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The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.Research Assistant in Aquatic Animal Welfare At the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences (BioEnv) we have teaching and research activities that stretch from the alpine ecosystem, through forests, cultivated land and streams, all the way into the marine environment. In these environments we study different levels of biological organisation from genes, individuals and populations, to communities and ecosystems. We work within ecology, evolution, physiology, systematics and combinations of these fields in order to understand the impact of natural and anthropogenic changes of the environment. The department is placed at two different localities: in Natrium at Medicinaregatan 7B in Gothenburg and at the Kristineberg marine research station operated by the Marine Infrastructure at the University of Gothenburg. The current employment is based in Natrium.   We offer The University of Gothenburg is a state authority, which means special benefits, more holidays and a great pension. We also offer flexible time contracts to balance private and work life. You can read more about our employment benefits here.   Project description This research project aims to investigate how to improve the welfare of crustaceans and fishes using techniques in animal behaviour and physiology. You will provide assistance in experiments where the use of analgesia on reducing poor welfare in aquatic animals will require skills in video recording, behavioural analysis and metabolic assays. You will assist in daily aquatic animal husbandry and care as well as occasional field trips to collect animals.   Duties  Techniques used within the project include animal care, video recording, behavioural analysis, physiological assays (glucose and lactate), inputting data into Excel spreadsheets and collection of animals within the local area.   Qualifications  We are looking for a motivated individual for a position as a research assistant in aquatic animal biology with a special focus on animal welfare.  Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology. • Experience in the care of aquatic animals, including fish and crustaceans. • Proficiency in using video camera equipment and conducting behavioural analysis. • Experience with laboratory assays for measuring glucose and lactate. • Swedish Laboratory Animal Science certificate in fish. • Valid driving license. • Proficiency in using Excel spreadsheets. Desirable qualifications for the employment are conducted previous research in the field of aquatic animal welfare. As a research assistant, you will have a broad role with supporting various tasks in aquatic animal welfare research projects. There are many contact points, and it is important that you are service oriented, flexible and enjoy collaborating with others. Good communication skills are vital as you will work within an active team of researchers. Excellent communication skills, written and spoken, in English are necessary since we work in an international environment. The application should preferably be written in English and must include: • A short cover letter with the applicant’s justification for the application, i.e., that describes how the applicant meets the selection criteria • A list of qualifications (CV) • Copy of certificate of exam The top ranked candidates will be selected for an interview, which might be held in English and could also be performed digitally.    Employment  This is a fixed-term employment for 11 months, 100 %, placed at the Department of Biological and Environmental Science starting as soon as possible or upon agreement.   Contact information for the post  If you have any questions about the position, please contact:  Lynne U. Sneddon, Professor Phone: +46 31 786 3607 Email: lynne.sneddon @bioenv.gu.se Webpage: https://www.gu.se/en/research/aquatic-animal-welfare-aaw Åsa Arrhenius, Head of Department Phone: +46 31 786 26 25 Email: [email protected] If you have any questions about the employment process, please contact HR at the Department of Biological and Environmental Science, [email protected].   Unions  Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande    Application  To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to create an account in our recruitment system https://web103.reachmee.com/ext/I005/1035/job?site=7&lang=UK&validator=9b89bead79bb7258ad55c8d75228e5b7&job_id=36210. Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline.  Applications must be received by: January 23rd, 2025  The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations. Salaries are set individually at the University. In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed. In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.