Research Engineer

The Department of Wildlife, Fish, and Environmental Studies (VFM; www.slu.se/viltfiskmiljo) is located in Umeå. VFM conducts teaching, research and environmental monitoring within the field of wildlife and fish. The focus of our international research environment is the comprehensive study of the interplay between animal and plant, with and without human influence, often in relation to the prerequisites and demands of the industries that depend on natural resources. In geographical terms, we work on both national and international arenas. Our research is organized into four fields of competence: Wildlife ecology and biodiversity, Fish biology and genetics, Aquaculture, and Wildlife and fish tourism. We do both basic and applied research. Our research projects have clear links to both wild animals and to animals with varying degrees of domestication, and to the different roles of human beings. Our activities attract considerable interest from society at large. We do field and laboratory work all year round, on land, in and under water, and in the air, at times in demanding circumstances. At present, about 70 people work at our department, 55 of whom are researchers/doctoral students while 16 comprise laboratory staff, technicians and administrative staff. Duties: We are looking for a person who is interested in both field and laboratory work and who will guarantee the quality of collected data all the way to the actual analysis stage conducted by the research teams. Duties may include collection, conducting inventories, sampling, preparation of samples, monitoring and marking of animals. At times, you will be required to work in places other than Umeå. Database processing is a central component of the work. Duties may also include putting in order, servicing and coordinating technical equipment, and also IT and GIS-related tasks