Comparative evaluation procedure for n. 1 post-doc research contract - Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italia; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Università di Bologna is seeking a researcher for the project 'Conservation of the European eel' to enhance knowledge of the European eel life cycle and to develop aquaculture techniques under controlled conditions. The work will involve collaboration with fishers and aquaculture professionals to transfer findings and support industry needs during a six-year Horizon Sinergy initiative.

The role emphasizes rigorous qualification assessment and an interview-based selection process.

Qualifications

• Eligibility of fellows: country/ies: OTHER
• Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies: OTHER

Responsibilities

• Selection process: Comparative evaluation procedure based on qualifications and interview

Job description

Organisation/Company Università di Bologna Research Field Agricultural sciences » Zootechnics Biological sciences » Biology Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 3 Nov 2026 - 12:00 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Title of the project: " Conservation of the European eel (Anguilla anguilla): improving knowledge of the life cycle of eels and developing aquaculture techniques for their farming ". The project aims to acquire new knowledge on the reproductive biology of the European eel, with the objective of improving understanding of its life cycle, migratory patterns, and the techniques required to achieve closure of the life cycle under controlled conditions. To this end, knowledge concerning the life cycle of other anguillid species found worldwide will also be explored, in order to identify approaches and strategies applicable to captive rearing for aquaculture purposes. The project also involves collaboration with key stakeholders, including fishers, fishing cooperatives, and professionals in the aquaculture sector, in order to foster knowledge exchange and the transfer of research results. This work will contribute to the PLANETARY EEL ERC Horizon Sinergy (duration: 6 years)...Omissis.

• Italy

Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence:

• OTHER

Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies:

• OTHER

Selection process

Comparative evaluation procedure based on qualifications and interview