Associate Researchers (BFS)

Southeast Asian Fisheries Development; Philippines; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center is seeking two Associate Researchers for the Binangonan Freshwater Station, Rizal. The role involves conducting freshwater aquaculture research on breeding, nutrition, ecology, and fish health, with publication of results.

Qualifications include a Master or Doctorate in Biological Sciences, Fisheries, or related fields, plus 1–2 years in aquaculture/fisheries research and strong work ethics. Applications should include letters and publications.

Qualifications

• Master or Doctorate in Biological Sciences, Fisheries or related fields.
• Publications in SCIE/SSCI/AHCI as senior or first author preferred.
• 1–2 years experience in aquaculture or fisheries research.
• Dedicated and focused work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct proposals for research projects.
• Organize, analyze, and interpret data for publication in journals.
• Implement approved research projects with staff coordination.
• Prepare internal periodic and terminal reports.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinates.
• Conduct research seminars and support the Research Division.
• Evaluate and improve research facilities and directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Publication in SCIE/SSCI/AHCI

Fisheries research experience

Work ethics

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Biological Sciences, Fisheries or related fields

Job description

Vacancies: 2 ASSOCIATE RESEARCHERS (entry position; could be a RESEARCHER depending on the qualifications) to be assigned at the Binangonan Freshwater Station, Research Division in Binangonan, Rizal.

Qualifications: Master or Doctorate Degree in Biological Sciences, Fisheries or related fields

Preferably:

• With at least one (1) scientific publication categorized under any of the following: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), and Arts and Humanities Citation Index (A&HCI) as a senior or first author;
• With at least 1-2 years experience in aquaculture or fisheries research; and
• Dedicated and focused in work, trustworthy, and with good work ethics.

Summary of duties to be performed:

The position entails the conduct of research studies and publication of the results of experiments in line with the objectives of the Department. The research studies shall be on freshwater aquaculture, particularly on breeding, nutrition, ecology, and fish health.

• Plans, organizes, and directs proposals for research projects and scientific research studies;
• Organizes, analyzes, and interprets experimental data for publication in local or international scientific journals;
• Implements approved research projects and studies in coordination with other research staff;
• Prepares internal periodic and terminal reports;
• Supervises and evaluates the performance of subordinates;
• Conducts research seminars and supports the activities of the Research Division;
• Evaluates and recommends improvements of research facilities and directions; and
• Performs other duties that may be assigned from time.

Requirements:

• Application letter addressed to Ms. May-Ann B. Francisco (Officer-in-Charge, Human Resource Management Section)
• Curriculum vitae with recent 2×2 photo
• A copy of scientific journal publication/s
• Transcript of academic records
• Diploma
• Certificates of previous/current employment and training/seminars attended

For additional inquiries, please contact 330-7000 local 1432 or 1434.

The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) is an international treaty organization established in 1973. SEAFDEC is mandated to develop and manage the fisheries potential of the region by rational utilization of the resources for providing food security and safety to the people and alleviating poverty through the transfer of new technologies, research, and information dissemination activities.