BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
DTU Aqua is currently hiring 4 students for 3 different positions:
- EM Analyst: There is a growing concern over substantial bycatch of non-targeted species in gillnet fisheries in Europe, notably marine mammals, and seabirds. This has, among other things, resulted in the EU adopting the “Action Plan for reducing incidental catches of seabirds in fishing gears”. To assess the magnitude and spatiotemporal distribution of bycatch in gillnet fisheries in Danish waters, DTU Aqua monitors fishing vessels using video-based electronic monitoring (EM). The recorded videos constitute a unique source of data to control and analyse the extent of inter alia seabird, porpoise, and seal bycatch in our waters.
- Various tasks on the Nøglefisker project. The Nøglefisker project is a Citizens Science project where recreational fishermen report their catch in standardized gear (nets and/or fykes) from permanent positions. Video data will be collected using Baited Remote Underwater Videos (BRUVs). The Reports are in Danish, so only Danish speakers will be considered for this position.
- Catch analysis in the lab. Multiple projects analyse the catch composition from commercial fisheries or surveys from both present and historical sampling. Stock structures will be analysed with tasks such as: age distribution, length at age, identification of local stocks and migrations of fish at different life stages, from larvae to adult.
Student Duties
- In order to complete the bycatch database, students will analyse EM data and watch videos of the fishing activities of different commercial gillnet vessels operating around Denmark, recording relevant information in our database using specialized software.
- The tasks on the project will include input of data (May to October) and various tasks such as sending out materials when new fishers are introduced at the start of the season. Only Danish speakers will be considered as the reports are in Danish. Another task on this project is analysing videos from so-called BRUVs.
- The tasks of the third project could be to recognize different stock structures, e.g. age distribution, length at age, ID of local stocks, migrations, of fish at different life stages from larvae to adult. These analyses often involve species identification, measurement (length/weight), work with otoliths (removal, preparation, photographing and ageing), and tissue samples for genetic analysis. The lab-work is expected, but not limited, to be on the species stickleback, sprat, brown shrimp and sandeel
Our expectations of you
We are looking for people who:
- Have a keen interest in fisheries science and marine biology
- Are enrolled on a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree
- Are meticulous and organised
- Are used to working independently
- Are interested in working on different projects, depending on which tasks are available
- Can work 10-16 hours per week
Speaking Danish is only a pre-requisite for one of the positions. Priority will be given to students with prior experience with electronic monitoring or who have previously worked in a laboratory. Interest in combining some of the work with study-related activities (e.g. special course, bachelor project or master thesis) is considered as an extra asset for any of the projects.
What we offer in return
At DTU Aqua you will be part of one of Europe’s leading research and educational institutions. We offer you a relevant student job and the ability to develop new skills and insights into the world of research.
Salary and appointment terms
Wages and employment conditions are based on the collective agreement with the Commercial and Clerical employees in Denmark (HK) / laboratory technicians.
The positions are available for 1 year.
Working hours are on average 12 hours per week and can be organized flexibly in relation to holidays, exams, etc. Starting date is October 1st 2024 (or according to mutual agreement). The employment runs for a year.
The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus
Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 23 August 2024.
Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and documentation for study activity. In the application, we would like to hear a little about you, your competences, why you are applying for the position and when you expect to be done with your Bachelor/ Master thesis.
If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Scientific employee, Anne-Mette Kroner on amkro@aqua.dtu.dk
Read more about the sections on DTU Aqua
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.
Technology for people
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: 23-08-2024; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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