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Work at Fish Welfare Initiative
We are working to create a world where rural aquatic livelihoods are empowered, where ecosystems are conserved, where consumers are protected, and where all sentient life is safeguarded. See below for opportunities to join our international team.
Help us build a food system that is truly humane.
Open Applications
We currently have the following applications / expressions of interest forms open:
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International Knowledge Worker, an expression of interest for generally remote positions.
Learn about these below.
IN-PERSON IN ANDHRA PRADESH
The Research & Development Manager will lead and/or support the implementation of various R&D studies to inform strategies for improving the welfare of farmed fishes so that FWI’s interventions. Only Indians are eligible; Telugu-speaking individuals are preferred, but other applicants are welcome.
Salary range: 60–100K INR per month.
Main responsibilities: Leading and supporting R&D studies, project management, and people management
REMOTE, WITH PART OF THE YEAR IN INDIA
The Operations Associate supports the smooth day-to-day running of Fish Welfare Initiative by maintaining core internal systems across finance, admin, documentation, and hiring. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys detail-oriented work, keeping systems organized, and ensuring nothing slips through the cracks. International candidates are welcome; the role may involve spending several weeks per year working from our office in India.
Salary range: 70-100K INR per month (with location-based adjustments as applicable).
Main responsibilities: Day-to-day operations support, finance and admin execution, and supporting hiring processes.
International Knowledge Worker Expression of Interest
HYBRID, WITH PART OF THE YEAR IN INDIA
Our international knowledge worker roles could be a great fit for someone with strong generalist skills, and with interest in living in India and/or China for part of the year. While Indian applicants are encouraged, applicants of all nationalities are welcome. Roles of this type include management (people and project), research, operations, communications, and leadership.
Previous such roles that we have hired for include the following:
Note that this is a brief expression of interest for a larger group of roles, so if we identify a role that would be a good fit, we will likely send you the role-specific application to complete. This form is itself not an application.
Salary range: Commensurate with need and experience.
Other Opportunities
There are a variety of ways to get involved with us! Whether you want to volunteer your time, do research for your thesis, or even pitch a new idea, we are always open to hearing from you. Our collaborations are a great way to get involved in our mission and make a real impact. Write to us to learn how you can help further the cause of fish welfare.