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AIMS@JCU Higher Degree Research Scholarships in Tropical Marine & Coral Reef Science, Australia (2026–2027)

Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:52:14 +0000

The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) and James Cook University (JCU) are offering prestigious AIMS@JCU Higher Degree Research (PhD) Scholarships in Townsville, Queensland, Australia, for the 2026–2027 academic intake.

Research Focus & Marine Science Scope

As Australia’s premier tropical marine research partnership, AIMS@JCU connects doctoral researchers with world-leading infrastructure, including the National Sea Simulator (SeaSim) and direct access to the Great Barrier Reef:

Coral Reef Ecology & Climate Adaptation: Investigating thermal tolerance mechanisms, coral larval biology, reef restoration interventions, and bleaching resilience.
Marine Megafauna & Fish Biology: Tracking coastal and pelagic fish species, elasmobranch ecology, acoustic telemetry networks, and marine protected area effectiveness.
Tropical Marine Biogeochemistry & Water Quality: Monitoring land-sea nutrient runoff, marine carbonate chemistry, coastal sediment dynamics, and microbial community responses.

Scholarship Package & Support Details

Host Institutions: Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) & James Cook University (JCU), Townsville, Australia.
Duration: 3.5 to 4 Years full-time doctoral candidature.
Financial Package: Full Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) stipend (~AUD $37,500/year tax-free) plus substantial AIMS@JCU operational research support allowances and tuition fee waivers for international candidates.

Candidate Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours or Master’s degree by research in Marine Biology, Oceanography, Aquatic Ecology, Coral Reef Science, or related field.
Experience in marine fieldwork, scientific diving (ADAS/PADI), laboratory aquaria systems, or statistical modeling in R/Python.
Fluency in English (meeting Australian university postgraduate entry requirements).

How to Apply

Applicants must identify an eligible co-supervisory team comprising researchers from both AIMS and JCU. Formal applications are submitted through the James Cook University Higher Degree by Research admissions system and the AIMS@JCU scholarship portal.

Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories at Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) (2026–2027)

Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:52:05 +0000

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), in partnership with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), invites postdoctoral researchers to apply for the Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories (VF) Program for the 2026–2027 academic and research cycle.

Research Focus & Aquatic Science Scope

Visiting Fellows conduct cutting-edge applied research across DFO’s network of state-of-the-art marine and freshwater research institutes, including the Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Pacific Biological Station, and Freshwater Institute. Key research priorities encompass:

Marine & Freshwater Fisheries Assessment: Quantitative stock assessment modeling, ecosystem-based fisheries management, and pelagic/demersal fish population dynamics.
Aquatic Ecosystem Health & Habitat Science: Assessing anthropogenic stressors, ocean acidification, marine heatwaves, and salmonid river habitat connectivity.
Aquaculture Environmental Interactions: Investigating wild-farmed fish disease transmission, bivalve carrying capacity, and sustainable aquaculture environmental monitoring.

Fellowship Details & Financial Package

Host Agency: Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) laboratories across Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, and Ontario/Prairie regions.
Contract Duration: 1 Year initial appointment, renewable for up to 3 years based on performance and departmental funding.
Stipend: Competitive NSERC/DFO annual postdoctoral stipend with dedicated operational research funds and scientific travel allowances.
Intake Policy: Continuous intake through the NSERC candidate inventory; candidates are selected on an ongoing basis throughout the year.

Candidate Requirements

Ph.D. in Fisheries Science, Marine Biology, Biological Oceanography, Limnology, Aquatic Ecology, or closely related natural science discipline.
Demonstrated scientific publication record in peer-reviewed aquatic and marine science journals.
Open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and foreign nationals meeting Canadian work authorization requirements.

How to Apply

Prospective fellows must submit an application through the official NSERC online portal to be placed on the approved inventory. Candidates are strongly advised to contact DFO research scientists directly to discuss project alignment prior to or immediately following application submission.

WorldFish International Postdoctoral Fellowships in Sustainable Aquatic Food Systems & Aquaculture (2026–2027)

Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:14:12 +0000

WorldFish, a leading CGIAR international research center headquartered in Penang, Malaysia, is welcoming applications for its International Postdoctoral Fellowships in Sustainable Aquatic Food Systems and Resilient Aquaculture for the 2026–2027 cycle.

Research Focus & Aquatic Science Scope

Working across WorldFish research stations in Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Pacific, postdoctoral fellows lead high-impact applied science initiatives:

Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation: Developing climate-smart hatchery protocols, optimizing local fish feed formulations, and advancing Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA).
Small-Scale Fisheries & Governance: Assessing fisheries stock status, co-management frameworks, and post-harvest aquatic value chains in coastal and inland waters.
Aquatic Animal Nutrition & Genetics: Leveraging selective breeding programs (such as Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia – GIFT) to improve disease resistance and climate resilience in farmed fish.

Fellowship Package & Support

Host Organization: WorldFish (CGIAR), with regional postings across Malaysia, Bangladesh, Egypt, and Zambia.
Duration: 2 Years full-time international fellowship (with potential renewal).
Remuneration: Internationally competitive tax-exempt stipend (subject to host nation regulations), housing allowance, international health insurance, and relocation assistance.
Research Resources: Full operational funding for field surveys, community-based trials, and participation in international marine and fisheries conferences.

Candidate Requirements

Ph.D. in Fisheries Science, Aquaculture, Marine Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or Aquatic Agricultural Systems.
Demonstrated expertise in quantitative fisheries assessment, aquaculture trials, or fish socio-ecological systems.
Willingness to conduct extensive fieldwork in tropical coastal and freshwater environments.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted directly through the WorldFish CGIAR Careers portal. Interested applicants must submit a cover letter outlining research interests, updated CV, list of peer-reviewed articles, and three professional references.

Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR) & Ocean Biogeochemistry at Utrecht University, Netherlands

Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:13:58 +0000

The Department of Earth Sciences within the Faculty of Geosciences at Utrecht University in the Netherlands is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher on Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR:MRV) for the EU-funded MAR-CO2 project.

Research Focus & Marine Biogeochemistry Scope

As ocean-based climate interventions expand, developing robust scientific verification for marine carbon dioxide removal is vital. The postdoctoral researcher will investigate:

Ecological Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (eMRV): Establishing standardized ecological indicators and sensor protocols to track the environmental safety and efficacy of mCDR deployments.
Ocean Biogeochemistry & Carbon Dynamics: Conducting coastal and open-ocean sampling, alkaline enhancement experiments, and geochemical tracking of carbon fluxes.
Benthic & Pelagic Ecosystem Impacts: Assessing responses of marine fauna, bivalve shellfish, and benthic communities to manipulated ocean alkalinity.

Position Benefits & Contract Details

Host Institution: Department of Earth Sciences, Utrecht University, Netherlands.
Contract Duration: Up to 36 months full-time postdoctoral appointment (1.0 FTE).
Gross Salary: €3,706 to €5,760 per month (Scale 10, Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities).
Additional Benefits: 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% end-of-year bonus, and generous pension scheme.
Application Deadline: 20 September 2026.

Candidate Requirements

Ph.D. in Marine Science, Biological Oceanography, Aquatic Biogeochemistry, Marine Ecology, or related discipline.
Experience with marine fieldwork, carbonate chemistry analysis, or marine ecosystem modeling.
Strong track record of scientific publications and proficiency in English.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the Utrecht University official vacancies portal before 20 September 2026. Submit a motivation letter, curriculum vitae, publication list, and contact details of two academic referees.

Fully Funded PhD & Research Studentships in Sustainable Aquaculture at University of Stirling, UK (2026–2027)

Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:59:44 +0000

The world-renowned Institute of Aquaculture at the University of Stirling in Scotland, United Kingdom, is accepting applications for fully funded Ph.D. studentships and research assistantships in Sustainable Aquaculture for the 2026–2027 academic cycle.

Research Focus & Aquaculture Innovation Scope

As the UK’s leading center for aquaculture research and a global leader in aquatic food security, the Institute of Aquaculture focuses on cutting-edge solutions across key thematic areas:

Aquatic Animal Health & Immunology: Developing novel fish vaccines, investigating host-pathogen interactions in Atlantic salmon and sea bass, and mitigating sea lice infestations.
Sustainable Aquatic Nutrition & Alternative Feeds: Formulating circular feed ingredients using single-cell proteins, insect meals, and macroalgae to replace wild-caught fishmeal and fish oil.
Advanced Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS): Optimizing water biofiltration, microbial biofloc dynamics, fish welfare sensors, and precision aquaculture engineering.
Aquaculture Genetics & Selective Breeding: Genomic selection, disease resistance trait mapping, and epigenetic adaptation in farmed aquatic species.

Studentship Package & Benefits

Host Department: Institute of Aquaculture, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Stirling, Scotland, UK.
Duration: 3.5 to 4 Years full-time doctoral study.
Financial Package: UKRI-standard tax-free annual living stipend (approx. £19,237+ per year), full tuition fee coverage, and dedicated research operational budget.
Flexible Intake: Opportunities to enroll on the 1st day of academic intake months.

Candidate Requirements

First Class or Upper Second Class (2:1) Honours degree or Master’s degree in Aquaculture, Fisheries Science, Marine Biology, Veterinary Science, or Aquatic Biotechnology.
Practical laboratory or field experience in aquaculture systems, fish welfare, or molecular biology.
English language proficiency for international students.

How to Apply

Applicants must identify a prospective supervisor at the Institute of Aquaculture and submit an application through the University of Stirling postgraduate admissions portal, including a research statement, detailed CV, academic transcripts, and two academic references.

Ifremer International Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Marine Fisheries & Oceanography (2026–2027)

Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:59:15 +0000

The French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer) is offering prestigious international postdoctoral research fellowships (up to 36 months) across its marine research centers in France, focusing on sustainable fisheries management, marine ecosystems, and biological oceanography.

Research Focus & Marine Science Scope

Postdoctoral fellows join world-class research laboratories including MARBEC (Marine Biodiversity, Exploitation and Conservation), LOPS (Laboratory of Physical and Spatial Oceanography), and LEMAR (Laboratory of Environmental Marine Sciences). Priority research lines include:

Sustainable Fisheries Management & Stock Assessment: Developing quantitative population models, evaluating ecosystem-based fisheries management (EBFM), and studying climate change impacts on commercial fish stocks.
Marine Biodiversity & Trophic Ecology: Investigating pelagic and demersal marine food webs, coastal biodiversity conservation, and deep-sea benthic communities.
Ocean Observation & Biogeochemistry: Utilizing the French oceanographic research fleet, autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), and satellite remote sensing for ocean health monitoring.

Fellowship Benefits & Contract Details

Host Institution: Ifremer Research Centres (Brest, Nantes, Montpellier, Boulogne-sur-Mer), France.
Contract Duration: Up to 36 months full-time research employment.
Remuneration: Competitive French national public research salary scale with comprehensive health and social benefits.
Research Support: Direct access to the French oceanographic fleet, state-of-the-art aquaculture testing facilities, and high-performance computing clusters.

Candidate Requirements

Ph.D. in Marine Biology, Fisheries Science, Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology, or Aquatic Biogeochemistry obtained within the last 3 years.
Strong track record of peer-reviewed publications and quantitative ecological/oceanographic modeling skills.
International mobility compliance (must not have spent more than 12 months in France during the 36 months preceding recruitment).

How to Apply

Interested postdoctoral candidates must consult the official Ifremer Careers and Talent Detection portals. Candidates are strongly encouraged to contact prospective host laboratory directors at Ifremer to co-develop their research proposal before formal electronic submission.

Postdoctoral Position in River Food-Web Ecology & Fish Habitat Restoration at Eawag, Switzerland

Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:26:29 +0000

Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (ETH Domain), is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in River Food-Web Ecology & Artificial Flood Restoration within the Department of Fish Ecology and Evolution (FishEc) in Kastanienbaum, Switzerland.

Research Focus & Fish Ecology Scope

In hydropower-regulated Alpine rivers, artificial floods serve as critical restoration tools. The postdoctoral research investigates how manipulated flood regimes reshape aquatic-terrestrial connectivity, macroinvertebrate biomass, and fish foraging:

Long-Term River Spöl Monitoring: Analyzing a unique 25-year ecological dataset from the River Spöl in the Swiss National Park combined with new field monitoring.
Trophic Pathways & Stable Isotope Ecology: Tracing energy flow and food-web architecture from periphyton to stream macroinvertebrates and native salmonid fishes.
Adaptive Environmental-Flow Management: Providing quantitative ecological indicators to guide environmental-flow policy and dam re-licensing across Europe.

Position Package & Contract Details

Host Institution: Eawag (ETH Domain), Department of Fish Ecology and Evolution, Center for Ecology, Evolution and Biogeochemistry, Kastanienbaum, Switzerland.
Contract: Full-time postdoctoral research contract.
Start Date: Flexible; preferred start by January 2027.
Salary: Highly competitive Swiss ETH-domain postdoctoral salary with comprehensive social and retirement benefits.

Candidate Requirements

Ph.D. in Aquatic Ecology, Fish Biology, Limnology, Freshwater Science, or River Ecosystem Ecology.
Expertise in river food webs, stable isotope analysis, aquatic invertebrate/fish ecology, or hydromorphology.
Proficiency in R and quantitative data analysis.

How to Apply

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested researchers should submit their application through Eawag’s online recruitment portal, including a letter of motivation, CV, publication list, and contact details for three professional references.

Fully Funded PhD Position in Phytoplankton Trait Diversity & Lake Ecosystem Modelling at NIOO-KNAW, Netherlands

Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:26:17 +0000

The Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW), in collaboration with Wageningen University, is offering a fully funded 4-year PhD position in Phytoplankton Trait Diversity & Lake Ecosystem Modelling in Wageningen, Netherlands.

Research Focus & Limnological Modelling Scope

The doctoral project is part of the Swiss-Dutch collaborative BILMo (Biodiversity Inspired Lake Modelling) project funded by the SNF-Lead Agency programme. Key research priorities include:

Trait-Based Phytoplankton Ecology: Investigating how diversity in light, nitrogen, and phosphorus resource-acquisition traits influences freshwater lake community productivity and biomass.
Mechanistic Aquatic Modelling (PCLake+): Integrating intra- and interspecific trait diversity into the state-of-the-art aquatic ecosystem model PCLake+.
Predictive Lake Forecasting: Simulating lake ecosystem regime shifts under climate warming and eutrophication scenarios in collaboration with Eawag and the University of Rhode Island.

Position Benefits & Details

Host Institutes: Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) and Wageningen University, Netherlands.
Contract Duration: 4 Years full-time doctoral employment.
Supervisors: Dr. Dedmer van de Waal and Dr. Mandy Velthuis.
Benefits: Competitive Dutch collective labour agreement (CAO-Onderzoekinstellingen) salary scale with 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus.

Candidate Requirements

Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Aquatic Ecology, Limnology, Computational Biology, Environmental Sciences, or Quantitative Ecology.
Experience in numerical ecological modeling, data science in R/Python, or phytoplankton physiology.
Fluency in scientific English.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via the NIOO-KNAW recruitment portal. Applicants must submit a motivation letter, curriculum vitae, master’s thesis summary, and contact details of two academic references.

MSCA Doctoral Candidate Position in Experimental Marine Ecology & Plankton Resilience at University of Oldenburg, Germany

Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 04:17:50 +0000

The Institute for Chemistry and Biology of the Marine Environment (ICBM) at the University of Oldenburg in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, is accepting applications for a 36-month MSCA Doctoral Candidate position in Experimental Marine Ecology within the Horizon Europe ReDiLEEP network.

Research Focus & Marine Ecology Scope

The doctoral project explores response diversity and ecosystem resilience in marine plankton communities across European coastal waters:

Plankton Response Diversity: Conducting experimental mesocosm and microcosm studies examining how phytoplankton and zooplankton species respond to temperature, salinity, and nutrient stress.
Spatial & Evolutionary Dynamics: Assessing how dispersal and eco-evolutionary adaptation maintain functional stability in marine food webs.
European Research Secondments: Completing international research secondments at Trinity College Dublin and the University of Zürich.

Position Benefits & Contract Terms

Host Institute: ICBM, University of Oldenburg, Wilhelmshaven, Germany.
Duration: 36 Months full-time doctoral appointment (38.5 hours/week).
Salary & Benefits: Full German public service TV-L E13 salary scale including Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions mobility allowance and family allowance (if applicable).
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026.

Candidate Requirements

Master’s degree in Marine Science, Aquatic Ecology, Biological Oceanography, or related discipline.
Background in plankton ecology, experimental aquatic setups, or community modeling.
Compliance with MSCA mobility criteria (must not have resided/carried out main activity in Germany for more than 12 months in the 3 years prior to recruitment).

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the University of Oldenburg job portal before 30 September 2026. Submit a cover letter, detailed CV, academic transcripts, master’s thesis abstract, and reference contact details.

Salaried Doctoral Researcher Position in Arctic Marine Phytoplankton & Evolutionary Ecology at Åbo Akademi University, Finland

Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 04:17:35 +0000

The Marine and Environmental Biology unit in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Åbo Akademi University in Turku, Finland, is inviting applications for a salaried Doctoral Researcher position in Evolutionary Ecology of Arctic Phytoplankton.

Research Focus & Arctic Oceanography Scope

Funded by the Research Council of Finland project “Climate-driven Dispersal, risk or potential for Arctic diversity”, the doctoral position addresses urgent polar ocean change questions:

Arctic Ocean Dispersal & Climate Adaptation: Investigating how warming ocean currents, sea-ice loss, and species dispersal influence genetic and phenotypic diversity in Arctic marine phytoplankton.
Polar Fieldwork & Experimental Biology: Participating in Arctic oceanographic cruises, microalgal culturing, high-throughput phenotyping, and genomic sequencing.
Marine Ecosystem Resilience: Modeling how Arctic primary producers adapt to environmental shifts and ocean acidification.

Position Package & Employment Terms

Host Institution: Åbo Akademi University, Turku, Finland.
Contract Duration: Full-time salaried doctoral employment running through 31 August 2030.
Salary: Starting salary approx. €2,700 per month (rising as PhD progress milestones are completed), plus full Finnish occupational healthcare and social benefits.
Start Date: Flexible (as soon as possible, no later than 1 January 2027).

Candidate Requirements

Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Marine Biology, Biological Oceanography, Aquatic Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, or related field.
Experience in phytoplankton culturing, molecular genetics, or statistical modeling in R/Python.
Fluency in scientific English.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted electronically via the Åbo Akademi University recruitment system. Attach a cover letter describing research motivation, CV, academic transcripts, master’s thesis summary, and contact information for two academic references.