Scientist Production - Aquaculture Research

Interdot Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine research firm is looking for a Scientist Production in Aquaculture Research. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in Genetics or a similar field and has at least three years of relevant experience in aquaculture research. Responsibilities include managing hatchery production, optimizing recirculating systems, and conducting data analysis for scientific research. Key technical skills involve molecular biology techniques and water quality testing. Competitive remuneration and research-oriented work environment provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in aquaculture research.
• Experience with invertebrate broodstock management and larval rearing.
• Publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Support design and management of sea urchin hatchery.
• Contribute to recirculating aquaculture systems management.
• Project manage genetic studies on abalone.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Data analysis

Animal husbandry

Education

Masters in Genetics/Biology/Ichthyology/Zoology or Molecular Biology

PhD

Tools

Next generation sequencing technologies

High-performance computing systems

Job description

Scientist Production: Aquaculture Research

About the job Scientist Production: Aquaculture Research

Contract Duration:

Location:

Marine Aquaculture Research Facility, Sea Point, Cape Town

Qualifications:

• Masters in Genetics/Biological/Ichthyology/Zoology or Molecular Biology
• PhD an advantage
• SACNASP registration

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in in the field of aquaculture research, Including:
• Invertebrate (e.g. sea urchin) broodstock management, larval rearing/settlement, grow-out. Direct practical experience with urchins an advantage.
• Molecular biology techniques, including routine microbiology (bacterial isolation/identification), genetics, molecular biology (DNA extraction, PCR, genotyping, enzymology) histology, microscopy, next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies and bioinformatics analysis for microbiome characterization using high performance computing (HPC)system.
• Recirculating Aquaculture system (RAS) design, maintenance and standard operating protocol (SOP)development, particularly in integrated (IMTA) system.
• Animal husbandry and handling with emphasis on low trophic species such as sea urchin, abalone, seaweeds, as well as familiarity with microalgal culture techniques
• Working in international and local interdisciplinary research consortiums
• Publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Microbiome studies using next-generation sequencing an advantage

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design and management of a sea urchin hatchery and production of juveniles for research and grow-out studies
• Contribute towards the design, optimization and management of recirculating aquaculture systems
• Contribute towards the design implementation and coordination of scientific research trials including data collection, processing and statistical analysis
• Next generation sequencing, dataset management, bioinformation and data analysis of sample collected from experimental trials
• Project manage and support analysis of genetic studies reassessing genetic zones of abalone in terms of farmed and wild caught.
• Assist with daily animal husbandry, microalgal culture maintenance and system maintenance
• Support capacity building, training and relevant teaching initiatives
• Contribute towards scientific publication and reports
• Support supervision of post-graduates and students
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Experience in laboratory management and quality control.
• Knowledge of water quality testing techniques and instruments.
• Ability to conduct environmental impact assessments.
• Report writing and scientific publication skills.
• Proficiency in relevant scientific software and tools.