We invite applications from highly motivated candidates seeking PhD or postdoctoral positions to conduct cutting-edge research on novel nutrition approaches in aquaculture.
Research Focus: Bridging Protistology and Aquaculture Research
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Eligibility: Candidates with a recent MSc (for PhD positions) or PhD (for postdoctoral positions) in relevant fields, currently located outside Canada
Important: Candidates must be currently based outside of Canada.
What We’re Looking For
Expertise and research experience in aquaculture nutrition and the culture of protists and microalgae.
What We Offer
- A vibrant, diverse, and collaborative research environment
- A multidisciplinary community of researchers and trainees
- Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure across aquaculture, biochemistry, marine biology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, and related disciplines
About Our Research Group
Our lab (slamo.biochem.dal.ca) is part of the Institute for Comparative Genomics and the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit the following materials to:
claudio.slamovits@dal.ca
- Current CV
- One-page statement of interest, including a summary of your research experience, expertise, publication record, and research interests
Application Deadline: February 5, 2026
Institute for Comparative Genomics
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada