There is a growing concern over substantial bycatch of non-targeted species in gillnet fisheries in Europe, notably marine mammals, and seabirds. This has, among other things, resulted in the EU adopting the “Action Plan for reducing incidental catches of seabirds in fishing gears”. To assess the magnitude and spatiotemporal distribution of bycatch in gillnet fisheries in Danish waters, DTU Aqua monitors fishing vessels using video-based electronic monitoring (EM). The recorded videos constitute a unique source of data to control and analyse the extent of inter alia seabird, porpoise, and seal bycatch in our waters.

In order to complete the bycatch database, you will analyse EM data and watch videos of the fishing activities of different commercial gillnet vessels operating around Denmark, recording relevant information in our database using specialized software. 

Our expectations of you
We are looking for candidates who:

• Have a keen interest in fisheries science and marine biology
• Are enrolled as a student 
• Are meticulous and organised
• Are used to working independently
• Can work 10-16 hours per week

Priority will be given to students with prior experience with electronic monitoring. Interest in combining some of the work with study-related activities (e.g. special course, bachelor project or master thesis) is considered as an extra asset for any of the projects.

What we offer in return
At DTU Aqua you will be part of one of Europe’s leading research and educational institutions. We offer you a relevant student job and the ability to develop new skills and insights into the world of research. 

Salary and appointment terms
Wages and employment conditions are based on the collective agreement with the Commercial and Clerical employees in Denmark (HK) / Office.

Working hours are on average 12 hours per week and can be organized flexibly in relation to holidays, exams, etc. Starting date is 1 September 2025 (or according to mutual agreement). The employment runs until the end of your studies (max. 6 years).

The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus. It is a condition for the position that you work from DTU.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than Friday, 27 June 2025. Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and documentation for study activity. In the application, we would like to hear a little about you, your competencies and why you are applying for the position.

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Scientific employee, Anne-Mette Kroner on amkro@aqua.dtu.dk. Read more about the sections on DTU Aqua

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

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DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.