Fully Funded MSc Researcher - Optimizing Nori Biomass Production for Yield, Quality and Value

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 scenarios. Additionally, proximate analysis and bioactivity will be determined.

Scholarship details:

The student will be registered at the University of Galway and be based in Galway and Aveiro, and also work closely with Bantry Marine Research Station.

• EU Fees for a Research Masters (MSc) registered at the University of Galway for 2 years.
• Annual stipend: €25,000 (24 months).
• Funded by the Marine Institute under the Industry-led Awards Scheme.

Requirements

Essential:

• Honours Degree (2.1 or higher) in a relevant discipline (e.g. Botany, Marine Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry).
• Background in marine biology and/or chemistry/biochemistry.
• Good background in lab-based analytical skills, such as use of GC, HPLC and Spectrophotometry.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently within the wider project team.

Highly desirable:

• Previous experience in lab-based techniques relevant to seaweed biology and chemistry.
• Data analysis skills (e.g. experimental design, statistical skills).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Driving licence valid in Ireland.

Location

Galway, Ireland.

Salary

€25,000 annual stipend.

How to apply

Please submit an electronic copy of Curriculum Vitae with 3 referees, contact details and a letter stating your interest and suitability for the research position (all save as a single document).

Submit the application to Professor Dagmar Stengel (dagmar.stengel@universityofgalway.ie), with “NORI MSc Application” in the subject line.

Deadline

10/01/2026.

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