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Swedish Research Vessel Infrastructure for Marine Research (SWERVE) Project Officer
DutiesThe Swedish Research Vessel Infrastructure for Marine Research (SWERVE) is a new national infrastructure (starting 2024) funded by the Swedish Research Council that brings together existing research vessel and data management infrastructure to enhance access to vessels, equipment, technical expertise and data.
The SWERVE infrastructure is delivered through a partnership of 7 organisations: Stockholm University, Swedish Geological Survey, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Umeå University, Swedish Polar Research Secretariat, the University of Gothenburg, and the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute. Together, these organisations provide access to six advanced research vessels (Electra, Ocean Survey, Svea, KBV181, Oden and Skagerak respectively) and data management infrastructure and support through the National Oceanographic Data Centre. The objectives of SWERVE are to:
The University of Gothenburg is the host organisation for SWERVE and oversees the management and delivery of the infrastructure. SWERVE activities will be coordinated through a secretariat, which is based at the GU Department of Marine Sciences. The Secretariat and operations of SWERVE are managed by a director under the guidance of the SWERVE Steering Committee. A SWERVE Project Officer (PO) is now being sought, to work with the director, partner organisations, infrastructure managers, work module leads and the national network of marine researchers and technicians, to implement activities and achieve SWERVE objectives.
SWERVE activities are delivered through three work modules: 1) Coordination, Management and Communication, 2) Technical expertise and data management, and 3) Ship time access. The PO will be responsible for delivering modules 1 and 3 and where required will support the other module leads to deliver Module 2. The duty and responsibility of the PO is to support the Director in all aspects of SWERVE, which includes planning and support for module work plans; delivery of communication actions, such as the ship user network, website, newsletters, surveys, presentations and meetings; delivery of a ship-time application process for marine researchers, which includes working with vessel managers to establish the Marine Facilities Planning software for review and allocation of ship-time; coordination of actions related to national applications for ship-time funding and providing support to vessel operators for planning of research voyages where required; support for the organisation of annual Steering Committee meetings and documents; support with reporting requirements and tracking of KPI and impact metrics; community networking and engagement; and acting as a point-of-contact for stakeholders.
The SWERVE PO will be someone who has experience in delivering complex programs that require a high degree of organisation and administrative competence. They will be experienced in building networks and relationships, and bringing together diverse stakeholder needs into integrated outcomes.
QualificationsEssential Criteria
Preferred Criteria
Applicants are encouraged to give specific examples of their experience in working with diverse stakeholder groups towards a common goal and to use their application to showcase their ability to produce professional and appealing documents.
The position is based at the Department of Marine Sciences “Natrium” building in Gothenburg, and the working language in the office will be English. Communication with the national marine research community will be in both Swedish and English (written and oral).
EmploymentThe position is based at the Department of Marine Sciences “Natrium” building in Gothenburg, and the working language in the office will be English. Communication with the national marine research community will be in both Swedish and English (written and oral).
Contact information for the postIf you have any questions about the position, please contact Ship Manager, RV, Skagerak Louise Newman e-post: [email protected] If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR, Blerina Rushiti e-post: [email protected]
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Applications must be received by: 2024-04-09
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