Underwater Acoustics Researcher | Fieldwork & Modelling

IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute is expanding its underwater acoustics team in Gothenburg, offering roles that combine field measurements, data analysis and modelling in marine environments. The role emphasizes collaboration with clients and partners across multidisciplinary projects and may evolve to leadership based on experience.

A solid technical foundation and a willingness to learn are valued, with English proficiency encouraged and Swedish language as an advantage.

Qualifications

• MSc degree required in engineering, physics, oceanography, marine science or related field.
• Relevant experience may include acoustics, signal processing, programming, marine measurements, modelling, environmental analysis.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate field measurements of underwater sound.
• Apply and develop methods for analysing and modelling underwater sound.
• Collaborate with clients, partners and colleagues across projects and teams.
• Work on research projects and commissioned assignments in cross-disciplinary teams.
• Engage with marine biologists to understand environmental impacts of underwater noise.

Skills

Acoustics

Signal processing

Programming

Marine measurements

Modelling

Environmental analysis

Education

MSc degree in engineering, physics, oceanography, marine science or related field

Job description

IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute is expanding its underwater acoustics team in Gothenburg, offering roles that combine field measurements, data analysis and modelling in marine environments. The role emphasizes collaboration with clients and partners across multidisciplinary projects and may evolve to leadership based on experience.

A solid technical foundation and a willingness to learn are valued, with English proficiency encouraged and Swedish language as an advantage.