School of Applied Science - Research Assistant (Aquaculture)
At a glance
Junior AI Research role at Sggovterp. Republic Polytechnic · full-time.
Pay not stated AI Research salary
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What you'll do
- Plan and run aquaculture research experiments and routine work, including fish care, breeding, molecular methods and diagnostics
- Coordinate with project leads to move research projects toward their aims
- Guide students completing research projects, internships and short-term placements
- Interpret findings, review scientific papers, and help prepare reports, presentations and manuscripts
- Work with lab management to obtain equipment and consumable supplies
What you bring
- A relevant qualification in life science, aquaculture, agriculture or molecular biology
- You bring research and data analysis ability, strong lab techniques and careful documentation
- You can plan and organize work, manage competing tasks, communicate well and complete assigned duties on time
Who this fits
This junior research assistant role suits someone ready to contribute hands-on to aquaculture research and support students. The position is contract-based, with work based either entirely or on a rotating schedule at a local partner institution.
From the employer
[What the role is]
School of Applied Science - Research Assistant (Aquaculture)[What you will be working on]
• Plan and conduct life science related R&D experiments and routine operations with a focus on aquaculture such as husbandry, fish breeding, developmental biology, transcriptomics, routine molecular biology techniques, optimization of operations, diagnostics, health, genetics • Work with the project leader and co-project leaders to achieve the aim of the research projects.
• Mentor students involved in final year projects, internships, short-term work attachments, and similar programmes.
• Analyse and interpret research data, critically review relevant scientific literature, and contribute to the preparation of scientific reports, presentations and research manuscripts for publication.
• Support the procurement of consumables and equipment together with lab management.
[What we are looking for]
• Relevant qualification in life science, Aquaculture, Agriculture or molecular biology.
• 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 and will be based either fully or on a rotational basis at one of the local partner institutions.