Fisheries Internship

Fisheries Internship

AquaBioTech Group actively encourages students and post-graduates to undertake training sessions at our company, to gain valuable practical, applied and hands-on experience. We are currently looking to fill three (3) internship positions withing our ABTFisheries department that focuses on a broad range of services in fisheries science. The internship provides an opportunity to join a highly dynamic and active team leading on fisheries science and management advice. The team delivers leading science and advice to both national and international marine management organisations including the Environment and Resources Authority and a variety of research and commercial projects to assess sustainability and fisheries management plans.

Synopsis of position offered   

The successful candidates will be involved hands-on on a long term research programme on the Atlantic bluefin tuna.  As part of this project, AquaBioTech Group is required to collect samples from harvested fish which takes place at sea on board of processing vessels where extraction and pre-processing of biological samples occurs.

Most of the work involves fieldwork activities carried out outdoors on the processing vessel situated close to the tuna cages out at sea. Therefore, this position requires the candidate to be being able to adapt to changing weather conditions, early starts, long hour shifts and carrying out daily activities on vessels out at sea.

This post represents a chance to develop highly valuable skills in fisheries science both in a lab environment and in the field.

Qualifications Overview

The successful candidates will likely have a background in natural sciences, with education and experience in fisheries, biology or related fields being preferable.

Applicants need to have a good command of both written and spoken English, as well as possess basic computer skills such as Microsoft Package and data processing software.

An active interest in fisheries science and passion to work outdoors will be considered assets and represent desirable skills/qualifications.

Applicants will need to display enthusiasm, a positive attitude and ability to work out at sea in adverse weather conditions both independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, detail oriented, organised and able adhere to procedures.