Research Associate in Fisheries and Marine Sciences | Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in im Bereich Fischerei-, Meereswissenschaften (w/m/d)

Job Summary

This temporary, full-time Research Associate position at the Thünen Institute of Sea Fisheries in Bremerhaven involves contributing to the innovative "KUNO" project, which focuses on developing a sustainable, economically viable coastal fishing vessel for the North Sea. The role operates at the critical intersection of technology, fishing practice, and socio-economics. Day-to-day responsibilities include collecting and analyzing international business fisheries data via focus groups, conducting comparative profitability analyses of different production systems, and contributing to stakeholder surveys regarding the acceptance of sustainable fishing methods. Candidates must possess a university degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in a relevant field (e.g., Fisheries, Marine, Economic, or Agricultural Sciences) with a strong economic focus, coupled with solid expertise in business administration (e.g., corporate accounting or management). This role offers significant scientific freedom and high practical relevance, requiring excellent communication skills in both German and English to engage effectively with both scientific peers and industry stakeholders.