School of Applied Science - Senior/Research Fellow (Aquaculture)

Republic Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a candidate to conduct research on fish reproduction and developmental biology. Responsibilities include analysis of research data, project coordination, mentoring students, and ensuring alignment with grant objectives. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and experience in aquaculture or molecular biology and have strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience as demonstrated by scientific publications in the areas of expertise.
• Proficient in IT skills.
• Good documentation skills and laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and provide technical expertise in fish reproduction and developmental biology.
• Analyse research findings and disseminate data.
• Mentor students involved in various research projects.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organizing

Multi-tasking skills

IT proficiency

Documentation skills

Laboratory techniques

Research and data analysis

Education

Qualifications in aquaculture, fish reproduction, or molecular biology

Job description

Job Description:

• Conduct research and provide technical expertise in fish reproduction, genetics, diagnostics, health, and developmental biology.
• Analyse research findings and disseminate data.
• Achieving project KPIs, guiding researchers through training, and publishing research articles in alignment with the grant objectives.
• Coordinate with external collaborators on project development.
• Document, collate, analyse and interpret data.
• Carry out procurement, including liaising with vendors, sourcing for materials, equipment and testing, and raising purchase requests.
• Document and track project issues, expenses and budget tracking.
• Mentor students involved in final year projects, internships, short-term work attachments, and similar programmes.
• Plan experiments and prepare progress reports for regular project updates.
• Perform any other related duties assigned by the project leader and co-project leaders.

Job Requirements:

• Relevant qualifications in aquaculture or fish reproduction or fish developmental biology or molecular biology/genetics/ genomics.
• Relevant experience as demonstrated by scientific publications in the areas of expertise.
• 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, and 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.