Fisheries scientist; m​/f​/x

The Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) is Germany’s largest research centre studying all aspects of freshwater ecology and inland fisheries. Through joint professorships the IGB is closely linked to all three universities in Berlin. For the Department of Fish Biology, Fisheries and Aquaculture at IGB Berlin at Müggelsee we are inviting applications for as position as fisheries scientist with a focus on recreational fisheries
. The position is available as of January, 1, 2027 until June, 30, 2029, subject to the final funding and project approval.

We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated colleague to examine the effectiveness of live sonar echo sounding technology on catch rate, size and behaviour of fish captured by recreational anglers targeting zander and pike in deep lakes. The project involves extensive field work together with experimental anglers as citizen scientists. At IGB, you join the IFishMan research group led by Prof.

Dr. Robert Arlinghaus ( ). A fully equipped live sonar research boat is available along with other key field equipment, vehicles etc.

• Execution of boat angling experiments in lakes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
• Recruitment and coordination of experimental anglers, fishers, technicians and student helpers
• Statistical data analysis and data visualization
• Writing of publications and development of presentations and other content delivered to scientific and lay audiences
• Writing of project reports (in German)
• Project administration and coordination

The Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) is Germany’s largest research centre studying all aspects of freshwater ecology and inland fisheries. Through joint professorships the IGB is closely linked to all three universities in Berlin. For the Department of Fish Biology, Fisheries and Aquaculture at IGB Berlin at Müggelsee we are inviting applications for as position as fisheries scientist with a focus on recreational fisheries
. The position is available as of January, 1, 2027 until June, 30, 2029, subject to the final funding and project approval.

We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated colleague to examine the effectiveness of live sonar echo sounding technology on catch rate, size and behaviour of fish captured by recreational anglers targeting zander and pike in deep lakes. The project involves extensive field work together with experimental anglers as citizen scientists. At IGB, you join the IFishMan research group led by Prof.

Dr. Robert Arlinghaus ( ). A fully equipped live sonar research boat is available along with other key field equipment, vehicles etc.

• Execution of boat angling experiments in lakes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
• Recruitment and coordination of experimental anglers, fishers, technicians and student helpers
• Statistical data analysis and data visualization
• Writing of publications and development of presentations and other content delivered to scientific and lay audiences
• Writing of project reports (in German)
• Project administration and coordination

• M.Sc. in fisheries, biology, environmental science or a related field
• Organizational competencies in managing field teams
• Ability to conduct prolonged fieldwork under variable weather conditions, including occasional weekend work with anglers
• Advanced statistical competencies (preferably in R) as documented in scientific publications or your master thesis
• Advanced German/English communication skills (C1 or higher);
  German required to verbally communicate with German-speaking stakeholders and for reporting to funders
• German fishing license (or equivalent)
• German driver license (or equivalent)
• Personal experience with recreational angling for predators

• Own…