Máster en genómica de truchas árticas en Islandia con beca completa

MSc en genómica evolutiva y cría selectiva de caracteres maternales en truchas árticas - Hólar University, Islandia - 2 años - Beca completa - Deadline 15 junio 2026

Location: Hólar University (merging with University of Iceland), Iceland

Organization: Hólar University / University of Iceland - DebesLab

Contract Type: Two-year MSc position with full scholarship funding

Main Description: This is a two-year MSc position in evolutionary genomics focused on computational analyses of maternal traits in Icelandic Arctic charr. The project includes single-step GWAS, identification of quantitative trait loci, and analysis of a fully pedigreed population with over 1,000 sequenced females. The research combines evolutionary biology, genomics, and animal breeding approaches to understand maternal effects in this iconic Arctic fish species.

Requirements:

• BSc in biology or selective breeding
• Strong interest in computational work
• Interest in evolutionary biology or animal breeding

Benefits/Conditions:

• Full salary funding available through research scholarship
• Two-year position
• Access to unique fully pedigreed population dataset with genomic data

How to Apply: Send a single PDF containing CV with one referee, academic transcripts, and a brief statement of research interests to Paul V. Debes at debes@holar.is

Deadline: June 15, 2026

More information: https://debeslab.com/people/

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Becas de doctorado y máster para estudiar ecosistemas fluviales entre Alabama, Islandia y Reino Unido

The University of Alabama is offering an exciting opportunity for graduate students interested in studying stream ecosystems' responses to drought under climate change conditions. This NSF-NERC funded project offers:

🎓 Positions Available:

- 2 PhD positions

- 1 MS position

📍 Location: 

- Based at University of Alabama

- Field work in Iceland (Hengill Geothermal Area) and UK (EcoLaboratory Facility, University of Birmingham)

🔍 Research Focus:

- Stream ecosystem responses to drought in warming climates

- Multiple levels of biological organization (from individuals to ecosystems)

- Areas of study include physiology, community ecology, and ecosystem ecology/biogeochemistry

✨ Ideal Candidates:

- Interest in freshwater ecology

- Strong work ethic

- Commitment to collaboration and teamwork

- Backgrounds in physiology, community ecology, or ecosystem ecology/biogeochemistry are welcome

- The program particularly encourages applications supporting diversity and equity in science

💰 Funding:

- NSF-NERC funded positions

📋 How to Apply:

Contact any of the principal investigators with your CV, cover letter, and three professional references:

- Dr. Jon Benstead (benstead@ua.edu)

- Dr. Arial Shogren (ashogren@ua.edu)

- Dr. Alex Huryn (huryn@ua.edu)

This unique opportunity combines international field experience across diverse ecosystems with cutting-edge research in climate change impacts. The program offers hands-on experience at world-class research facilities while contributing to our understanding of stream ecosystem responses to global change.

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Oferta curiosa de gestión ambiental en Islandia

 Natural Resource Scientist

As part of their long-term strategy for sustainability Thorverk is excited to announce that they will be hiring a natural resource scientist to work in the long-standing wild seaweed harvesting industry in the west of Iceland. Thorverk in Reykholar is advertising the position of a specialist to work in the marine harvest and use of Ascophyllum and Laminaria in Breiðafjörður.

Required skills:

· Excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility.

· Experience from scientific work and research.

· Basic knowledge in biology and sustainable resource utilization.

· Knowledge and experience of nature conservation and pollution prevention.

· Independent working methods and initiative.

· Proficiency in using computers and the most common programs for data processing and presentations.

Projects that the resource scientist attends to can be for example:

· Control and research of the factory's raw material and possible by-catch.

· Participation in the organization of short and long-term seaweed harvesting.

· Review of the factory's policy and goals in environmental activities.

· Communication with all workers, mowers, farmers as well as factory managers and public institutions.

· Studies of harvest areas, biomass, regrowth rate.

· Responsibility for registration of catches and product traceability.

· Management of automatic GPS registration.

· Assistance with green accounting.

· Education, teaching and dissemination of knowledge and experience inside and outside the factory.

· The work overlaps with the company's quality control and analysis of products/raw materials.

Thorverk Ltd. has been operating for nearly half a century in harmony with nature, landowners, and authorities. The sustainable use of Ascophyllum and Laminaria in Breiðafjörður is the basis for the company's operation; no more is taken than can regrow naturally before the next round of harvest. The factory uses geothermal heat for drying the seaweed, which is then chopped, sieved, and sold around the world. Our sustainable wild harvest of macroalgae, organic processing and production are internationally certified.

The factory owns two ships and four floating harvesting barges. It takes care of landing with its own equipment; runs its own mechanic workshop and maintains all harvesting equipment. The factory employs about 25 people with varied backgrounds, education, and training.

Seaweed harvesters are sub-contractors using the company's floating barges. The operation of Thorverk is successful, however, the requirements for monitoring, research, certifications, transparent management, data collection and recording of information are constantly increasing. The factory is at a crossroad of a possible expansion and more diverse production from the same raw material. New times require increased expertise and greater division of labor.

www.thorverk.is

The application deadline is July 7^th.

Apply for the job here.

The application must be in English or Icelandic, accompanied by a curriculum vitae and a detailed cover letter stating the reason for the application and the reasons for the person’s ability to perform in the job.

Jensína K. Böðvarsdóttir (jensina@vinnvinn.is) and Garðar Ó. Ágústsson (gardar@vinnvinn.is) at Vinnvinn, oversee the recruitment process.

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Oportunidad para hacer un máster (con buen sueldo) en Islandia en fisiología y comportamiento de peces

(Oferta compartida por Laura Moreno)

MSc position on fish physiology and behaviour  

Hólar University (HU), Iceland, seeks a MS student for an Icelandic Research Fund (RANNIS) project to  study the “physiological mechanisms underlying personality in the Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus)”.  

Context of the study:  

Animal personality refers to behavioral tendencies that affect behavior in different contexts, vary across  individuals in a given population, and are consistent within individuals across time. There are five personality  axes commonly defined in the literature i.e., Boldness/Shyness (response to potentially risky situations),  Exploration/Avoidance (response to novel situations), Activity and aggressiveness and sociability in  numerous vertebrates, including teleosts. The coping style framework divides a population into proactive and  reactive individuals, e.g., in fish species, boldness is usually associated with a proactive strategy, whereas  shyness is associated with a reactive strategy. Arctic charr personality has not yet been extensively studied but  our lab has started to investigate this topic both in the context of adaptive divergence and speciation and in  the context of aquaculture. There are still gaps in our understanding of how and why differences in personality  arise, their adaptive significance and the consistency of traits across development as well as the underlying  mechanisms. Metabolic rate has been shown to be underlying personality traits i.e. Proactive coping style has  been associated with a more costly strategy, whereas the reactive type is characterized by an energy conserving strategy.  

Student project:  

This student will be involved in one part of a pluridisciplinary project aiming at investigating the development  of different personality axes and underlying mechanisms in an aquaculture strain of Arctic charr. The  metabolic rate will be measured twice i.e., early and later stages of development. Standard metabolic rate  (SMR) will be measured using static intermittent flow respirometer chambers from Loligo® Systems. The  metabolic rate will be linked to personality traits (measured by a PhD student) and growth performance.  

The project is led by Dr. David Benhaïm (lead PI, HU). The student will have assistance in conducting the  experiments and in analysing the results.  

Location: The student will be based at the Dept. of Aquaculture and Fish Biology (DAFB:  https://www.holaraquatic.is) at Hólar Univ. (North Iceland). HU is situated in the village of Hólar  (Skagafjördur), with offices and research laboratories. DAFB is an active research centre and the student will  become part of a dynamic international team of graduate students and faculty.  

Requirements: The candidates must hold a BS degree in Physiology, Ethology, or related disciplines. The  ideal candidate has a strong interest in fish biology, enjoy working in a dynamic group, and have mainly  experience from laboratory experiments. The student has to be able to work independently as well as a part of  a team. The position is funded for one year ( ~330 000 ISK per month : ~ ). Or this can be half salary for two  years.  

The working language is English. Peer-reviewed publication(s), previous experience with animal experiments  (fish in particular), statistical skills (GLMM) is a plus. A valid driving license is a requirement.  

Applicants should send an application letter, with a statement of research interests and relevant experience  (max 2 pages), curriculum vitae with a list of publications, copies of academic qualifications and the names  and e-mail addresses of two referees, as a single pdf to benhaim@holar.is latest November 1, 2023. Preferred  starting date is January 2024.  

For further information contact David Benhaïm (DAFB, HU), (benhaim@holar.is).

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