School of Applied Science - Research Assistant (Aquaculture Genetics)

RPO Republic Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Polytechnic's School of Applied Science invites applications for a Research Assistant (Aquaculture Genetics). You will plan and conduct life science R&D experiments focusing on aquaculture, fish husbandry, genetics and genomics, and support sample collection, genotyping workflows, and data preparation.

You will work under the Project Leader and collaborate with external partners, review literature, mentor students, maintain lab records, and assist with procurement and documentation.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Life Sciences, Aquaculture, Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Agriculture or a related discipline.
• Experience in aquaculture research would be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with molecular biology and genetics techniques and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct life science R&D experiments with a focus on aquaculture, including fish husbandry and genetics.
• Support aquaculture genetics and genomics research, including sample collection and processing.
• Perform basic analysis and interpretation of genetic and genomic data using statistics and bioinformatics tools.
• Review literature and contribute to reports, presentations and manuscripts.
• Coordinate sampling, phenotyping and experiments with collaborating institutions.
• Mentor students and support internships and final year projects.

Skills

Life sciences

Data analysis

Multidisciplinary work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Experience in aquaculture research

Tools

Genotyping workflows

Molecular biology techniques

Bioinformatics tools

Job description

[What the role is] School of Applied Science - Research Assistant (Aquaculture Genetics)

[What you will be working on]

• Plan and conduct life science R&D experiments and routine research activities with a focus on aquaculture, including fish husbandry and breeding, developmental biology, molecular biology, genetics, genomics, transcriptomics, diagnostics and fish health.
• Support aquaculture genetics and genomics research, including sample collection and processing, molecular assays, genotyping/sequencing workflows, and preparation of genetic and phenotypic datasets.
• Perform basic analysis and interpretation of experimental, genetic and genomic data using appropriate statistical and bioinformatics tools.
• Review relevant scientific literature and contribute to the preparation of technical reports, presentations, research manuscripts and other scientific outputs.
• Support research activities related to genetic diversity, population genetics, genetic traceability, marker development and selective breeding, where applicable.
• Work closely with the Project Leader, Co-Project Leaders and research team to achieve project objectives, timelines and deliverables.
• Coordinate and support sampling, phenotyping and experimental activities with collaborating institutions, farms and other project partners where required.
• Mentor and support students involved in Final Year Projects, internships, short-term work attachments and similar programmes.
• Support procurement of consumables and equipment, research documentation, experimental records and general laboratory management.
• Perform any other related duties assigned by the Project Leader and Co-Project Leaders.

[What we are looking for]

• Relevant qualification in Life Sciences, Aquaculture, Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Agriculture or a related discipline.
• Experience in aquaculture research and/or operations would be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with molecular biology and genetics techniques, including DNA/RNA-based assays, genotyping or sequencing workflows, would be advantageous.
• Experience handling and analysing biological, genetic, genomic or transcriptomic datasets would be advantageous.
• Basic knowledge of bioinformatics, population genetics and/or statistical data analysis, with familiarity with relevant analytical software or programming tools, would be an advantage.
• Ability to read and critically evaluate scientific literature and contribute to scientific reports and research manuscripts.
• Good laboratory, documentation, research and data analysis skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and with external collaborators.
• Good planning, organisational and multitasking skills, with a strong sense of responsibility, ownership and initiative in completing assigned tasks.
• Proficient in IT applications and research-related software.
• Successful candidate will be employed on a contract basis and may be based fully or on a rotational basis at collaborating research institutions or aquaculture facilities.

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