Job Description

What the role is:School of Applied Science - Research Assistant (Aquaculture)What you will be working on:Carry out research work on sustainable aquaculture (e.g. nutrition, optimization of operations, diagnostics, health, genetics).Work with the project leader and co-project leaders to achieve the aim of the research projects.Lead and assist on projects involving fish health, diagnostics, genetics, aquaculture nutrition and circular economy.Support the procurement of consumables and equipment.Plan and coordinate feeding trials; data collection, sampling, sample processing, analysis, and logistics, etc. in addition to husbandry.To liaise with industry collaborators and conduct project work independentlyConduct courses and supervise students in their project/internshipWhat we are looking for:Relevant qualification in life science, Aquaculture, Agriculture, molecular biology, nutrition and circular economy.Experience in aquaculture operations and/or research would be an added advantage.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, research and data analysis skills.Successful candidate will be employed on a contract basis.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, Management and Communication, Hospitality, Infocomm, Sports, Health & Leisure, and Technology for the Arts. 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.

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