OUR PLACEMENTS

Placement summary

This is an opportunity to learn about the aquaculture sector in Scotland – did you know for example that salmon is the UK’s nos. 1 food export? You will learn about food sustainability, seafood and shellfish production, the latest aquaculture research – all with a Scottish perspective in a global environment. Starting in June, this placement will last for 12 weeks. The successful candidate will be based in our office in Scion House, Stirling. However, we do have the scope to host the Intern within the Highlands and Islands area.

Job description

Project Description

At SAIC we are supported by a Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP). Their role is to influence and challenge the types of research undertaken in support of our aim of bringing industry and academia together to produce valuable science that results in an increased production of sustainable seafood and shellfish in an environmentally acceptable way. We would like our Intern to support the SAP by horizon scanning the internet to explore and recommend future areas of research in aquaculture. Before the Intern can conduct this research and make informed recommendations they will have to spend time getting to know the aquaculture sector – both production and research – by shadowing, visiting, questioning and learning with all of our existing and potential partners.

Qualifications

This placement is part of The Scottish Life Sciences Internship Programme. The programme is only open to students in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year, who are studying an undergraduate Life Science Degree in Scotland. Candidates will be reviewed by their CV only, and can apply for a maximum of three placements. For more information please visit: Programme Overview

Skills / Experience

Essential Skills

• Ability to get on with everyone in a small team;
• Able to use initiative and work on your own;
• Develop creative ideas and solutions;
• Experienced user of Microsoft suite of programmes

Desirable Skills

Some knowledge of the aquaculture or related sector would be beneficial.

Benefits

Company benefits

This placement will provide a learning environment for the successful student, in a small team. There is the opportunity to be involved in everything during this role!

Placement benefits

Free parking, flexible working - hours and location. We are looking for a start date of 6th June, although we can be flexible around dates.

Additional information

Location: Stirling

Planned interview date: 12/04/2016

Preferred start date: 06/06/2016

Company information

We bring together industry and research to provide innovative solutions to industry-defined problems in Scottish aquaculture The work of the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre supports the growth, sustainability and profitability of the Scottish aquaculture industry. Solutions that we support tackle urgent industry issues, introduce more sustainable practices, and prepare the industry for the future. In fostering innovative, industry-relevant collaboration, we will also impact positively on the Scottish economy. We are a new business – started in 2014 and we had our first 2 Interns in 2015. Both found the experience with us not only a huge learning experience but it also influenced their ultimate career and study options.

The opportunities we provide to Interns are:

• Shadowing and questioning senior managers
• Individual objectives to deliver
• Working to deadlines
• Participating in team meetings and activities – we are only 8 people so we need the Intern to participate and get on with the team
• Visiting and collaborating with commercial and academic partners
• Discovering future areas for growth
• Making a difference to a key Scottish export

Company sector: Chemical Sciences

Company website: www.scottishaquaculture.com