Head of Research, WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute
The Head of Research will report to the Director of the Ocean Institute and will be appointed to a full Professorial position at WMU. She/he will work with the Director to foster excellence in ocean research, dialogue, capacity building and policy support in meeting ocean obligations, addressing existing and emerging challenges, and advancing the opportunities inherent in contemporary ocean governance and the 2015 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The position offers an attractive salary (P5 Grade of the ICSC salary scale), free of income tax in Sweden, a benefits package and relocation expenses. Applicants must fill in the Personal History form, which can be found at https://www.wmu.se/docs/personal-history-form, and should send a letter of interest, a complete CV, and the contact information of three referees to Marco Batista, Head of Human Resources (mb@wmu.se).
President, World Maritime University
The World Maritime University (WMU) was established in 1983 by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United Nations specialized agency mandated to promote safe, secure, efficient and sustainable shipping on clean oceans. Since its inauguration, WMU has established a reputation for excellence in providing high-level maritime education, training and research to the international maritime community.
WMU is seeking an experienced leader with excellent academic, managerial and fundraising skills to fill the post of President of the University, which is situated in Malmö, Sweden. The President is appointed by the Secretary-General of IMO.
Under the overall supervision, control and direction of the Board of Governors, the Executive Board and the IMO Secretary-General, as appropriate, the President shall direct and administer the University, including the WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute, in accordance with the University's Charter, regulations and rules, strategic directions and plans.
Assistant to the Vice-President (Academic Affairs)
The incumbent will report to the Vice-President (Academic Affairs) and will provide administrative and secretarial support to the Vice-President (Academic Affairs). Furthermore, the incumbent will provide administrative and secretarial support to internal projects related to the implementation of the academic agenda and WMU's academic profile in general.
The application has to be submitted in English. Applicants must fill in the Personal History Form, which can be found here, provide a letter of interest, and the contact information of three referees to Marco Batista, Head of Human Resources (mb@wmu.se). Candidates will be contacted if they are short-listed.
This position is only open to persons legally authorized to live and work in Sweden. The selected candidate will be locally recruited. The employment contract offered is in accordance with the United Nations International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) standards for General Service staff in Sweden. The Salary is exempt from Swedish taxation.
Deadline for Applications: 2 January 2023.
E-Learning Assistant, E-Learning Solutions Activities & Programmes
Under the overall supervision of the Vice President (International)/Director of Executive Education and Professional Development of WMU, the post-holder is expected to provide e-learning related technical and operational support for the activities of the University’s e-learning solutions activities and programs (Including China-based MSc. and LLM distance learning programs, Postgraduate Diplomas(PgDips) programs, Executive & Professional Development Courses (EPDCs), and E-learning Solutions programs). The post-holder is expected to provide a wide range of technical and operational, support to the VP/Director, required liaison services between various stake-holders and assist in keeping WMU positioned as an academic institution of excellence and help advance the institution and its reputation.
The application has to be submitted in English. Applicants must fill in the Personal History Form, which can be found here, provide a letter of interest, and the contact information of three referees to Marco Batista, Head of Human Resources (mb@wmu.se). Candidates will be contacted if they are short-listed.
This position is only open to persons legally authorized to live and work in Sweden. The selected candidate will be locally recruited. The employment contract offered is in accordance with the United Nations International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) standards for General Service staff in Sweden. The salary is exempt from Swedish taxation.
Deadline for Applications: 31 March 2023.
Faculty Assistant, EPEx Programme & Summer Schools
The incumbent will report to the Vice-President (Academic Affairs) or the lead person for the EPEx programme and the Summer Schools. Furthermore, the incumbent will support the development and organizational set-up of individual EPEx programme parts and Summer Schools at WMU. The setting-up of EPEx modules and Summer Schools will result in a variety of activities and interaction with internal and external stakeholders, which the incumbent is expected to support effectively.
The application has to be submitted in English. Applicants must fill in the Personal History Form, which can be found here, provide a letter of interest, and the contact information of three referees to Marco Batista, Head of Human Resources (mb@wmu.se). Candidates will be contacted if they are short-listed.
This position is only open to persons legally authorized to live and work in Sweden. The selected candidate will be locally recruited. The employment contract offered is in accordance with the United Nations International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) standards for General Service staff in Sweden.
Deadline for Applications: 9 January2023.
Research Associate
The WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (WMU-GOI) has partnered with the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, as well as Swedish academic institutions, Swedish government agencies and administrations, as well as primary stakeholders in MISTRA’s C2B2 Project.
Funded by MISTRA, WMU is offering a Research Associate position to support the project team, with a particular focus on multifunctional ocean governance and sustainable blue economy under the auspices of the C2B2 programme.
The Research Associate will work under the supervision and guidance of the Principal Investigator and will undertake research assigned by the Director of Research as a part of the research team supporting MISTRAS C2B2 project through research, education and capacity building at the GOI, hosted at the World Maritime University in Malmö, Sweden.
The position offers a monthly stipend of 32,000 SEK free of income tax in Sweden and medical, life and accident insurance coverage by Cigna International.
Secretary, WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute
The WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (GOI) has been established within the framework of the WMU. It is to be a world-leading center of excellence for ocean research, dialogue, capacity building and policy support in meeting ocean obligations, addressing existing and emerging challenges, and seizing the opportunities inherent in contemporary ocean governance and the 2015 sustainable development commitments. Please read more on our page: https://www.wmu.se/goi
The Secretary will report to the Director of the WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute. He/she will provide administrative and secretarial support to the Institute.
Applicants must fill in the Personal history form and send it together with a letter of interest/statement of contribution, a complete CV, and the contact information of three referees to Marco Batista, Head of Human Resources on email (mb@wmu.se).
This position is only open to persons legally authorized to live and work in Sweden. The selected candidate will be locally recruited.
Research Fellow
The World Maritime University (WMU) is a postgraduate and research university established in 1983 by the International Maritime Organization, the maritime agency of the United Nations.
We invite applications for a Research Fellow position to support our work in ocean governance and ocean social science.
The successful candidate will work on the projects “MEESO”, “Mission Atlantic” and "OceanICU" funded by the EU Commission. The successful candidate will collaborate with an international consortium of climate, biodiversity and fisheries scientists, social scientists, ocean policy and governance experts.
The position offers a monthly stipend of 22,000 SEK free of income tax in Sweden.
Assistant Professor, Maritime Economics and Management
The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the Vice-President (Academic Affairs), and functionally under the Head of Port Management. As a faculty member at the World Maritime University, the Assistant Professor is expected to provide teaching/mentoring and research and publication and promote inter-university cooperation in areas related to maritime economics and management.
The position offers an attractive salary (P-2 Grade of the ICSC salary scale), free of income tax in Sweden, a benefits package and relocation expenses. Applicants must fill in the Personal History form, which can be found at https://www.wmu.se/docs/personal-history-form, and should send a letter of interest, a complete CV, and the contact information of three referees to Marco Batista, Head of Human Resources (mb@wmu.se).
Assistant University Registrar (Student Services)
Working independently under the delegated responsibility of the University Registrar, the Assistant University Registrar is responsible for all aspects of student activity that impinge on a successful learning environment outside the classroom. All aspects of the University Registry’s work are supported by the student information system Tribal EBS, and in all activities the postholder will be extracting information from, and inputting information to, each student record.
The position offers an attractive salary (P-3 Grade of the ICSC salary scale), free of income tax in Sweden, a benefits package and relocation expenses. Applicants must fill in the Personal History form, which can be found at https://www.wmu.se/docs/personal-history-form, and should send a letter of interest, a complete CV, and the contact information of three referees to Marco Batista, Head of Human Resources (mb@wmu.se).
Assistant Professor, Maritime Policy
The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the Vice-President (Academic Affairs), and functionally under the Head of Maritime Law and Policy. As a faculty member at the World Maritime University, the Assistant Professor is expected to engage in teaching/mentoring, research, and publication as well as to promote inter-university cooperation in areas related to maritime policy.
The position offers an attractive salary (P-2 Grade of the ICSC salary scale), free of income tax in Sweden, a benefits package and relocation expenses. Applicants must fill in the Personal History form, which can be found at https://www.wmu.se/docs/personal-history-form, and should send a letter of interest, a complete CV, and the contact information of three referees to Marco Batista, Head of Human Resources (mb@wmu.se).
Professor, Shipping Technology and Maritime Management (Chinese Chair)
The Professor, Shipping Technology and Maritime Management (Chinese Chair), is responsible, under the supervision of the Vice-President (Academic Affairs) and Head of Maritime Energy Management Specialization, for the coordination and delivery of teaching, research and MSc/PhD student supervision in the maritime energy management and maritime decarbonization fields.
The position offers an attractive salary (P4 Grade of the ICSC salary scale), free of income tax in Sweden, a benefits package and relocation expenses. Applicants must fill in the Personal History Form, which can be found at https://www.wmu.se/docs/personal-history-form. Should send a letter of interest, a complete CV, and the contact information of three referees to Marco Batista, Head of Human Resources (mb@wmu.se).
This position is open strictly to Citizens and Permanent Residents of China.