PhD Opportunity in Biofloc Technology for Shrimp Aquaculture (Lisaqua / Switchfloc)

Job title

PhD Opportunity in Biofloc Technology for Shrimp Aquaculture

Company

Lisaqua.

Description of the job

Lisaqua is recruiting a PhD candidate as part of the European doctoral project Switchfloc, funded by the European Union (Marie Curie Doctoral Network). The PhD will be carried out within Lisaqua's unique indoor shrimp farm in Nantes (Saint-Herblain), France, under real production conditions. The contract duration is 36 months.

The Switchfloc project gathers 13 academic and private partners offering complementary knowledge in fish and shrimp production, feed manufacturing, aquaculture engineering, and Biofloc Technology (BFT). A total of 11 PhD candidates will be recruited to carry out research projects on different aspects of biofloc technology.

This is a 100% funded PhD position with high-level scientific training and international mobility opportunities. The project connects research and real-world application: the PhD will not be limited to lab work but will take place within real production conditions, with the concrete goal of optimising biofloc systems to improve shrimp farming performance.

PhD Thesis Objectives:

• Study the impact of bioflocs on growth and health of Penaeus vannamei under commercial farming conditions.
• Identify key microbial and physico-chemical parameters to optimize performance.
• Develop innovative strategies to stabilize biofloc quality and improve production sustainability.

Requirements

• Not specified in the posting. As a Marie Curie Doctoral Network position, candidates are expected to hold a Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field (aquaculture, marine biology, microbiology or related discipline).
• International applications welcome.

Location

Saint-Herblain, France.

Salary

Not specified (100% funded PhD position through Marie Curie Doctoral Network).

How to apply

Apply directly on the Lisaqua website at Lisaqua.com/recrutement.

Deadline

31/03/2026. 

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