Post-Doctoral Fellow / Scientist (Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture)

About the Position

• WorldFish is seeking Post-Doctoral Fellow or Scientist, Specialist in integrated multi-trophic aquaculture to be based in Kenya. This position will be responsible to support the achievement of the work package 2 [Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture (IMTA): seawater Farming of Finfish-Bivalves-Seaweed] in Kenya. The primary purpose of this position is to successfully manage and implement the research activities of work package 2 in Kenya, under the direction of the work package Lead, who will be based in Malaysia.
• The successful candidate will focus on conducting high-quality applied research on the design and implementation of IMTA systems, with emphasis on assessing coastal aquaculture and mariculture technologies, practices, and production, analysing the current constraints and the opportunities for sustainable production in integrated aquaculture value chains, establishing a technical baseline of target communities and identifying and scaling the best combinations for integrated seawater Farming of Finfish-Bivalves-Seaweed in target communities.
• The successful candidate will work in an interdisciplinary team of experts from different backgrounds, including aquaculture, fish nutrition, production systems, gender, climate change, scaling of innovations, science communication, rural development, and bioprocesses.

Requirements

This job might be for you if you have the below skills and qualifications:

• PhD in aquaculture, aquaculture production systems, sustainable aquaculture or related fields.
• A candidate with at least 2 years of highly relevant research experience will be considered for a scientist position where study experience is also highly relevant to the requirements of this position.
• Proven ability to develop and apply research on aquaculture production systems and sustainable aquaculture. Research on marine aquaculture ecosystems and integrated multi-trophic aquaculture will be highly valued.
• Proven competency with research design and statistical analysis.
• Strong publication track record for stage of career in relevant international peer-reviewed journals.
• Proven competency with the dissemination of scientific and technical knowledge.
• Experience with working with rural communities in Africa, Asia or the Pacific.
• Motivation for high-quality science and delivery of impact from research.
• Show proven interest and ability to develop and maintain a professional network in the field of IMTA research.
• High degree of cultural sensitivity and proven record of effective working relationships in multi-disciplinary, diverse teams.
• Excellent proficiency in spoken and written English.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good leadership and mentoring skills.
• Project management experience.
• History of applying research outcomes to policy development.
• Experience developing information and education materials for government and community stakeholders.
• Experience in resource mobilization in the field of aquaculture development.