6 Fisheries and aquaculture jobs

Job title Fully Funded MSc Researcher - Optimizing Nori Biomass Production for Yield, Quality and Value. Company University of Galway (Ireland), in collaboration with University of Aveiro (Portugal) and Bantry Marine Research Station (Ireland). Description of the job This fully funded studentship is part of an Industry-led project focusing on the production nori from Irish Porphyra species. Nori species are edible red seaweeds with a high commercial value. The Marine Institute-funded NORI project aims to develop nori production based on Irish species. Contributing to this broader goal, objectives of this particular MSc project are to assess the chemical composition and nutritional value of nori biomass (conchocelis and blade phases) produced under different culture conditions. Favourable growth conditions will be identified by quantification of pigments, Mycosporine-like Amino Acids (MAAs) and fatty acid profiles of different strains from a range of environmental...

Job title Professor in Applied Marine Ecology and Integrated Aquaculture. Company Ghent University – Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Department of Animal Sciences and Aquatic Ecology. Description of the job Ghent University is a world-class, open, pluralistic and socially engaged university. With one of the most progressive career models for academics in the world, Ghent University evaluates its scholars not only by the length of their publication list but also by the impact they pursue, what they achieve and how they collaborate. The vacancy is situated within the Department of Animal Sciences and Aquatic Ecology and is part of the strategic strengthening of the synergy between aquatic ecology, aquaculture and the blue economy. The new BOF-TT mandate "Applied Marine Ecology and Integrated Aquaculture" forms the bridge between the aquatic-ecological and aquaculture parts of the department and is complementary to the existing expertise within the...

Job title PhD in Impact of Grounded Icebergs. Company University of Southampton. Description of the job The University of Southampton is seeking a PhD researcher for a competition-funded project titled 'Impact of grounded icebergs on the oceanography and ecosystem of a sub-Antarctic island'. This opportunity is part of the IGNITE Doctoral Landscape Award and involves a world-class collaboration with the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and the South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute (SAERI). The project will use numerical modelling tools to investigate the impact of grounded icebergs on the physical oceanography of the South Georgia (Southern Ocean) shelf and explore the consequences for the transport of Antarctic krill, a key prey item for local colonies of higher predators. As the climate warms, the number of icebergs reaching South Georgia is likely to increase; this project addresses a pressing need to better understand the consequences for the local...

Job title PhD Theses - BRIDGES Research Program. Company BRIDGES Research Program (CNRS, Ifremer, IRD). Description of the job The BRIDGES Research Program is offering at least nine PhD contracts to begin in the 2026 academic year. BRIDGES is an interdisciplinary research and scientific cooperation program aimed at identifying and developing solutions for biodiversity conservation and fair and sustainable fishing in the South-West Indian Ocean (SWIO). The program, supported by the France 2030 investment plan, works at the crossroads of marine environmental sciences and social sciences. During its ten-year duration from 2023 to 2033, BRIDGES explores how to design, link and implement spatial management tools, including marine protected areas, to ensure biodiversity conservation, food security, environmental justice and peaceful governance of fishery resources in a region where global changes are exacerbating tensions. The overall aim is to train a new...

The College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time assistant/associate/full professor position (tenure track) to develop an exceptional research program and contribute to the aquatic animal health program, which includes a state-of-the-art aquatic research facility located in the veterinary college. Candidates having a D.V.M. degree or equivalent and/or PhD training and practical experience will be considered. The successful applicant will be expected to build and maintain an active research program in fish health, and candidates working on infectious diseases of fish will be preferred. Other desirable qualities of the successful candidate include an interest in sustainable aquaculture production, climate change, population health, and aquatic invertebrates. Strong interpersonal skills, leadership ability, public-speaking experience, and the ability to work in collaborative research, diagnostic, clinical, and teaching environments are required. The...