Phd Candidate In In Sustainable And Profitable Business Models Development

The World Aquaculture Society; Ålesund; On-site; NOK 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative research opportunity awaits a PhD candidate focused on developing sustainable business models in aquaculture. This role involves collaborating with industry partners, conducting case studies, and publishing research findings. The successful candidate will engage with key stakeholders, enhancing their understanding of the fish farming sector while contributing to sustainability efforts. Join a collaborative environment that fosters academic growth and real-world impact, making strides towards a more sustainable future in aquaculture. If you're passionate about research and sustainability, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with a master's degree or equivalent.
• Excellent English language skills and knowledge of aquaculture.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and analysis of sustainable business models.
• Conduct research and publish findings related to the PhD.

Skills

Excellent written and oral English skills

Knowledge of the fish feed and aquaculture industry

Theoretical and analytical skills

Good communication skills

Experience with focus groups and stakeholder workshops

Norwegian or other Scandinavian language skills

Education

Master's degree or equivalent education

Job description

PhD Candidate In Sustainable And Profitable Business Models Development

SFI Harvest brings together pioneering shipowners, key technology providers, large producers of raw materials and feed for the aquaculture sector, stakeholders, SINTEF Ocean, and other strong research groups, including AMOS (the Norwegian Centre of Excellence for Autonomous Marine Operations and Systems). The innovations will enable precise and efficient capture and processing of mesopelagic species, zooplankton, and phytoplankton.

Duties of the Position

• The PhD candidate is expected to contribute to review, design, analysis and testing of business models for sustainability (BMfS) in cooperation with project partners.
• He/she is expected to complete the necessary doctoral coursework.
• Take part in case study research of companies in the fish farming industry.
• Conduct research, publish, and write publishable papers that constitute the requirement for the PhD position.
• Participation in activities organized by SFI Harvest partners.
• Working closely with researchers across project work packages.

Research Activities

• Reviewing fisheries capture business models and value chains which correspond to sustainable governance and management.
• Working with partners to assess the applicability of existing sustainability assessment tools.
• Developing a decision-making framework to support sustainability in business models.
• Testing the decision-making framework with key stakeholders from SFI Harvest.

Requirements

Required Selection Criteria:

• Your education must correspond to a five-year Norwegian degree program, where 120 credits are obtained at master's level.
• You must have a strong academic background from your previous studies and an average grade from the master's degree program, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared with NTNU's grading scale. If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic basis. If you have a weaker grade background, you may be assessed if you can document that you are particularly suitable for a PhD education.
• You must meet the requirements for admission to the faculty's doctoral program (link).
• Excellent written and oral English language skills.
• Good knowledge of the fish feed and the aquaculture industry.
• Understanding of how the aquaculture sector and the life cycle of the feed affects the environment and society.
• Good theoretical and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience of interviewing focus groups and running stakeholder workshops.
• Norwegian or other Scandinavian language skills.

Preferred Selection Criteria:

• Good knowledge of the fish feed and the aquaculture industry.
• Understanding of how the aquaculture sector and the life cycle of the feed affects the environment and society.
• Good theoretical and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience of interviewing focus groups and running stakeholder workshops.
• Norwegian or other Scandinavian language skills.

Contact Information

NORWEGIAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - NTNU

Job Details

The appointment is to be made in accordance with Regulations on terms of employment for positions such as postdoctoral fellow, PhD candidate, research assistant, and specialist candidate.

The main purpose of the PhD is to build a prospective and comprehensive business model for sustainability for the development of sustainable feed production.

Post Date: 3/27/2025 11:54:18 AM
Closing Date: 8/25/2025 12:00:00 AM