The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) is an intergovernmental organization which aims to advance the scientific understanding of marine ecosystems and provide information and advice on the sustainable use of the seas.
We are currently in search of a highly organized and self-motivated Advice & Data Professional Officer to join our Secretariat located in Copenhagen, Denmark.
In this dynamic position, you will be part of the Advice Department and collaborate closely with colleagues across the ICES Secretariat. You will support experts from both the Secretariat and the wider ICES community in delivering transparent, reproducible, and scientifically robust analyses and advisory products through the ICES Transparent Assessment Framework (TAF). You will also work closely with ICES Working Groups on stock assessment, contribute to technical fisheries assessment questions and support ICES growing project portfolio.
We seek a full-time analyst to drive the ongoing adoption and operationalization of TAF across the ICES advisory system and ICES data flow. The role will focus on helping the ICES community to implement reproducible analytical workflows, while improving the integration and online availability of data, code, and scientific outputs. You will contribute to the development of tools, standards, and guidance and help identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve automation, and strengthen the connection between assessment outputs and downstream advisory products.
A background in applied statistics, fisheries science, biology or a related quantitative discipline is desirable. Experience with data analysis and reproducible scientific workflows is highly valued, especially in the field of fisheries data analysis and/or stock assessment. Strong communication and collaboration skills are important, as the role involves working closely with scientists, software developers, and data specialists with a range of skills and scripting experience, from across the ICES community and Secretariat.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the development, operation, and adoption of the ICES Transparent Assessment Framework (TAF).
- Provide technical support and guidance to expert groups implementing reproducible workflows, including the use of TAF, GitHub, and related tools.
- Develop and maintain tools for use by the community, such as R packages, and online documentation.
- Support ICES advice processes related to estimation of reference points and management strategy evaluation.
- Contribute technical expertise to project teams as required.
Required competences and experience:
- University degree in a science, computer science or statistics related subject, or equivalent experience.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Excellent knowledge of R, capacity to create, run and debug scripts and packages. Additional programming/scripting skills/languages are highly desirable.
- Knowledge of stock assessment methods, outputs, and methods of how to calculate reference points.
- Experience in running simulations of exploited fish populations and knowledge of management strategy evaluations (MSE).
- Good knowledge of collaborative working tools, SharePoint, Github or similar.
- A team player, but capable of working independently with little supervision.
- Proactive problem solving and communication.
- Methodical approach, i.e. managing tasks, priorities and responsibilities.
What ICES Offers
You’ll join a diverse and collaborative team that values professionalism, integrity, and continuous learning. We offer a meaningful role in supporting evidence-based marine governance, along with a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that encourages innovation and teamwork.
We are committed to fostering a positive, family-friendly work environment through inclusive practices and clear standards of conduct. Staff benefit from flexible working hours, the option to work partially from home, and regular access to professional development opportunities.
Terms of appointment
The appointment will be full-time (38 hours per week), starting in January 2027 or as soon as possible, 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 salary for this role is situated at the “P2” grade which is exempt from Danish income tax and is based on, but not identical to, the United Nations common salary system. A tax-free pension scheme is available.
The ICES Staff Rules set out the conditions and principles of employment and the responsibilities of the staff of the ICES Secretariat.
Applications
If you have the professional, personal qualities and potential we are looking for, please submit your application by clicking the "
Apply” link. Your application should include a CV and cover letter, as well as links to repositories or other evidence demonstrating your experience with R projects and R packages contributions.
The deadline for application submission is midnight Sunday, 4 October 2026.
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.
Questions about this vacancy may be directed to the Head of the Advice Department
Sarah Millar.
