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We are hiring! Postdoctoral Researcher – Fish Welfare & Aquaculture
> About the FishEthoGroup
The FishEthoGroup (FEG) is an internationally recognised non-profit association focused on advancing fish welfare through applied ethological research and close collaboration with aquaculture and fisheries stakeholders.
> Candidate profile
We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher with:
* A PhD in aquaculture, fish ethology, fish physiology or a related discipline
* Knowledge of animal welfare science and proven experience in fish welfare
* Knowledge of aquaculture production systems
* Strong independence and excellent communication skills in English
> What we offer
* Integration into a European consortium of leading research institutions
* Opportunities to contribute to high-impact publications and welfare guidelines
* Access to training, exchange programmes and professional development
* A flexible, autonomy-oriented and supportive research culture
* A competitive salary, commensurate with experience and in line with national regulations
> How to apply
Interested candidates should send a CV (max. 3 pages) and a cover letter (max. 1 page) to
📩 careers@fishethogroup.net
📄 Key information is available in the link here.
(posted on 2026/02/09)
➜About us
FishEthoGroup is a team of motivated professionals focused on improving fish welfare based on their behaviours.
We develop scientific and applied actions to reach our goals by promoting research, helping to disseminate knowledge, giving consultancy, and training about fish welfare.
Want to know more about us? See information below.
Who we are
Who we are
We are a non-profit association bridging the gaps between science and the stakeholders in the aquaculture sector: producers, certifiers, retailers, NGOs, policy makers and consumers. Our goal is to study and improve the welfare of farmed fishes and other aquatic animals by applying ethological scientific knowledge into best practices in fish farming.
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What we stand for
What we stand for
Throughout the years, our team has been involved in many areas of the aquaculture sector, from scientific research to campaigning, from auditing to policy. We use that expertise to promote the welfare of fishes through many initiatives with our partners and collaborators.
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What we do
What we do
We develop science-based solutions to assess and improve the welfare of captive and wild-caught fishes. In our approach, we apply a strong background in aquaculture and ethology to address the welfare of fishes. We use state-of-the-art knowledge on the behaviour of a species to understand how its welfare is affected under farming conditions and what we can do to promote it.
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If you are interested in scientific and technical expertise applied to welfare in fish farming, please contact us.
We develop custom-made welfare solutions for your initiatives, as consultancy in farms or other facilities, tailored courses, guidance, certification requirements or systems, specific research studies and welfare protocols (see What we do).
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