Researcher Fish Nutrition

Skretting is a global leader in providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions and services for the aquaculture industry. Skretting has production facilities in 18 countries on five continents to manufacture and deliver high quality feeds from hatching to harvest for more than 60 species. The total annual production volume of feed is close to 2.5 million tonnes. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Skretting Aquaculture Research Centre (ARC) is the global research organisation for Skretting. The research centre is based in Stavanger, Norway, and has further research units in Australia, China, Chile, Ecuador, Egypt, Italy, Japan, and Zambia.

Skretting ARC employs an international team of over 120 highly skilled specialists, supported by a substantial annual investment in advanced R&D. We collaborate with over 60 research institutes and private companies across the globe. Core competencies are nutrition, health, feed production and research methodologies.

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Skretting ARC is currently looking for a researcher in fish nutrition with an innovative mindset and good collaboration skills. In this role you will be a key player in the development of novel solutions optimising fish diets for our fast growing aquafeed operations world-wide.

Main tasks include:

• Planning, coordination and execution of research studies related to fish nutrition with focus on salmon and trout

• Management of collaborative projects with internal and external partners.

• Communication of results and findings to our key stakeholders and assist in implementation.

• Provide technical support relating to fish nutritonal issues to our operating companies.

Qualifications: 

• PhD in fish nutrition, a related field or equivalent work experience

• Knowledge on feed for aquaculture recirculation systems

• Competence in experimental design of fish trials and proficiency in statistics

• Insight into feed formulation and/or fish physiology is preferred

Personal skills:

• Innovative mindset, including a hands-on and target oriented mentality

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

• High proficiency in the English language

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

• Join a well-established team of fish and shrimp nutritionists

• Work in a progressive and highly innovative environment

• Develop and implement new products, technologies and concepts

• Closely interact with our production locations worldwide as well as other parts of the organisation.

• Work for a leading company in animal nutrition and aquafeed.

Our offer:

We offer a challenging position with ample possibilities for professional growth and competitive benefits. We also support and encourage extracurricular sport, health and cultural activities.

The working location is Stavanger, Norway. Stavanger is located in the beautiful south of Norway with easy international connectivity and high quality international schooling for children. The working language is English.

The successful applicant combines a high level of understanding of his/her technical area with a creative and innovative mindset.