The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) is an intergovernmental organization that advances and shares scientific understanding of marine ecosystems and the services they provide and employs the resulting knowledge to generate state-of-the-art advice on meeting conservation, management and sustainability goals. ICES international network comprises more than 6,000 scientists from over 800 marine institutes in 19 member countries and beyond.
ICES Secretariat is seeking applications for the full-time role of Information Officer. You will be responsible for maintaining and developing ICES library and publications database, reporting on readership and library usage, collaborating in bibliometric studies, and upholding publication best practices and the integrity of our publications record. Further, you will be responsible for developing ICES publication templates, collaboratively exploring technological innovation in ICES publication processes, and overseeing the digitization and cataloging of ICES historical publication archives. As ICES is developing a new website and communications plan, you will also help to strengthen the accessibility and visibility of our publications to the global scientific community.
You will liaise with external partners and keep up to date with changes, challenges, and opportunities related to our publication databases. The role also involves training and assisting library users and troubleshooting issues.
We offer a job in the heart of Copenhagen where you'll join a close-knit Communications and Publications team and have lots of opportunities for sparring and skill development. Our wider Secretariat is made up of approximately 80 staff who represent over 30 different nationalities, and our meeting facilities are regularly full of visiting experts from around the world.
Working in close collaboration with the Communications and Publications team, your main work tasks will include:
Our ideal Digital Librarian is someone who can work both independently and in close collaboration with colleagues and external partners. Further requirements for this position include:
The appointment will be full-time (38 hours per week), starting in May 2026, for a four-year contract period with the possibility of extension.
ICES Secretariat staff enjoy privileges and immunities pursuant to the Host Agreement between the Government of Denmark and ICES. The salaries of ICES staff are exempt from Danish income tax and are based on, but not identical to, the United Nations common salary system. This role is classified as C4, step 1 which equates to a gross monthly salary of DKK 34,453.90 in year 2026, with eligibility for an annual step increase. A tax-free pension scheme is also available, to which both the employee and ICES contribute (7.9% and 15.8% of salary, respectively).
ICES Staff Rules set out the conditions and principles of employment and the responsibilities of the Secretariat staff.
If you feel you have the professional and personal qualities and potential we are looking for, please submit your application (CV and cover letter) via Talent Attract no later than 22 February 2026 at 23.59 (CET).
Questions about this vacancy may be directed to Lead Editor Ruth Anderson.
ICES encourages a positive workplace culture by striving for inclusivity and diversity of appointments of its staff. This includes family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements, and standards of conduct. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.
This is a locally recruited position and is open only to candidates who already have the right to reside and work in Denmark.
