Arctic Fish Movement Ecology Postdoc – Fieldwork & Modeling

Bjørn Barlaup; Bergen; On-site; NOK 540,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Field campaigns in the High Arctic

Professional development and networked

Modern office facilities in Bergen

Job summary

NORCE invites applications for a three-year Postdoctoral Researcher position in Arctic Fish Movement Ecology, Climate Change and Species Redistribution based in Bergen, Norway. The role focuses on leading analyses of fish movements and habitat use, publishing findings, and coordinating field campaigns with an international team.

The successful candidate will work within the Laboratory for Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (LFI) and collaborate with partners across Europe, applying acoustic

Qualifications

• PhD degree must be completed before employment start.
• Strong publication record for career stage.

Responsibilities

• Lead analyses of fish movements and habitat use in Arctic fjord ecosystems.
• Publish results in international peer‑reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Coordinate field campaigns in Svalbard and supervise MSc/PhD students.
• Develop habitat selection and movement ecology models and integrate environmental data with tracking data.

Skills

Programming in R

English proficiency

Data analysis

Statistical modelling

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

PhD in Fisheries science / Marine ecology / Animal movement ecology

Tools

R

GIS

Acoustic telemetry

Job description

NORCE invites applications for a three-year Postdoctoral Researcher position in Arctic Fish Movement Ecology, Climate Change and Species Redistribution based in Bergen, Norway. The role focuses on leading analyses of fish movements and habitat use, publishing findings, and coordinating field campaigns with an international team.

The successful candidate will work within the Laboratory for Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (LFI) and collaborate with partners across Europe, applying acoustic