Head of research, development and rearing

We are a leading agriculture and forest estate situated in the mountainous region of Upper Styria, Austria. We will establish an innovative shrimp farm and are recruiting a

Head of Research, Development and Rearing

Responsibilities:

• Rearing of SPR/SPF broodstock
• Monitoring and optimisation of hatching and rearing of larvae
• Rearing of high quality postlarvae
• Researching of animal-friendly rearing and feeding environments
• Ensuring compliance with national and international regulations
• Development of new standards for indoor shrimp farming
• Research and development
• Cooperation with research institutes
• Global travel

Qualifications:

• University degree in biology or similar
• Some experience with aquaculture and fish husbandry
• International work experience, scientific publications
• Very good command of English, good command of German