Icelandic Lava Pure Salmon (Ilps) Research Fellow

Title: Icelandic Lava Pure Salmon (ILPS) Research Fellow
Location: Juneau, Alaska (with travel to Sangerdi, Iceland)
About Iceland Lava Pure Salmon (ILPS)
Sealaska's sustainable seafood division is fronted by UK based New England Seafood International (NESI). In 2022 NESI invested in 2 businesses in Iceland (Icemar and AG Seafoods) in order to strengthen its access to Atlantic White Fish species, predominantly Cod and Haddock, and to provide an enlarged sales footprint to North America. Our Group champions and promotes the Wild Pacific Salmon from Alaska and will continue to drive the compelling taste, quality and provenance messages that make this salmon unique. However, the overwhelming majority salmon sold worldwide is now from farmed sources. Responsible aquaculture is going to be a vital ingredient in feeding a growing population in a water and carbon friendly way.
Farming Salmon on land, thus segregating the farmed Atlantic salmon from wild stocks and containing any environmental cross contamination, is undoubtedly a big part of the future. Most land-based systems rely on full recirculating systems (RAS systems) to filter, clean and re-oxygenate the same water. The relatively new technology can work but is fraught with risk. Iceland is fortunate to have highly porous lava rock (recently formed in geological terms) that filters the sea water as it pounds the rocks from the coastline, as well as the fresh water flowing down towards the sea from the glacial hills and mountains. This system creates the purest water, and in this purest water grow some of the best tasting Atlantic salmon you will find.
Sealaska, through NESI, has partnered up with First Water Salmon in Iceland to create a processing and sales and marketing venture to take this incredible opportunity to market. We have named this venture ILPS, or the Icelandic Lava Pure Salmon company. ILPS is looking for Sealaska Fellows to take part in learning and development opportunities with the team.
Overview of the Role - ILPS Research Fellow
As the Icelandic Lava Pure SalmonResearch Fellow, you will immerse yourself in the global world of salmon farming, understand the challenges that have been levelled at the industry, form a view as to the basis of these challenges, and understand what makes Icelandic Land Based flow through salmon farming different. Combine science, data, and rhetoric to construct a compelling case for this new industry.
There will be a formal written paper and presentational output at the end of your fellowship summarizing your research and learning.
To support you in delivering your brief you will have the opportunity to visit and learn about all aspects of First Water's salmon farming business and you will spend time at ILPS processing operation in Sangerdi, Iceland, where you will predominantly be based.
Learning Outcomes:

• Learn about global salmon farming.
• Learn about Icelandic Land Based flow-through salmon farming.
• Research and consolidate findings about ILPS salmon processing.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong critical thinking and research skills
• Self-starter with ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment
• Able to both collaborate with a team and work independently
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Program Eligibility

• Must be a Sealaska shareholder, descendant of a shareholder, or spouse of a shareholder.

• Must have a valid passport.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be at least age 18 at time of hire.

• Must hold at least a four-year university degree by the start date

• Commit to 8-week program timeline (2 weeks in Alaska, 6 weeks in Iceland)

Preferred:

• Major or minor in data science, natural resource management, earth sciences, or fisheries
• At least a 2.5 GPA

Application Process:

• Complete online application at Sealaska.com/careers by March 22, 2024.
• Submit a resume and proof of bachelor's degree with online application
• You may be asked to provide proof of your status as a Sealaska shareholder, shareholder descendant, or shareholder spouse.
• You must successfully complete a background check prior to onboarding at Sealaska.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands:

• Must be able to perform computer-based tasks and processing for up to 8 hours, including sitting or standing, mousing, interacting with information on a computer monitor.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25 pounds regularly.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Bending or standing as necessary.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Who is Sealaska? Established in 1972, Sealaska is the Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska. Our 23,000 shareholders are Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people with more than 10,000 years of ancestral ties to the oceans, forests and communities of Southeast Alaska. We serve the twin goals of economic prosperity and environmental protection.
We are committed to providing the best possible climate for maximum development and goal achievement for all our employees. As a Native-owned company, Sealaska Corporation is proud to promote an inclusive and diverse workplace, with respect for the cultural traditions in the communities where we operate.
Sealaska Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to an enrolled member of a federally-recognized Indian Tribe*
*"Indian Tribe" means an Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 668; 43 U.S.C. 1601) which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.
Other details

• Pay Type Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate $22.00
• Max Hiring Rate $22.00
• Travel Required Yes
• Required Education Bachelor's Degree

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