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Join the seaweed revolution

We're hiring!

Aquaculture Technician

About us

We are an innovative seaweed start-up with an R&D center in Heerhugowaard, the Netherlands, focused exclusively on land-based cultivation of seaweed. Our mission is to feed the world sustainably, by unlocking the potential of seaweed in partnership with leading industry partners and research institutions to make seaweed a key player in sustainable food and feed industries. As we expand our R&D and production operations in the province of Groningen, we’re looking for a dedicated Aquaculture Technician to join our growing team.

  

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to help set up and operate new aquaculture infrastructure in our pilot plant and seaweed farm in Veendam and Delfzijl. 

Based in Groningen, you will play a key role in installing, maintaining, and optimizing systems designed specifically for seaweed cultivation. The position requires regular travel from Groningen to Heerhugowaard and/or other northern locations in the Netherlands, where we collaborate with partners.


Key responsibilities

  • Assist in the design, installation, and setup of seaweed aquaculture tanks and supporting infrastructure.
  • Monitor and maintain water quality and system performance in R&D settings.
  • Work with researchers and engineers to trial new cultivation techniques and equipment.
  • Maintain detailed records of system conditions, seaweed growth, and maintenance activities.
  • Ensure operational health and hygiene of systems in line with best practices and biosecurity standards.
  • Travel between Groningen and other partner sites.
  • Support the team in day-to-day tasks and contribute to the development of scalable seaweed production systems.


Requirements

  • BSc or MSc in Engineering, Aquaculture, Marine Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field.
  • Strong interest in or experience with seaweed cultivation or macroalgae systems.
  • Technical aptitude with aquaculture systems, especially related to land-based and RAS.
  • Ability and willingness to travel regularly within the north of the Netherlands.
  • Based in Groningen or the surrounding areas.
  • Independent, reliable, and eager to work in a start-up environment with a hands-on attitude.
  • Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.


Nice to have

  • Experience in setting up aquaculture infrastructure.
  • Knowledge of seaweed species used in European aquaculture.
  • Experience in R&D or experimental setups.


What we offer

  • A chance to shape the future of sustainable seaweed aquaculture.
  • A flexible and dynamic working environment in a mission-driven start-up.
  • Opportunities for professional development and collaboration with leading R&D partners.


To apply

Send your CV and a short motivation letter to sven@seaweedland.com. We look forward to hearing from you how you could contribute to our growing team!  

Internship: Seaweed Cultivation

  • Cooperate with our R&D team at Hortimare in Heerhugowaard.
  • Test and optimize our seaweed cultivation in laboratory setting.
  • Maintain our seaweed cultivation pilot plant.
  • Produce seaweed samples for our clients.
  • Cooperate with our research partners, universities and seaweed cultivation experts.
  • Develop predictive growth models for on-land seaweed cultivation  
  • Cooperate with our international partners.
  • Preferred background in biology, bio-technology, eco-technology, oceanography, engineering.
  • MBO, HBO and WO.
  • Interest in seaweed
  • Passionate about sustainability.
  • Drive to accelerate the transition towards sustainable food and feed.
  • Location: Heerhugowaard.

  

Internship: Marketing & PR

  • Develop and implement our digital, social media and story-telling strategy. 
  • Develop and implement our marketing content strategy
  • Develop and implement our branding and marketing communication strategy.
  • Cooperate with our national and international partners.
  • Maintain and publish on our website and social media channels.
  • Improve our SEO performance.
  • Improve our corporate identity.
  • Preferred background in sustainable business, business administration, creative business, economics, biology, bio-technology, oceanography, eco-technology.
  • HBO and WO.
  • Interest in seaweed.
  • Passionate about sustainability
  • Drive to accelerate the transition towards sustainable food and feed.
  • Location: Utrecht.

Internship: Engineering

  • Build, extend and optimize our seaweed production capacity in Heerhugowaard.
  • Extend and optimize our pilot scale seaweed cultivation facility.
  • Install water, maintain and optimize water treatment and water movement equipment 
  • Implement measurement and control systems in our pilot and production plant.
  • Cooperate with our research partners and seaweed cultivation experts. 
  • Cooperate with our international partners.
  • Preferred background in mechanical and electrical engineering.
  • MBO, HBO and WO.
  • Interest in seaweed
  • Passionate about sustainability.
  • Drive to accelerate the transition towards sustainable food and feed.
  • Location: Heerhugowaard.

  

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