PhD scholarship: New Approaches in Marine Living Resource Assessment – DTU Aqua
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
We offer a 3-year PhD position within the research sections Marine Living Resources at DTU Aqua in Lyngby, Denmark and Benthic Resources at IMR in Tromsø, Norway. The position is fully funded and will be well supported by highly experienced personnel from IMR and DTU Aqua, resourced by our collective infrastructure and benefit from the support of other parallel projects and initiatives.The PhD candidate will be enrolled, formally employed at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), and supervised by Section Head Carsten Hvingel, Prof. Anders Nielsen and Sci. Flecther Thompson from DTU Aqua, and Sci. Ann Merete Hjelset and Principal sci. Fabian Zimmermann from IMR. Working location will be Lyngby (Denmark) and Tromsø (Norway) with approximately half of the time at each location. Starting date: 1 November 2024.The position will support the overall aim of DTU Aqua and IMR to develop and operationalize new and effective methods to monitor and assess the state of living marine resources. This includes the development of 1) automated monitoring systems and data processing using machine learning and neural networks, 2) analytical methods to integrate various sources of information from scientific monitoring, the fishery and other relevant sources in distribution models and stock estimation and 3) assessing the resulting consequences for the derivation of management advice and strategies. This project will contribute to optimizing the assessment and management process of marine living resources with respect to CO2 footprint, cost and precision.Responsibilities
You will work within a team of resource biologists and statisticians, to develop, implement and test novel methods in the monitoring and assessment process of the valuable fisheries resources in the Northeast Atlantic, including snow crab, king crab, Norway lobster and scallops. The research will be conducted with the combined use of survey and fishery data and a variety of advanced analytical procedures. Historic data will be made available from existing databases, but the candidate is also expected to participate in supplementary data collection on scientific surveys in the North Sea and Barents Sea.The contents of the PhD project will be developed in detail by you in cooperation with the supervisors. Planned tasks may include:
In addition to the research activities directly related to the PhD project, the candidate is offered the opportunity to take part in monitoring and stock assessment work within the Institute of Marine Research, DTU Aqua and ICES, and contribute to the writing of reports and advice.Qualifications
You must have:
Desired competencies:
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see .
You may apply prior to obtaining your master’s degree but cannot begin before having received it.Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.About DTU Aqua
DTU Aqua – National Institute of Aquatic Resources – works for well-functioning oceans, rivers, and lakes where biodiversity can thrive. Our research, advisory service, and education contribute to the development of a sustainable blue bioeconomy, robust aquatic ecosystems, and reduced effects of climate change. We have a large national and international network and cooperate with research partners, public authorities, industry, and NGOs. We have state-of-the-art research facilities and Denmark’s only ocean- and arctic-going research vessel. The Institute has 360 employees, one-half being scientific staff, including 40 PhD students. More than 35 nationalities are represented at the Institute, and we support an equal gender distribution. We are located in Lyngby, Hirtshals, Nykøbing Mors, and Silkeborg and have regular activities in Greenland. Learn more on aqua.dtu.dk .Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.
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Fri, 05 Jul 2024 22:46:23 GMT
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