Job Board
Call for expression of interest for one (1) part-time position, for one (1) MSc holder in Computer Science
We seek an experienced software engineer, holding a MSc in Computer Science, with background in European and/or National RTD Projects, to assist in the project activities, in particular for the design and implementation of ontologies and semantic data integration services for biodiversity data. The candidate will participate in the R&D activities of FORTH in the context of the project: VeriFish: The sustainability indicator framework to communicate responsible aquafood production and consumption patterns, funded by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe Programme (HORIZON-MISS-2023-OCEAN-01-10), Grant Agreement ID: 101156426”.VeriFish project aims to deliver an indicator framework to facilitate understanding of the complexity that lays behind the definition of sustainable seafood, to enhance communication about the importance of production and consumption of sustainable seafood and aquaculture. Despite its potential advantages in terms of climate impact, sustainability, and nutrition, seafood is frequently disregarded or lumped together with meat. The potential benefits of seafood are often overlooked, particularly in the transition towards a sustainable, equitable and balanced protein system. Seafood consumption in Europe is low compared to meat products, and locally produced seafood often cannot compete with imported products because consumers do not know about or value local seafood. To enable healthy and sustainable choices, consumers need information about sustainability and nutrient values as well as provenance and potential health risks and benefits. In this context, VeriFish will work on the creation of a prototype web application, a series of media products and recommendations for communicating sustainability indicators to various stakeholders including guidelines for retail and the hospitality sectors. The goal is to provide an accessible and dynamic framework for the improvement of communication and understanding of sustainable seafood production and consumption.
Announcement Date: 15.11.2024Closing Date: 25.11.2024
Institute: Institute of Computer Science