Research engineer in aquaculture

Job Details

You will join the Aquatic Ecosystems and Global Change (EABX) research unit, a research unit specializing in aquatic ecology that studies the effects of environmental changes on the biodiversity of freshwater environments. The unit brings together researchers, engineers, and technicians who conduct research on the functioning of aquatic ecosystems and understanding organisms' responses to natural and human-induced disturbances. You will work in a collaborative scientific environment combining fundamental research, applied research, and animal experimentation. As part of your role, you will manage the Saint-Seurin-sur-l'Isle experimental station. You will ensure the proper functioning of the infrastructure, equipment, and experimental fish farms, while adhering to regulatory, health, and ethical requirements. You will also contribute to the development of the platform and its outreach to national and international scientific communities. This position is central to the interface between fish farming activities, animal experimentation, and research projects. You will contribute to the production of knowledge on the physiological and behavioral mechanisms of fish in response to environmental pressures by providing reliable experimental setups adapted to scientific needs. In this context, you will be responsible for the following activities: Management of the experimental station and its infrastructure

• Organize and coordinate the operation of the experimental station;
• Supervise the technical teams and plan the human resources needed for the activities;
• To manage budgets, equipment and material resources;
• Supervise the maintenance, development and adaptation of experimental infrastructures.
   

Livestock management and regulatory compliance
 

• To guarantee the quality of fish farms, and the health and well-being of the fish;
• Ensure health monitoring, maintenance of regulatory records and biosecurity;
• To ensure compliance with regulations relating to animal experimentation and animal welfare, and to participate in the relevant bodies;
• Implement the procedures necessary for the compliance of the station's activities.
   

Support for scientific projects and platform development
 

• Participate in the design, planning and monitoring of experiments;
• To lead and contribute to the coordination of the unit's research projects;
• Develop collaborations with academic and technical partners;
• To welcome and support the teams using the platform.

Requirements

Required qualifications and skills: You have a higher education degree in experimental biology, aquaculture, or animal science. A PhD in experimental biology involving animal models, particularly fish, would be an asset. You have experience in developing research in experimental aquatic environments, setting up and managing scientific projects, and supervising technical or scientific teams. Expertise

• Design, organize and monitor experiments in aquaculture and experimental animal husbandry;
• Mastering the techniques of fish farming and artificial reproduction;
• Use and manage experimental aquaculture systems (control of environmental parameters, sanitary management, biosecurity);
• Apply the regulations relating to livestock farming, animal experimentation and animal welfare;
• To manage scientific projects and write scientific reports or documents;
• Facilitating collaborations and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

Interpersonal skills

• Sense of organization and planning ability;
• Rigour in monitoring activities and procedures;
• Ability to work in a team and to bring together different stakeholders;
• Ability to adapt to the scientific needs of projects;
• Communication and knowledge transfer skills.

Contact Information

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Application procedures

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