Staff Scientist – Aquaculture & Animal Welfare

Staff Scientist – Aquaculture & Animal Welfare

Location:

Dundee, Scotland (hybrid working permitted) About Ace Aquatec:

Ace Aquatec is an award-winning aquaculture technology company developing innovative, welfare-first solutions for the global aquaculture industry.

Our technologies include in-water electric stunning systems, marine mammal protection solutions, biomass estimation technology and sea lice removal systems. Our aim is to accelerate the adoption of responsible marine practices, helping our customers operate more efficiently, ethically and sustainably.

We’re looking for an organised, curious and tech-savvy

Staff Scientist to join our team, working primarily alongside our in-water electric stunner research team.

This is a hands‑on scientific role with a particular focus on animal welfare research and the use of electroencephalography (EEG) and/or other neuroimaging techniques. You’ll take an active role in designing and delivering research trials, collecting and analysing high‑quality scientific data, interpreting findings and communicating results through technical reports, case studies and scientific publications.

You’ll work across both controlled research environments and commercial settings, collaborating with colleagues across Ace Aquatec as well as external partners including universities, research institutes and commercial aquaculture sites.

The role will involve travel to research and project locations, including international travel.

As our Staff Scientist, you will:

• Design, plan and carry out research trials involving aquatic species, including trials to establish and validate parameters for in‑water stunning systems.
• Design and conduct EEG, neurophysiological and behavioural studies to assess animal responses and welfare outcomes.
• Collect, process and analyse high‑quality EEG and/or animal behaviour data.
• Interpret experimental findings and identify scientifically significant trends and outcomes.
• Apply robust scientific methodologies to ensure research is accurate, repeatable and appropriately documented.
• Prepare clear, high‑quality internal technical reports and scientific case studies.
• Contribute to the preparation and publication of peer‑reviewed journal articles and other scientific outputs.
• Translate complex scientific findings into clear conclusions that can support product development and decision‑making.
• Maintain accurate records of experimental methodologies, data, analysis and results.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across our Research & Development, Operations and Digital teams.
• Build effective working relationships with external collaborators, including universities, research institutes and commercial aquaculture partners.
• Support the development of Ace Aquatec's scientific knowledge and evidence base around animal welfare and humane stunning.
• Travel to project and research locations in the UK and internationally as required.

We’re looking for a capable scientist who combines strong technical expertise with a practical approach to experimental research. You’ll be comfortable taking ownership of scientific work while collaborating with colleagues from a range of technical and non‑technical disciplines.

• APhD in Aquaculture, Neurobiology, Animal Physiology, Zoology or another relevant scientific discipline, or equivalent research experience.
• Practical experience of collecting and analysingEEG data, in any species.
• Experience of designing, conducting and interpreting scientific experiments or research trials.
• Strong data collection and analytical skills, with a commitment to scientific rigour and accuracy.
• Practical fieldwork experience.
• Experience of analysing animal behaviour and/or physiological…