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Do you want to work with freshwater biology in a strong academic environment? We are looking for two new employees

Åkerblå Group AS is a leading provider of services to the aquaculture industry, public sector, research and educational institutions, and other organizations. As a forward-looking and growing company with an international focus, we are recognized as one of the aquaculture industry's top interdisciplinary expertise centers.

Our broad expertise spans fish health, biology, oceanography, technical services, and interdisciplinary advisory services. With around 380 employees across 24 offices along the Norwegian coastline and in several other countries, our head office is located in Frøya, where our journey began.

We collaborate with the industry to promote a healthy marine environment under our motto: safe - fresh - smart. Committed to high-quality services, we hold numerous accreditations in our specialist fields, contributing to knowledge-based marine health and sustainable ocean resource management.

Acquired by DNV in 2023, we continue to invest in growth and sustainable ocean health.

Due to the increasing number of assignments, we are now looking for two new employees , preferably located in Bergen or Trondheim . With us, you get a varied and exciting working day - both out in the field and inside the office. No day is the same, and you will be part of a strong professional environment that places great emphasis on professional development, well-being and collaboration .

About the position

As an employee at Freshwater, you must have a burning commitment to freshwater biology and be able to work purposefully and independently. Your tasks will include:

• Fieldwork on freshwater biological surveys
• Installation and maintenance of technical equipment in the field
• Dataset reporting and analysis
• In the long term, participate in drift counting and underwater hunting
• Video analysis

What We Offer

We offer a 100% permanent position at Norway's largest professional environment in fish health. We have competitive salary conditions and good pension and insurance schemes. Åkerblå is a company in strong growth, with great development opportunities. You will be part of a competence environment where good discussions and professional support are an important part of everyday life. With us, professional integrity is very strong and as an external consultant, you will never experience being left with a decision alone. You will have a varied working day with some days in the field and some in the office. You will be part of our fish health team that serves customers in the region, and our activity is mainly related to the farming of salmon, cleaner fish, cod and other marine species.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

About you

• Master's degree in freshwater biology
• Experience from fieldwork
• Experience with analysis of datasets and report writing
  Experience with anadromous fish is an advantage

To succeed in the position, you should:

• Be independent and responsible
• Have good organizational skills, be structured and improvement-oriented
• Have good communication skills and contribute to the success of colleagues
  Have a category B driver's license (some travel must be expected)

As Åkerblå is now part of DNV, we have streamlined our application process to ensure efficiency and consistency. Therefore, we kindly request that all candidates submit their applications through this link . This will help us manage your application more effectively and ensure it reaches the right team. Thank you for your understanding and interest in joining our team

Application deadline: 11/01/26

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.

About SCPA

We help our customers respond to the increased demand for trust and transparency around products, assets, supply chains, and ecosystems, driving the transformation of the assurance industry. Whether certifying products, sharing claims or optimizing and decarbonizing supply chains, DNV helps companies manage risks and realize their long-term strategic goals, improving ESG performance and generating lasting, sustainable results. Drawing on our wide technical and industry expertise, we work with companies worldwide to bridge trust gaps among consumers, producers and suppliers.