Vacancies are open to all qualified candidates. The paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. WMU seeks to increase the number of women at senior levels and, therefore, qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply. WMU also values geographical diversity and due regard will be given to diversity considerations in the recruitment process. Every effort will be made to facilitate the employment of persons with disabilities and reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.
Human Resources Manager
The World Maritime University is seeking a Human Resources Manager (HRM) to provide professional, operational and strategic Human Resources Management (HRMgt) services to the staff and management of the University. The HRM ensures professional and efficient HR administration as the basis for operational efficiency, and ensures the strategic alignment of human resources policies and services with the operations of the University.
The position offers an attractive salary (P3 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 here. 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).
Vice President (Provost)
The World Maritime University is seeking an experienced academic with an excellent track record in teaching, with leadership and managerial skills to fill the post of the Vice President (Provost). The person selected will work closely with and report to the President of WMU.
The Vice President (Provost) is the University's chief academic officer who, under the direction of the WMU President, is responsible for the creation and implementation of the academic priorities for the University and for the allocation of resources that will support academic priorities.
The position offers an attractive salary (D1 Grade of the ICSC salary scale), free of income tax in Sweden, a benefits package, relocation expenses, and membership in the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund.
Salary: US$116,095 net per annum plus a post adjustment (currently US$48,875).
Starting date: 1 January 2026
Applicants must fill in the Personal History Form, which can be found here, and send it together with a letter of interest and a complete CV to Ms. Malin Lindau (mal@wmu.se).
Assistant Professor of Port Economics and Management
The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the Vice-President (Provost), and functionally under the Head of Shipping Management and Logistics, and Port Management. As a WMU faculty member, the Assistant Professor is expected to provide teaching, mentoring, research and publication and promote inter-university cooperation in areas related to port economics and management.
The position offers an attractive salary (P-2 Grade of the ICSC salary scale with UN Pension Scheme), free of income tax in Sweden, a benefits package and relocation expenses. Applicants must fill in the Personal History form, which can be found here, and should send a letter of interest, a fully updated CV, and the contact information of three referees to Marco Batista, Head of Human Resources (mb@wmu.se).
Post-Doctoral Fellow
The Postdoctoral Fellow will work with, and undertake research assigned by, the Director and Programme Principle Investigators to support the Future Ocean Programme: Combatting the Triple Planetary Crisis in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction. This programme is sponsored by the Nippon Foundation and hosted at the World Maritime University-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute in Malmö, Sweden. Read more about the programme here: https://futureocean.wmu.se/
The position offers a stipend of SEK 40,000 per month free of income tax in Sweden and medical and life insurance coverage by Cigna International.
Applicants must apply by sending their complete application including the Personal History Form to the Human Resources Unit, Ms. Malin Lindau mal@wmu.se.
Outreach Assistant (Temporary position)
Under the overall supervision of the Vice President Provost of WMU, the post-holder is expected to provide administrative, technical and operational support for the activities of the University’s outreach activities and programmes (including China-based MSc and LLM distance learning programmes, Postgraduate Diplomas (PgDips) programmes, Executive & Professional Development Courses (EPDCs), Summer Academy and E-learning Solutions programmes). The candidate is expected to provide a wide range of technical and operational support to the VP, required liaison services between various stakeholders and assist in keeping WMU positioned as an academic institution of excellence and help advance the institution and its reputation.
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 fully updated CV,and the contact information of three referees to Malin Lindau, Human Resources Assistant (mal@wmu.se).
This position offers a monthly stipend of SEK 25,000 (free of income tax in Swedish).
Assistant Professor of Port Business and Management
The World Maritime University (WMU) is a postgraduate education and research university established in 1983 by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a specialized agency of the United Nations.
WMU offers MSc and PhD programmes, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Professional Development Courses (PDCs) with the highest standards in maritime and oceans education and training. WMU also has a highly respected research programme supported by specialized research groups across the maritime and oceans fields. The Assistant Professor position falls within the Faculty Unit at WMU’s headquarters in Malmö, Sweden.
The position offers an attractive salary (P-2 Grade of the ICSC salary scale with UN Pension Scheme), 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 fully updated CV, and contact information of three referees to Human Recourses (HR@wmu.se)
Starting date: January 2026 (or at mutually agreed time).