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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.
Exploratory Programs Lead
REMOTE, WITH PART OF THE YEAR IN INDIA
The Exploratory Programs Lead is responsible for identifying, designing, and launching new, evidence-based programs to improve fish welfare. International candidates are welcome; this role requires at least four months per year in India.
Salary range: 40–80K USD per year.
Main responsibilities: Program and research design, team leadership, field implementation, and strategic decision-making.
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: 50–90K INR per month.
Main responsibilities: Leading and supporting R&D studies, project management, and people management
Program Manager
IN-PERSON IN ANDHRA PRADESH
Program Managers are mid-level positions that oversee our various field teams and operations in the field. Only Indians are eligible; Telugu-speaking individuals are preferred but other applicants are welcome.
Salary range: 30–50K INR per month.
Main responsibilities: People management, scientific experimentation, strategic decision-making.
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.