School of Applied Science - Research Assistant (Aquaculture)

Republic Polytechnic; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Republic Polytechnic in Singapore is seeking a Research Assistant (Aquaculture) to plan and conduct life science R&D experiments, focusing on aquaculture operations, including fish breeding and developmental biology. You will collaborate with project leaders, mentor students, and contribute to scientific reports and publications.

The role involves data analysis, literature reviews, and supporting procurement with lab management, with placement at RP or local partner institutions on a rotating

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in life science, Aquaculture, Agriculture or molecular biology.
• Experience in aquaculture operations and/or research would be an added advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with people at all levels.
• Possess sound planning, organising, good multi-tasking skills, with a strong sense of responsibility for completing assigned duties on time.
• Proficient in IT skills.
• Good documentation skills, laboratory techniques, research and data analysis skills.

Responsabilités

• Plan and conduct life science related R&D experiments and routine operations with a focus on aquaculture such as husbandry, fish breeding, developmental biology, transcriptomics, routine molecular biology techniques, optimization of operations, diagnostics, health, genetics
• Work with the project leader and co-project leaders to achieve the aim of the research projects.
• Mentor students involved in final year projects, internships, short-term work attachments, and similar programmes.
• Analyse and interpret research data, critically review relevant scientific literature, and contribute to the preparation of scientific reports, presentations and research manuscripts for publication.
• Support the procurement of consumables and equipment together with lab management.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT proficiency

Documentation skills

Laboratory techniques

Formation

Life science qualification

Outils

Laboratory equipment operation

Description du poste

What the role is:

School of Applied Science - Research Assistant (Aquaculture)

What you will be working on:

• Plan and conduct life science related R&D experiments and routine operations with a focus on aquaculture such as husbandry, fish breeding, developmental biology, transcriptomics, routine molecular biology techniques, optimization of operations, diagnostics, health, genetics
• Work with the project leader and co-project leaders to achieve the aim of the research projects.
• Mentor students involved in final year projects, internships, short-term work attachments, and similar programmes.
• Analyse and interpret research data, critically review relevant scientific literature, and contribute to the preparation of scientific reports, presentations and research manuscripts for publication.
• Support the procurement of consumables and equipment together with lab management.

What we are looking for:

• Relevant qualification in life science, Aquaculture, Agriculture or molecular biology.
• Experience in aquaculture operations and/or research would be an added advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with people at all levels.
• Possess sound planning, organising, good multi-tasking skills, with a strong sense of responsibility for completing assigned duties on time.
• Proficient in IT skills.
• Good documentation skills, laboratory techniques, research and data analysis skills.
• Successful candidate will be employed on a contract basis and will be based either fully or on a rotational basis at one of the local partner institutions.

About Republic Polytechnic

The first educational institution in Singapore to leverage the Problem-based Learning approach for all its diploma programmes, Republic Polytechnic (RP) has seven schools offering courses in Applied Science, Engineering, Business, Hospitality, Infocomm, Sports and Health, and Technology for Arts, Media and Design. To support Singapore’s national effort to promote continuous, lifelong learning, our Academy for Continuing Education (ACE) offers a wide range of part-time programmes. We welcome you to grow with us! Discover a people- and family-oriented culture, where you are inspired to improve as you nurture lifelong learners. For more information from RP, please visit https://www.rp.edu.sg/careers or follow us on LinkedIn.