research and educational cruises, including onboard IT networks, communication systems, and data handling.
• The position will require a security clearance due to the potential handling of sensitive data.

Qualifications

The following are considered requirements for the position:

• Strong knowledge of IT networks, onboard communication systems, and data management software.
• Familiarity with serial communication systems and relevant standards.
• Experience with data pipelines, quality control, and metadata management in scientific contexts.
• Practical skills in electronics and/or sensor systems.
• Experience with scientific data formats, databases, or IT development for research applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work at sea
• Fluent in English, and a working-level understanding of Swedish is a benefit.
• Demonstrated experience with Python and C, C++ to maintain existing code

The following is considered advantageous for the position:

• Demonstrated sea-going experience in support of marine research or education.
• Experience with ship-based scientific sensors and platforms, and their operations and maintenance.
• Organisational skills and experience with equipment inventory management.
• Ability to work effectively with researchers, educators, and students in a multidisciplinary environment

We offer

• An exciting role in an internationally active marine research infrastructure.
• Opportunities for professional development in marine IT systems, data management, and electronics.
• A chance to directly support research and education addressing critical questions in ocean science.

Employment

The employment is 100 % of full time and placed predominantly in Gothenburg at the Natrium building, or on the RV Skagerak at sea or in the homeport Nya Varvet. Starting date is upon agreement. A probationary employment might be applied. The official employment title for the position will be IT-specialist.

Contact information for the post

If you have any questions about the position, please contact

Louise Newman (louise.newman@gu.se; 0046 (0) 76 6182541)
Niklas Andersson (niklas.andersson.2@gu.se)

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact

Sofie Emanuelsson (sofie.emanuelsson@gu.se)

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande

Application

To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to create an account in our recruitment system. 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.

You should submit a CV and cover letter that outlines your experience related to the required and advantageous criteria, as well as motivation for applying.

Applications must be received by:16 January 2026

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.

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.