(9/23/2008)
Koi herpes virus resistance in carp can be improved
The common carp is the third most important farmed fish species in the world. However, serious diseases such as Koi herpes virus (KHV) threaten farming in many countries. Nofima and their partners in the EU project EUROCARP have found that this disease is highly heritable and can be effectively fought by selective breeding.
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(9/9/2008)
New Marketing Manager at Nofima Marine
Anders Trømborg is the new Marketing Manager at Nofima Marine, and will work with the sales and marketing of R&D projects in the area of aquaculture and fisheries.
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(8/15/2008)
Norway to host international conference on fish nutrition
Nofima and the four other host institutions have plenty of time to prepare for the conference on fish nutrition and feed scheduled for 2012. More than 500 researchers from around the globe are expected to attend the conference in Molde, Norway, to share their latest findings in the field.
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(6/23/2008)
New managing director at Nofima Marine
Camilla Røsjø (46) succeeds Liv B. Ulriksen as managing director at Nofima Marine. She comes from a position as assistant director in the same company.
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(6/11/2008)
Research Technicians within Recirculation in Aquaculture
Nofima Marine seek two research technicians to our new Centre of Recirculation in Aquaculture at Sunndalsøra, Norway. Application deadline 20 june.
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(6/8/2008)
Tomorrow’s fish feed
Scientists at Nofima have developed a salmon feed that strengthens the immune defence among salmon so the survival rate after a natural outbreak of the IPN virus increases dramatically.
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(5/5/2008)
Nofima Marine seek five research scientists
Nofima Marine is in the process of strengthening its scientific staff, and seeks applicants for positions as PhD students, postdoctoral position and scientists.
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(3/19/2008)
To Chile to do research
Nofima is building up research activity in Chile through the daughter company AVS Chile. Senior scientist Bjarne Hatlen chose to move to Puerto Varas to be part of the development.
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(3/7/2008)
We seek a postdoctoral scientist in fish health and molecular biology
Nofima seeks a postdoctoral scientist to do studies on molecular identification, cloning and characterization of virus responsive genes, aiming at the development of novel methods for diagnostics of the infected status in Atlantic salmon. Application deadline is March 17.
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(1/21/2008)
We seek a postdoctoral scientist in fish physiology
Nofima seeks a postdoctoral scientist to participate in the strategic institute program "Fish Welfare and Performance in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems", funded by the Research Council of Norway. Application deadline is February 20.
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(12/5/2007)
Head of Marketing - Aquaculture and Fisheries
Nofima will be a world-leading supplier of research based solutions for the industry and seek a Head of Marketing that can strengthen our position within aquaculture and fisheries through an increased national and international research portfolio. Deadline 2. January 2008.
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(8/16/2007)
Camilla Røsjø appointed as constituted CEO
Dr. Camilla Røsjø is appointed as constituted CEO of AKVAFORSK from 1 October 2007. Røsjø has 15 years experience from AKVAFORSK, and comes from the position as Institute leader at Norwegian School of Veterinary Science.
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(8/15/2007)
AKVAFORSK, VESO and SINTEF established in Chile
This week, three Norwegian institutes established a Chilean company for applied aquaculture research. The name of the new company, AVS Chile SA, reflects the three mother institutes that join their knowledge in fish biology, fish health and aquaculture technology. AVS Chile will in the coming year build up a research organisation, based on the broad competence of the mother institutes. This will be accomplished in close cooperation with the Chilean aquaculture industry and authorities.
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(6/18/2007)
AKVAFORSKs annual report for 2006
The annual report of 2006 is now available both in English, Spanish and Norwegian.
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(3/6/2007)
AKVAFORSK is seeking researcher for project in Ireland
For participation in a new EU project, AKVAFORSK is seeking a researcher/PhD student on selective breeding of Great scallop. Application deadline is 1 April 2007.
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(2/21/2007)
Doctoral dissertation on egg development in halibut
Key factors involved in the reproductive biology of halibut are explained in a doctoral dissertation by Tamae Kobayashi of AKVAFORSK. This knowledge will make it easier to ensure good egg quality when farmed halibut are stripped.
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(1/15/2007)
AKVAFORSK is seeking researchers
Due to an increasingly high level of activity, AKVAFORSK is seeking researchers in the fields of nutrition, production optimalisation and product quality/processing. Candidates in our other core areas of expertise are also encouraged to apply. Application deadline is 1 March 2007.
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(12/21/2006)
New phone numbers for AKVAFORSK
AKVAFORSK change to cellular phones from 01.01.2007.
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(11/8/2006)
Vacant position as PhD student or post doc. in genomics
AKVAFORSK and CIGENE seeks candidates for PhD studentship or post doc. in genomics. Application deadline is 1. December.
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(10/2/2006)
Bacterial protein meal may reduce the need for fish meal
Bacterial protein meal (BPM) shows great potential as a raw ingredient in fish feed, and it has characteristics that can make us less reliant on fish meal in the production of feed for the aquaculture industry. These are the conclusions drawn from the doctoral research conducted by Turid Synnøve Aas of AKVAFORSK.
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