Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Oslo, Norway
(www.nmbu.no)
This PhD project will focus on developing new hatchery techniques
for rearing Atlantic salmon for stock enhancement, resulting in improved
fitness through increased cognitive ability and increased post-release
survival. New hatchery paradigms will be designed to increase important
life-fitness behaviours including foraging behavior and anti-predator
behavior.
Main supervisor:
Professor Ian Mayer (ian.mayer@nmbu.no)
Main methods:
a) Evaluation of cognitive ability and behavioural studies; b)
Swimming physiology; c) Histology and image analysis techniques to study
brain development.
Application deadline:
April 1, 2015 at http://www.nmbu.no/en/about-nmbu/positions
Start date:
July 1, 2015