Research Assistant/ Senior Research Assistant

James Cook University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

James Cook University Singapore is seeking a Research Assistant/Senior Research Assistant to join the Tropical Future Institution team. The role provides technical support for aquaculture research projects, including nutrition and aquatic animal health, on a full-time contract to 31 October 2028.

The successful candidate will manage feeding trials, fish husbandry, water quality monitoring and field sampling, collaborate with partners, and maintain accurate records and samples in compliance with

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in aquaculture, biology, marine science, or related field.
• Experience in aquatic animal husbandry or aquaculture research.
• Experience with standard lab techniques, sampling and water-quality monitoring.
• Good organisation, record-keeping and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently within multidisciplinary research teams.
• Comfortable working on weekends for project activities.
• Experience with RAS, aquaculture nutrition and feeding trials.
• Experience in field sampling and data management.
• Experience in aquatic animal health and tissue sampling.

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.

Skills

Organisational skills

Record-keeping

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in aquaculture

Biological sciences

Marine science

Zoology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thank you for your interest in employment at the Singapore campus of James Cook University.

We take exceptional pride in recruiting and developing outstanding individuals who share our vision to be the leading Australian provider of higher education in Asia. At the Singapore campus of James Cook University, we believe in the importance of providing a great place for our employees to grow and develop professionally. We have a culture that values mutual respect, integrity, creativity and teamwork.

Join us as we continue our development as a vibrant, multicultural and excellent organisation in education and research.

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.

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.

Advertised: 08 Sep 2026 Singapore Standard Time
Applications close: 07 Oct 2026 Singapore Standard Time