Research Assistant (6-month contract)

Project: Development of a Sustainable Fisheries Management Strategy for Hong Kong

We are also recruiting a Research Assistant to work on long-term fisheries monitoring and life history of economic fish species

Key duties

  • Conduct one-day/half-day fisheries surveys during daytime. This includes packing the catches with the help of local fishers, collecting in-situ water quality data using YSI, and taking high-resolution photos and video footage during the survey.
  • Collect biological data of fish, crustaceans, cephalopods, mollusks, or other marine animals in the lab.
  • Investigate the habitat use and reproduction cycle of selected local fish species. 
  • Handle data, analyse data, and prepare manuscripts.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements

  • Master’s degree or above (preferred fields: Fisheries Science, Marine Biology, Marine Ecology, or related subjects)
  • Strong initiative and sense of responsibility
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently under pressure

 

How to apply

Application deadline: 20 May 2026

Please send your CV to: mengyan@cityu.edu.hk