Senior / Research Assistant – Aquaculture Health

JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Singapore is seeking a candidate for a fulltime three-year position in aquaculture research, starting November 2025. The ideal applicant has a relevant degree, experience with marine food fish, and good communication skills. The role includes working flexible hours at project farm sites, focusing on data accuracy and possibly publishing research.

Qualifications

• Experience in the husbandry of marine food fish for research or production.
• Familiarity with water quality testing equipment.
• Understanding the requirements for accurate data recording.
• Experience in standard laboratory techniques such as molecular diagnosis.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexible working hours

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in aquaculture, biological sciences, or related discipline

Job description

Selection criteria

1. Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in aquaculture, biological sciences, marine science, zoology or a related discipline.
2. Experience in the husbandry of marine food fish for research or production, and familiarity with water quality testing equipment.
3. Understanding the requirements for accurate data recording
4. Ability to work flexible hours and occasional weekends at farm sites, as required for project operations.
5. Experience in working effectively within a multidisciplinary team, with good communication skills.

Desirable

1. Experience in standard laboratory techniques such as molecular diagnosis or histoprocessing.
2. Experience in working in aquaculture-related research project
3. Relevant publications

Enquiries

Associate Professor Susan Gibson-Kueh; email: [e-mail]

Employment type

Three years (3) fulltime from Nov 2025 to Oct 2028.

Remuneration and conditions

The positions command an appropriate remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience. All employment salary arrangements are offered in SGD. Candidates must consider the lower tax structure in Singapore and the organizational practice of Annual-Wage-Supplement equal to a month’s salary at the end of the calendar year (as eligible) subject to JCU board’s decision.

Method of Application

Applications MUST provide an up-to-date CV including educational background, research experience, and any publication record.

Please send your application via https://careers.jcu.edu.sg/cw/en/listing

Applications without any of the above will not be considered.

Closing Date

4 November 2025

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. The University offers Bachelor & Master Programs in Business, Psychology, Information Technology & Education at the Singapore campus of James Cook University.