School of Applied Science - Research Assistant (Aquaculture Genetics)
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Junior AI Research role at Sggovterp. Republic Polytechnic · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Plan and run aquaculture experiments, including fish care and breeding, developmental work, molecular research, diagnostics and health checks
- Collect and process samples, support molecular and sequencing workflows, and prepare genetic and phenotypic datasets
- Use statistical and bioinformatics methods to examine experimental, genetic and genomic results
- Review scientific papers and help produce technical reports, presentations and research manuscripts
- Coordinate project work with research colleagues and external partners, while supporting students and lab records
What you bring
- A relevant qualification in life sciences, aquaculture, genetics or another listed discipline
- You can assess scientific literature and contribute to technical reports and research manuscripts
- Strong laboratory, documentation, research and data analysis skills
Who this fits
This junior research role suits someone who can handle practical lab work, biological data and scientific writing. The appointment is contract-based, and work may take place full-time or on a rotating basis at partner research institutions or aquaculture facilities. You’ll work with project leads, research colleagues, students and external collaborators.
From the employer
[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.
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