Research Assistant/ Senior Research Assistant

James Cook University Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

James Cook University Singapore is seeking a Research Assistant/Senior Research Assistant to support aquaculture research projects, including nutrition and aquatic animal health. The role is a full-time contract until 31 October 2028 and involves field sampling, husbandry, and ensuring data integrity.

The incumbent will assist with feeding trials, water-quality monitoring, and collaboration with project teams and industry partners.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in aquaculture or related sciences.
• Experience in aquatic animal husbandry or aquaculture research.
• Experience in standard laboratory techniques and water-quality monitoring.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications; strong communication.
• Willing to work weekends when required for project activities.
• Experience with RAS, aquaculture nutrition and feeding trials.
• Experience in field sampling and data management.
• Experience in aquatic animal health and sampling.

Responsibilities

• Support research staff in practical implementation of aquaculture projects.
• Manage aquaculture and feeding trials, including fish husbandry, feeding, water-quality monitoring and sample collection.
• Conduct field sampling at commercial aquaculture farms.
• Support aquatic animal health activities, including fish health monitoring and sampling.
• Ensure accurate record keeping and data/sample integrity.
• Maintain aquatic facilities and experimental animals per ethics and biosecurity requirements.
• Collect, process and store fish tissue, water and other samples.
• Collaborate with project teams, researchers and industry partners.
• Maintain project consumables, chemicals and equipment.

Skills

Aquaculture husbandry

Data management

Record-keeping

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in related sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are excited to recruit a Research Assistant/ Senior Research Assistant to be to be part of our dynamic Tropical Future Institution team.

The successful incumbent will provide technical support to aquaculture research projects, including aquaculture nutrition and aquatic animal health. This is full time contract position till 31 October 2028.

Key Responsibilities

• Support research staff in the practical implementation of aquaculture research projects.
• Manage aquaculture and feeding trials, including fish husbandry, feeding, water-quality monitoring and sample collection.
• Conduct field sampling at commercial aquaculture farms.
• Support aquatic animal health activities, including fish health monitoring, disease investigation and biological sampling.
• Ensure accurate record keeping and maintain data and sample integrity.
• Maintain aquatic facilities and experimental animals in accordance with animal ethics and biosecurity requirements.
• Collect, process and store fish tissue, water and other biological samples.
• Work collaboratively with project teams, research collaborators and industry partners.
• Maintain project consumables, chemicals and equipment.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in aquaculture, biological sciences, marine science, zoology or a related discipline.
• Experience in aquatic animal husbandry, aquaculture research or production.
• Experience in standard laboratory techniques, biological sampling and water-quality monitoring.
• Good organisational, record-keeping and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within multidisciplinary research teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, tech -savvy professional with excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable to work on weekends as required for project activities.
• Experience with RAS, aquaculture nutrition and feeding trials.
• Experience in aquaculture field/farm sampling and research data management.
• Experience in aquatic animal health, including fish health assessment and biological sampling.
• Full time contract position till 31 October 2028.

Closing Date: 7 October 2026

We thank you for your interest and regret we are only able to notify shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right to invite applications, not to make an appointment or make an appointment at a lower job grade.

The Singapore campus of James Cook University (registered as James Cook University Pte Ltd in Singapore) is a wholly owned company of James Cook University Australia. The University offers Bachelor & Master Programs in Business, Psychology, Information Technology & Education at the Singapore campus of James Cook University.