Applied Aquaculture Researcher
Drive Innovation in Sustainable Aquaculture at The Kingfish Company
About The Kingfish Company
The Kingfish Company is a leading producer of high-quality, sustainably farmed Yellowtail Kingfish (_Seriola lalandi_) using advanced Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) technology. Operating from our state-of-the-art land-based facility in Kats, the Netherlands, we produce premium seafood with a strong focus on fish welfare, environmental responsibility, and continuous innovation.
As we continue to expand our operations and research capabilities, we are looking for an experienced and driven Applied Aquaculture Researcher to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the future of sustainable aquaculture through applied research, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a hands-on industrial R&D role where research findings are rapidly translated into commercial production improvements.
You will join a small R&D team consisting of the Innovation Manager, R&D Coordinator, and research interns. You will take ownership of assigned projects while contributing directly to trial execution, data collection, fish assessments, and reporting.
The Role
As an Applied Aquaculture Researcher, you will contribute to a wide range of research and innovation activities across The Kingfish Company’s production cycle. You will independently coordinate assigned projects while also carrying out experimental work. You will work closely with Operations, Quality, Fish Health, Hatchery, and Management teams to translate scientific insights into practical improvements within commercial production.
A key aspect of the role is investigating skeletal deformities and fish quality issues throughout the production cycleand developing strategies to minimize their occurrence. The successful candidate will also contribute to feed trials, ...
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