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Are you interested in working at the interface between biotelemetry, climate change and biodiversity conservation and in answering the question: “How can we gain and use knowledge about climate change effects and response for aquatic conservation and resource management?” Then come and work with us at DTU Aqua!
A PhD Scholarship in Fish Ecology and Biology is available at the National Institute of Aquatic Resources (DTU Aqua) with starting date October 2023. The scholarship is part of a larger Nordic collaborative project, BlueBioClimate, financed by the EU Interreg Öresund-Kattegat-Skagerrak Programme and the Danish Rod and Net License Funds. The project will primarily be carried out at the Section for Freshwater Fisheries Ecology which is situated in Silkeborg, Denmark. DTU Aqua is an institute at the Technical University of Denmark.
Responsibilities and qualifications
Movements and migrations are a fundamental aspect of the life history of many animals. In fish, this has often been regarded as an adaptive behaviour for increasing growth, survival, reproductive success, and hence overall fitness, but is notoriously difficult to study. This is especially true for highly migratory species such as salmonids and tunas. However, new advanced methods in biotelemetry, genomics, physiology and many other tools provide unprecedented insights and resolution on movements and migrations, particularly if these tools are combined. Migratory fish can also be somewhat more vulnerable to threats like climate change so these tools can also help us identify the ways and extent to which fish are vulnerable to stressors (e.g., catch-and-release, changes in temperature).
It will be the purpose of this PhD, using primarily salmonid fish and tunas as model species, to assess the underlying mechanisms that determine how and why animals are distributed through time and space in the biologically highly productive marine and freshwater regions encompassing Skagerrak, Kattegat, Øresund and the North Sea region. Such basic ecological knowledge is an essential prerequisite for effective conservation and management of the fish stocks, also under changing environmental pressures.
The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting, analysing and publishing large telemetry data sets and for coupling these datasets with information from physiological measurements from the animal; thus strong analytical skills and interests are required. The candidate will also contribute to teaching at the Aquatic Science & Technology Masters programme at DTU Aqua and to the supervision of Bachelor and Master students.
You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.
- We are looking for a candidate who has a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Biology,
- Aquatic Science & Technology or similar
- A background in ecology is preferred
- Experience with telemetry, migration ecology, and physiology
- Keen interest in research and the field of marine and aquatic sciences
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education
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Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Vice Director Anders Koed, Professor Kim Aarestrup, and Dr. Kim Birnie-Gauvin, DTU Aqua.
We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.
The starting date is November 2023 (or earlier).
The PhD student will be based at DTU Aqua in Silkeborg, Denmark, and will be integrated in the Section for Freshwater Fisheries, DTU Aqua. A certain amount of field work can be expected. Exchange visits to BlueBioClimate partners at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, the University of Agder and the Institute of Marine Research, Norway, and the University of Aarhus, Denmark, are expected.
You can read more aboutcareer paths at DTU here http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths.
Further information
For further information about the project, please contact Professor Kim Aarestrup, kaa@aqua.dtu.dk
General information may be obtained from Susan Zumbach Johannesen, szjo@aqua.dtu.dk
If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark . Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar ” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.
Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 15 September 2023 (23:59 Danish time)
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Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file . The file must include:
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
You may apply prior to obtaining your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
National Institute of Aquatic Resources (DTU Aqua) conducts research, provides advice, educates at university level and contributes to innovation in sustainable exploitation and management of aquatic resources. We investigate the biology and population ecology of aquatic organisms, aquatic physical and chemical processes and ecosystem structure and dynamics, taking account of all relevant natural and anthropogenic drivers.
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DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Lyngby-Taarbæk Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet, Anker Engelunds Vej, 2800 Kongens Lyngby
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 15-09-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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