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Job Description
Join Our Research Team in Salmon Nutrition
At Skretting Aquaculture Innovation (AI), our purpose is clear: Feeding the Future. As the world's leading producer of aquafeed, we are committed to developing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions that help feed a growing global population while protecting our planet's natural resources.
We are looking for a passionate and driven Researcher in Salmonid Nutrition to join our Salmonid Nutrition team in Stavanger on a temporary basis (2 years). In this role, you will contribute to the next generation of nutritional solutions for salmonids, helping to improve fish performance, health, welfare, and sustainability across the global aquaculture industry.
What you'll do
As a Researcher in Salmonid Nutrition, you will play a key role in delivering research that supports Skretting's innovation agenda. Your responsibilities will include:
- Planning, coordination, execution and interpretation of research studies related to nutrition of the salmonid species; mainly Atlantic salmon, but also and coho.
- Developing innovative nutritional solutions aimed at optimizing feed formulations, improving growth performance, and enhancing fish health and welfare.
- Providing technical expertise and support to Skretting operating companies worldwide on fish nutrition and feed formulation topics.
- Managing collaborative research projects with universities, research institutes, suppliers, and national and international funding organizations.
- Communicating research findings and supporting the implementation of innovations across the business.
- Contributing to the development of new ingredients, products, technologies, and concepts that drive sustainable aquaculture forward.
Requirements
- You must hold a PhD in fish or animal nutrition, fish health biology, or veterinary science, or an MSc with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
- You should possess strong competence in experimental design and statistical analysis of fish or animal trials.
- Experience with laboratory work, diagnostics, and field sampling is highly valued.
- You must demonstrate an innovative, hands-on, and target-oriented mentality.
- You need excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Skills
Experience
mid-level