Aquaculture R&D Internship

APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY OPEN TO STUDENTS WHO ARE RESIDENTS OF THE NETHERLANDS AND EU COUNTRIES

Dive into the Future of Sustainable Seafood with The Kingfish Company!

Background

The Kingfish Company is a pioneering producer of high-quality, sustainably farmed Yellowtail Kingfish (Seriola lalandi) using Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) technology. Our land-based facility in Kats, the Netherlands, operates entirely on renewable electricity, allowing us to maintain excellent water quality and fish welfare without the use of antibiotics. Innovation and responsible aquaculture are at the core of everything we do.

To support ongoing research and innovation, our R&D department offers a hands-on trainee internship for motivated students who want to gain practical experience in modern aquaculture systems.

Goal

As an Aquaculture R&D trainee, you will work closely with our research team to contribute to a variety of experimental and operational projects. These include (commercial) feeding trials, supporting our breeding program, evaluating the effects of environmental factors on fish growth and welfare, and testing new approaches in fish husbandry and system management.

This internship will provide valuable experience in applied aquaculture research, including experimental design, data collection and analysis, and day-to-day operations within RAS systems.

Key tasks

· Support the setup and execution of R&D trials (e.g. feeding, breeding, or environmental studies);

· Assist with data collection, sampling, and documentation;

· Participate in daily fish husbandry activities, including feeding, grading, and monitoring;

· Contribute to the maintenance of RAS systems and water quality management;

· Collaborate with staff and other interns to ensure accurate and reliable results.

Our Offer

Experience: Work alongside an elite team of aquaculture experts within an international setting.

Growth: Join a hyper-growth company leading the next generation of tech-driven sustainable aquaculture.

Community: Collaborate with other passionate interns and colleagues from diverse departments.

Compensation: Interns can choose between free housing provided near the company for the duration of the internship, or a financial contribution of €20 per worked day if accommodation is not required. Travel expenses for commuting are reimbursed at a standard rate of €0,23per kilometre