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Research Assistant in Aquatic Animal Welfare

At the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences (BioEnv), we conduct teaching and research activities that span various ecosystems from alpine environments to marine settings. Our research focuses on different levels of biological organization, including genes, individuals, populations, communities, and ecosystems. We explore ecology, evolution, physiology, systematics, and interdisciplinary approaches to understand the impact of environmental changes.

The department is located in two different places: Natrium at Medicinaregatan 7B in Gothenburg and at the Kristineberg marine research station operated by the Marine Infrastructure at the University of Gothenburg. The current position is based in Natrium.

We offer

The University of Gothenburg is a state authority, providing special benefits, additional holidays, and a competitive pension scheme. We also offer flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance. Learn more about our employment benefits here (https://www.gu.se/en/research/aquatic-animal-welfare-aaw).

Project description

This research project aims to enhance the welfare of crustaceans and fishes through animal behavior and physiology techniques. The role involves assisting in experiments focusing on the use of analgesia to improve welfare in aquatic animals, requiring skills in video recording, behavioral analysis, and metabolic assays. Responsibilities also include daily care of aquatic animals and occasional field trips for animal collection.

Duties

Tasks within the project include animal care, video recording, behavioral analysis, physiological assays (glucose and lactate), data entry in Excel spreadsheets, and local animal collection.

Qualifications

We are seeking a motivated individual for a research assistant position in aquatic animal biology with a specialization in animal welfare.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology.
• Experience in caring for aquatic animals, including fish and crustaceans.
• Proficiency in using video camera equipment and conducting behavioral analysis.
• Experience with laboratory assays for measuring glucose and lactate.
• Swedish Laboratory Animal Science certificate in fish.
• Valid driving license.
• Proficiency in using Excel spreadsheets.

Desirable qualifications include previous research experience in aquatic animal welfare.

As a research assistant, you will play a key role in supporting various tasks within aquatic animal welfare research projects. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively are essential due to the active research team and international environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.

Employment

This is a fixed-term position for 11 months, 100%, at the Department of Biological and Environmental Science, starting immediately or as agreed.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about the position, please contact:

Lynne U. Sneddon, Professor
Phone: +46 31 786 3607
Email: [email protected]
Webpage: https://www.gu.se/en/research/aquatic-animal-welfare-aaw (https://www.gu.se/en/research/aquatic-animal-welfare-aaw)

Åsa Arrhenius, Head of Department
Phone: +46 31 786 26 25
Email: [email protected]

For inquiries regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR at the Department of Biological and Environmental Science, [email protected].