Researcher Salmonid Nutrition

Job Description

Are you passionate about advancing the understanding of salmonid nutrition and contributing to sustainable aquaculture practices? Skretting Aquaculture Innovation (AI) is currently looking for a Researcher in salmonid nutrition with an innovative mindset and sound collaborative skills for a permanent position.

In Skretting our mission is ‘feeding the future’. In a world with limited natural resources, our ambition is to meet the rising food needs of a growing world population in a sustainable manner. Working for Skretting means having an impactful role in an international, dynamic environment with complex and diverse topics.

As a Researcher in Skretting AI you'll have the opportunity to delve into the intricacies of fish nutrition, conduct innovative research, and make meaningful contributions to the aquaculture industry. You will be a key player in the development of nutritional solutions for salmonids for our fast growing aquafeed operations world-wide.

What are your key accountabilities?

• Planning, coordination and interpretation of research studies related to nutrition of salmonid species
• Develop and facilitate investigations of nutritional solutions, with emphasis on optimizing feed formulations, enhancing growth performance and improving overall health and welfare
• Provide technical support on fish nutrition and formulation issues to our operating companies
• Management of collaborative projects with internal and external partners (universities, research institutes, national and international funding organizations, suppliers)
• Communication of results and findings to our key stakeholders
• Assist in implementation of innovations

What we ask

• PhD or equivalent in fish nutrition or fish health biology/veterinary science (or MSc with minimum 3 years relevant experience)
• Background in research or commercial farming of fish is an advantage
• Experience with laboratory work, diagnostics and field sampling will be valued
• Competence in experimental design of fish/shrimp trials and proficiency in statistical analysis.
• Network of scientific partners is an advantage

What you bring

• Innovative mindset, including a hands-on and target-oriented mentality.
• Independence, flexibility, ability to build trust with people of different backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• High proficiency in English is a requirement.

What we offer

• Join a well-established team of fish and shrimp nutrition, health and feed production researchers.
• Work in a progressive and highly innovative environment.
• Develop and implement new ingredients, products, technologies and concepts through fully funded trials at our world-class research facilities.
• Closely interact with our operating companies world-wide as well as other parts of the organisation.
• Work for a global and leading company in animal nutrition and aquafeed.
• See the direct impact of your research being implemented on a global scale

What else is in it for you:

Working for Skretting means working in an international environment with many development opportunities. Our values of Trust, Inclusivity, Integrity, Passion and Curiosity are important to us, and our culture is strongly characterized by them. In this role you will be close to the core of what we do: innovation and be able to gain valuable insights into our business. We offer challenging tasks that allow you to grow professionally, competitive terms, a good pension and insurance scheme and a strong innovative and inclusive culture. We encourage and actively support extracurricular sport, health and cultural activities. With adverse range of nationalities, ages and professional backgrounds, our strong team culture is supported with social activities driven forward by our own employees and our company-funded welfare committee.

Some international travel to be expected.

Are you the candidate we are looking for? We would like to hear from you! You can express your interest in this role by applying online. Please attach your CV, diploma and a cover letter describing your motivation for the position by pressing apply.

For more information regarding the vacancy in salmonid nutrition, please contact Vibeke Vikeså, Team Leader Salmonid Nutrition Team at Vibeke.vikesaa@skretting.com .

You can also contact the HR advisor in Skretting, Hilde Solem, at hilde.solem@skretting.com

Application deadline: 13.04.2025