USDA-ARS Biological Science Fellow in Fish Nutrition

About the role

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking a Biological Science Fellow to conduct research in Aquatic Animal Nutrition at the Bozeman Fish Technology Center in Bozeman, Montana. The fellowship will involve analyzing the nutritional requirements of various aquatic species, developing and formulating specialized feeds, and conducting feeding trials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in aquatic animal nutrition through collaboration with the USDA-ARS Aberdeen Small Grains and Potato Research Station and the Bozeman Fish Technology Center.
• Gain experience in aquatic biology, focusing on fish nutrition and feed manufacturing.
• Analyze the nutritional requirements of various aquatic species.
• Develop and formulate specialized feeds designed to meet species-specific nutritional needs.
• Conduct feeding trials to evaluate the effectiveness of formulated feeds on growth and health performance.
• Collaborate with hatchery, feed mill, and analytical laboratory managers to manufacture, analyze, and assess feed quality.
• Maintain and evaluate fish growth, proximate composition, and overall health in response to dietary treatments.
• Prepare detailed reports on feed formulation strategies and fish growth performance outcomes.

Requirements

To qualify, candidates should be currently pursuing or have received a bachelor's or master's degree in relevant fields such as Animal Science, Aquaculture, Fisheries Science, Marine Biology, or closely related biological sciences. Strong skills in biology, research, and technology application are preferred.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or having received a bachelor's or master's degree in relevant fields.
• Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal living tissue, cells, organisms, and entities, including their functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other.
• Research - Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
• Applies Technology to Tasks - Selects and understands procedures, machines, or tools that will produce the desired results; identifies or solves problems in machines, computers, or other technologies as they are related to performing tasks.

Skills

• Interest in nutrition and fish physiology and ability to apply that knowledge to aquacultural systems.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. The anticipated stipend range is $4,500 - $6,000 monthly.

Schedule

The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of ARS and is contingent on the availability of funds.

Contact

If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor(s).