Aquaculture Research Assistant - Field Trials & Data

Ace Aquatec; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ace Aquatec in Dundee, UK, is seeking an Experimental Research Assistant to join our aquaculture team. You will plan and deliver trials, collect robust data and contribute to analysis and reporting.

This hands-on role blends fieldwork with scientific observation, spanning early-stage experiments to commercial-scale studies. Collaboration with R&D, operations and partners is key, and travel to project sites is required.

Qualifications

• APGDipSci, MSc or MRes in Aquaculture, Environmental Science, Marine Science, Zoology, Ecology or equivalent.
• Experience carrying out experimental trials and collecting robust, reliable data.
• Practical fieldwork experience.
• Experience observing and/or analysing animal behaviour.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence with technology and learning new research tools and equipment.
• Ability to communicate scientific observations clearly.
• Collaborative and practical problem-solving approach.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Support and carry out research trials involving aquatic species, including parameters for in-water stunning systems, commercial trials and behavioural observation trials.
• Collect accurate, consistent and scientifically rigorous experimental data.
• Undertake behavioural observations and analysis, including review of video footage.
• Identify trends and findings arising from experimental work.
• Support analysis and interpretation of research results.
• Contribute to preparation of clear, high-quality internal technical reports.
• Maintain accurate records of methods, observations and results.
• Support preparation and setup of equipment for trials and fieldwork.
• Collaborate with Research & Development, Operations and Digital teams.
• Work with external partners including commercial sites, universities and research institutes.
• Travel to project and trial locations as required.

Skills

Practical research

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Data collection

Education

APGDipSci / MSc / MRes in Aquaculture, Environmental Science, Marine Science, Zoology, Ecology or equivalent

Job description

Ace Aquatec in Dundee, UK, is seeking an Experimental Research Assistant to join our aquaculture team. You will plan and deliver trials, collect robust data and contribute to analysis and reporting.

This hands-on role blends fieldwork with scientific observation, spanning early-stage experiments to commercial-scale studies. Collaboration with R&D, operations and partners is key, and travel to project sites is required.