Research assistant within the Nippon Foundation-GEBCO-Seabed 2030 project

The Department of Geological Sciences is a department within the Faculty of Science with courses at master's, bachelor's and orientation levels. The department supports a broad range of basic research within marine geology and geophysics, geochemistry and classical geology.

More information about us, please visit: the Department of Geological Sciences.

Main responsibilities

The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO-Seabed 2030 project started in 2017 during the UN Ocean Conference in New York with the goal that all the world's oceans should be mapped by the year 2030 (https://seabed2030.org/). As of today, approx. 26% has been mapped, which means that there are huge areas of the world's oceans where the bottom topography is not known! Four regional centers started, each of which handles the depth data compilation within an assigned part of the world's oceans. At the Department of Geological Sciences, we are responsible for compiling depth data from the Arctic Ocean. Depth data comes to us in various formats and quality. These data need to be reviewed and processed before being incorporated into the global depth model that Seabed 2030 produces for GEBCO (General Bathymetric Chart of the Ocean: (www.gebco.net/). The depth model is in the form of a digital grid. It is used by tens of thousands around the world, including for map production in GIS (Geographic Information System), basis in various types of numerical models, and in Google Earth and Google Maps.

The tasks will mostly consist of digital processing of depth data with specific software (Caris, Qimera, QGIS and Python) and participating in the development of data assembly algorithms in the cloud. This also includes troubleshooting depth data. You must be able to work independently as well as in a group, and against deadlines as the project will have specific milestones. You should speak and write English fluently as summarizing the results in reports may occur.

Qualification requirements

The academic requirements for application are a bachelor's degree (or higher) in a natural science subject, which involves knowledge of GIS, digital data management and script programming. Geoscientific knowledge of the seabed and geophysical bottom mapping is an advantage, as well as experience working with depth data, e.g., processing of multibeam data, and skills in script programming.

The selection is based on how well the applicant is found to be able to complete the task. Particular emphasis is placed on the applicant's relevant knowledge and skills for the tasks, creativity, initiative, independence and ability to work together with other researchers. The evaluation is based on previous education and experience, ambition, the letter of motivation, and possible interviews.

About the employment

This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 12 months. Stockholm University applies individual salary setting. Start date as agreement.

We offer

With us, you will experience the dynamic interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and get favorable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good transport links to the city.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact

For more information, please contact Professor Martin Jakobsson, e-mail: martin.jakobsson@geo.su.se.

Application

Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete and that it is submitted before the deadline.

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.