Total 2 job vacancies by Republic Polytechnic

Job Description:

• Collaborate with the Project Leader to execute the MOE-TIF project on AI-driven optimization of aeroponic systems.
• Manage and operate aeroponic cultivation systems for leafy vegetables and high-value fruiting crops.
• Design and conduct experiments to investigate plant physiological responses under different spray regimes and nutrient formulations.
• Monitor plant growth parameters, nutrient uptake efficiency, and environmental conditions to support AI model training.
• Plan and execute experiments, prepare progress reports, and provide regular updates on project milestone.
• Assist in system installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and modification of aeroponic equipment.
• Document experimental data, analyse results, and contribute to project reports and publication.
• Coordinate with industrial collaborators and support pilot testing at partner farm sites.
• Manage procurement processes, including liaising with vendors, sourcing materials, equipment, and testing supplies, and raising purchase requests.
• Document and track project issues, expenses, budget, action logs, and equipment maintenance.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Project Leader.

Job Requirement:

• Relevant qualification in Agricultural Science, Food Science, Horticulture, Plant Science, Agricultural Engineering, Biotechnology, or related disciplines.
• Hands-on experience in urban agriculture cultivation, plant nutrition management, and controlled environment agriculture systems.
• Experience in operating cultivation equipment and designing controlled experiments.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and follow project timelines and operational arrangements.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks with a strong sense of responsibility to meet project milestones. 
• Candidates from related industries who are interested in transitioning into aeroponic and smart urban agriculture are encouraged to apply.
• Successful candidates will be employed on a contract basis for two year duration of the project.

School of Applied Science - Senior Research Fellow (Aquaculture Nutrition)

Job Description:

• Conduct research and provide technical expertise in fish nutrition.
• Analyse research findings and disseminate data.
• Achieving project KPIs, guiding researchers through training, and publishing research articles in alignment with the grant objectives.
• Coordinate with external collaborators on project development.
• Document, collate, analyse and interpret data.
• Carry out procurement, including liaising with vendors, sourcing for materials, equipment and testing, and raising purchase requests.
• Document and track project issues, expenses and budget tracking.
• Mentor students involved in final year projects, internships, short-term work attachments, and similar programmes.
• Plan experiments and prepare progress reports for regular project updates.
• Perform any other related duties assigned by the project leader and co-project leaders.

Job Requirement:

• Relevant qualification in aquaculture or fish nutrition or fish biology or fish genetics.
• Relevant experience as demonstrated by scientific publications in the areas of expertise.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with people at all levels.
• Possess sound planning, organizing, 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, and 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.