The Faculty of Biosciences at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) in Ås, Norway, invites applications for 3-year fully funded Ph.D. Fellowships in Aquaculture and Aquatic Biosciences for the 2026–2027 academic intake.
Research Focus & Aquaculture Technology Scope
Norway is a global leader in cold-water aquaculture and salmonid biotechnology. The doctoral positions focus on cutting-edge sustainable fish farming challenges:
- Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) & Water Quality: Investigating biofiltration dynamics, microbial community control, and water chemistry in land-based aquaculture.
- Fish Nutrition, Health & Mucosal Immunity: Formulating novel functional feeds, assessing gut-microbiome interactions, and enhancing disease resistance in Atlantic salmon and trout.
- Aquaculture Genetics & Selective Breeding: Applying genomic selection to improve growth, fillet quality, and sea lice resistance in commercial fish stocks.
Fellowship Package & Contract Terms
- Host Institution: Faculty of Biosciences, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Ås, Norway.
- Duration: 3 Years full-time doctoral fellowship contract.
- Salary: Position code 1017 under the Norwegian State Salary Scale (approx. NOK 532,000 to NOK 575,000 per annum) plus 2% pension contribution to SPK.
Candidate Requirements
- Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Aquaculture, Fisheries Science, Marine Biology, Aquatic Bioscience, or related discipline.
- Strong quantitative skills, molecular biology experience, or aquaculture lab background.
- Fluency in scientific English.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted electronically through Jobbnorge / NMBU portal. Submit a cover letter detailing research interests, academic CV, transcripts, master’s thesis summary, and contact info for 2-3 references.