Description:
Completion of a PhD in aquaculture or related field along with a minimum of five years of work experience (Excluding Graduate Work):
- Significant experience in business development, grant writing and working with industry partners including the design, organization and implementation of applied research experiments and demonstrated scientific leadership experience.
- Strong background and skills including knowledge of mechanical systems and fish life support systems
- Proficiency in statistical analysis (such a R, Python, or specialized software used in biological research) for analysing data collected from experiments.
- Ability to identify issues in existing aquaculture systems and design mechanical solutions to improve efficiency, sustainability and productivity.
- Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts both in writing (for research papers, grants, etc.) and verbally (for presentations at conferences, workshop and seminars)
- Practical experience in aquaculture farms or facilities and an understanding of the real-world challenges faced by the aquaculture industry.
- Knowledge and experience with the protocols set out by the Canadian Council on Animal Care
- Experience leading the day-to-day operations of a recirculating fish hatchery, including rearing healthy fish, troubleshooting complications that arise with fish rearing, related disease pathogens or systems issues which impact fish health.