We are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Animal Welfare and Aquaculture Program teams, based in Monells (Girona), and La Ràpita (Tarragona) Catalonia, Spain. We offer the opportunity to be part of an organization with a dynamic, collaborative work environment focused on professional development.
The research project is focused on Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) welfare from juveniles until the smoltification phase. Our objective is to develop an environmental programming approach for Atlantic salmon juveniles by characterising the circadian daily rhythm of thermal preference from fry to the smolt stage using our innovative thermal choice paradigm and synchronise this with the natural photoperiod. Our goal is to apply, for the first time, an optimal thermal regime in salmon aquaculture that will directly impact upon optimisation of salmon welfare throughout the production cycle.
Key researchers for this position: Prof Sonia Rey Planellas and Dr Neil Duncan.
The position will be based between Monells and La Ràpita,



as the in vivo studies and experimental work associated with the project will be conducted in La Ràpita.

Tasks and Responsibilities:
Contribute to leading, coordinate and execute the SMOLTime project according to the main aims and objectives by designing the experiments, organising the material and the required equipment, work in collaboration with the Aquaculture and laboratory Technicians on fish management and maintenance and organising and participating in the sampling, data collection and analysis.
Organise the team meetings, travel and reporting to the funder following the deadlines and requirements for the project.
Manage and assist the technical staff, research assistants and potential students related to the project.
Contribute to the activities of the Animal Welfare and Aquaculture research Program, performing scientific and technical tasks, taking part in the planning and execution of the experiments to ensure the achievement of mi

📌 Postdoctoral Researcher in Aquatic Animal Welfare (Corçà)
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