Research Assistant; Biological Sciences

Research Assistant (Biological Sciences)

The successful candidate will work with A/Prof Christoph Winkler and Prof Berta Sivan on research work under a project on SINGAPORE AQUACULTURE SOLUTION CENTER.

• Plan and conduct life science R&D experiments and routine operations focusing 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 research objectives.
• Mentor students involved in final year projects, internships, short-term work attachments.
• Support the procurement of consumables and equipment together with lab management.

Bachelor’s degree in life science, Aquaculture, Agriculture or Molecular Biology.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, building relationships at all levels.
• Sound planning, organizing, multi-tasking, strong sense of responsibility.
• Proficient in IT skills.
• Good documentation, laboratory techniques, research and data analysis skills.

• Experience in aquaculture operations and/or research would be an added advantage.

Location:

Kent Ridge Campus

Organization:
Science

Department:
Biological Sciences

Employment type:

Full-time

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