PhD Scholarship in Fish Ecology and Biology at DTU Aqua, Denmark

Are you passionate about studying fish ecology and biology at the interface of biotelemetry, climate change, and biodiversity conservation? Do you want to contribute to answering important questions related to aquatic conservation and resource management in the context of climate change? If so, the National Institute of Aquatic Resources (DTU Aqua) in Denmark has a fully funded PhD scholarship opportunity for you.

Scholarship Details:

• Start Date: October 2023
• Duration: 3 years
• Location: Section for Freshwater Fisheries Ecology, DTU Aqua, Silkeborg, Denmark

Project Summary:

The scholarship is part of the larger Nordic collaborative project, BlueBioClimate, funded by the EU Interreg Öresund-Kattegat-Skagerrak Programme and the Danish Rod and Net License Funds. The project aims to understand how climate change affects aquatic conservation and resource management. The successful candidate will focus on fish ecology and biology, particularly on movements and migrations of highly migratory species like salmonids and tunas.

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

• You will assess the mechanisms determining the distribution of animals through time and space in productive marine and freshwater regions.
• Analyze and publish telemetry data sets and combine them with physiological measurements from the animals.
• Contribute to teaching at the Aquatic Science & Technology Masters program and supervise Bachelor and Master students.
• Have a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Biology, Aquatic Science & Technology, or a related field.
• Preferably have a background in ecology and experience with telemetry, migration ecology, and physiology.
• Possess a keen interest in marine and aquatic sciences.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Benefits:

• Fully funded PhD scholarship for 3 years.
• International and collaborative research environment.
• Contribution to teaching and student supervision.
• Salary based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.

Application Deadline: September 15, 2023 (23:59 Danish time)

Application Process:

Submit your complete online application by following these steps:

1. Click on the “Apply now” link provided in the announcement.
2. Fill out the online application form.
3. Attach all required materials in English as one PDF file:

• A cover letter motivating the application
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (including official grading scale)

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Contact Information:

For project-related inquiries, contact Professor Kim Aarestrup at kaa@aqua.dtu.dk.

For general information, reach out to Susan Zumbach Johannesen at szjo@aqua.dtu.dk.

Important Note:
You may apply before obtaining your Master’s degree but cannot begin before receiving it.

About DTU Aqua:

DTU Aqua conducts research, provides advice, and contributes to innovation in the sustainable exploitation and management of aquatic resources. The institute investigates various aspects of aquatic organisms, physical and chemical processes, ecosystem dynamics, and more, considering natural and anthropogenic drivers.

About DTU:

The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university known for its research, education, innovation, and scientific advice. DTU’s mission is to create value using science and engineering to address global challenges, and it operates with an inclusive and informal working environment.

If you’re driven by a passion for fish ecology, biology, and conservation in the context of climate change, this PhD scholarship opportunity at DTU Aqua might be the perfect next step in your academic journey.