School of Applied Science - Research Assistant (Aquaculture Genetics)

Republic Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Polytechnic's School of Applied Science is seeking a Research Assistant (Aquaculture Genetics) to join a collaborative research team. You will conduct life science experiments focusing on fish husbandry, genetics, and genomics.

The role supports sample processing, data analysis, and literature reviews, with opportunities to mentor students and coordinate with partner institutions. Employment is on a contract basis and may rotate across facilities.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in life sciences or related disciplines.
• Experience in aquaculture research is advantageous.
• Familiarity with DNA/RNA assays and sequencing workflows.
• Ability to read scientific literature and contribute to reports.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct life science R&D experiments focusing on aquaculture.
• Support genetics/genomics research and sample processing.
• Perform basic analysis of genetic/genomic data using statistics/bioinformatics.
• Review literature and contribute to reports, manuscripts.
• Support genetic diversity, population genetics, marker development.
• Collaborate with project leaders and partners to meet deliverables.
• Coordinate sampling and phenotyping with collaborating institutions.
• Mentor students and assist internships and projects.
• Support procurement and lab documentation.
• Perform any other related duties assigned by leaders.

Skills

Aquaculture genetics

Genomics

Molecular biology

Bioinformatics

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related

Degree in Life Sciences, Aquaculture, Genetics, Genomics

Tools

Genotyping workflows

Sequencing workflows

DNA/RNA assays

R / Python (basic)

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.

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.