Scientific Researcher in Aquaculture - Gent, België - Universiteit Gent

Universiteit Gent

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Gent, België

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Sophie Dubois

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Beschrijving

Department:

Animal Sciences and Aquatic Ecology:
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Occupancy rate: 100%:

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Type of employment: Contract of definite duration:

Term of assignment: 2 years:

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Wage scale: WM1 to WM4 or PD1 to PD4:

Required diploma: Master or PhD

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY
Ghent University is a world of its own.

Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis.

It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities.

With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

YOUR TASKS
This assignment is part of three European projects: ULTFARMS, EUP AH&W and BLUECONNECT.

ULTFARMS : Within the Belgian pilot of ULTFARMS, you will have the opportunity to participate in innovative monitoring of shellfish diseases, which is crucial for the well being of both cultivated and wild animals.

We utilize eDNA technologies to conduct this monitoring. Additionally, you will be involved in an exciting multi-use research, investigating oyster restoration and cultivation within a wind farm. This provides a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative research that not only promotes biodiversity but also enables a sustainable future for our ecosystems.

The European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare (EUP AH&W) is dedicated to:
Combatting infectious diseases in both land and aquatic animals,
Reducing zoonotic risks, including tackling antimicrobial resistance,
Promoting animal welfare to ensure sustainable animal production. Given the intricate connection between animal health, animal welfare, and human wellbeing, the One Health-One Welfare perspective holds a central position in the EUP AH&W.
For the ARClab, the focus lies in determining antimicrobial resistance through MICtrials, studying disease epidemiology, and enhancing aquatic health.
BLUECONNECT : The BLUE CONNECT project responds to the pressing need for safeguarding and rejuvenating marine habitats and ecosystems, aligning with ambitious EU and global protection and restoration targets set for 2030.

Collaborating with Marine Protected Area (MPA) managers, authorities, industries, and local communities across 12 Demonstration sites and beyond, BLUE CONNECT is actively shaping, advocating, and demonstrating a systematic approach to marine conservation planning and management. As part of the Belgian pilot, you will play a crucial role in piloting active restoration methods within Belgian Natura2000 sites. Your involvement will complement ongoing efforts aimed at restoring historically significant gravel beds within the framework of an MPA. Disease monitoring via higher mentioned eDNA methods will be very important.

You will be involved in project and stakeholder management, carefully monitoring progress and reporting (in writing and through presentations) on the results. Additionally, you will be responsible for communication during partner meetings and public events of the Belgian pilot within these projects.
Flexibility in working hours is required for work at sea and other sampling campaigns.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You hold a master's or doctoral degree (preferably in Bioscience Engineering, Veterinary Medicine, Marine Biology, or an equivalent).
You have at least five years of relevant scientific experience in project and stakeholder management.
The diploma requirement must be met at the time of appointment. For diplomas obtained outside the European Union, an equivalence certificate from NARIC must be provided.
You have conducted research in the field of aquatic animal health, preferably with various aquatic species (fish and shellfish) and their larval and juvenile stages. You can also demonstrate experience in shellfish monitoring and research. Experience in research within marine protected areas (MPAs) is a plus.
You have relevant scientific publications on aquatic animal health (primarily fish and shellfish) and shellfish monitoring and research in international and national scientific journals with broad dissemination and expert peer review. Demonstrating multidisciplinary research is important.
You are a team player, enthusiastic, and passionate about the aquatic research conducted at the Laboratory of Aquaculture and Artemia Reference Center.
You can communicate fluently (written and spoken) in English and possess excellent communication skills.
You are willing to play an active role in the communication of these projects.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU