School of Applied Science - Research Assistant (Aquaculture)

[What the role is]

[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.