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West FlandersHybridHours negotiable<3months
A research institution is looking for a fisheries data researcher to shape the future of fisheries with data, technology, and science. You will work at the intersection of data science, fisheries research, and policy-relevant science. You will develop new insights from large and innovative datasets and contribute to building the knowledge base for sustainable fisheries management.
What you will do.
- Investigate how new and existing fisheries data can be used more intelligently to better understand fish stocks and support fisheries policy.
- Follow data throughout the entire chain, link different data sources, and translate analyses into insights for researchers, the sector, and policymakers.
- Contribute to innovative research and monitoring initiatives related to fisheries, data collection, and sustainable use of marine resources.
- Research how new data sources, including high-resolution data and innovative digital applications, can contribute to fisheries research and monitoring.
- Map data flows, link datasets and metadata, and monitor the quality and usability of data.
- Analyze how this information can be integrated into existing scientific analyses, indicators, and models for assessing fish stocks and fishing activities.
- Combine statistical analyses and modeling with a broad interest in the practical aspects behind the data.
- Seek interaction with fishermen, auctions, data managers, and other stakeholders to better understand processes, challenges, and opportunities.
- Investigate how changes in fishing practices, technologies, or management measures impact catches, economic results, and the evaluation of fish stocks.
- Analyze data, develop new methodologies, and translate results into clear insights for science, the sector, and policy.
- Visit ports and fish auctions, build a network within the sector, present results to diverse target groups, and collaborate with national and international partners.
- Be given the space to independently develop research questions and help guide the development of innovative data collection, monitoring, and fisheries management.
What they ask
- Master's degree in (bio-)engineering, marine biology, or similar.
- Experience with data management of datasets and statistical analyses in R or a similar program.
- Fluent in spoken and written Dutch and English.
Profile
- Accurate, critical, and well-organized.
- Hands-on and proactive, identifies and seizes opportunities.
- Communicates smoothly and accessibly, easily switches between different interlocutors (researchers, policymakers, fishermen, fish auction staff).
- Curiosity, analytical thinking, and motivation to unravel complex issues.
Practical
- Permanent contract.
- Salary scale A165 (with a master's degree).
- Flexible working hours and possibility of hybrid work.
- 35 vacation days (based on previous year's performance).
- Time off between Christmas and New Year.
- Hospitalization and group insurance.
- Commuting allowance (bicycle – public transport).
- Meal vouchers (€8/day).
- Possibility of bicycle leasing.
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