Job Description
We're looking for a meticulous and motivated Research Assistant to spearhead a collaborative project between King's Sustainable Research Team (SRT) and Prof. Corinne Houart's lab, focused on reducing wastewater in the zebrafish facility.
Zebrafish facilities, while essential to groundbreaking research, generate significant wastewater due to the need for constant water replacement, which prevents harmful nitrile build-up. This project aims to find innovative, eco-friendly solutions to reduce that waste and rethink water management in aquatic research systems.
As researchers, we have a responsibility to protect our planet while pushing the boundaries of science. Join us in making meaningful change both in the lab and for the environment.
This role involves developing and designing a pilot project with the fish facility (Hodgkin building), E&F, H&S and SRT to redirect wastewater from the zebrafish tanks to an aquaponics system where nitrogen-fixing plants remove the nitrate contamination and allow the water to be recycled.
Responsibilities:
Research relevant literature.
Collect baseline data for wastewater in zebrafish facility.
Liaise with stakeholders in using the facility, estates & facilities, the Hodgkin fly facility and the SRT.
Research small aquaponic systems appropriate for a pilot project.
Research plants or other systems which may be appropriate for removing nitrites from the water.
Identify appropriate space in the zebrafish facility where the aquaponic system can be trialled.
Collect data during and after the project to understand waste savings.
Present data and costings associated with the pilot and a large scale project in the future.
QualificationsAn undergraduate degree in a wet laboratory-based science.
SkillsSkills & Qualifications:
Knowledge
Essential: wet laboratory skills including understanding of zebrafish facilities.
Desirable: Knowledge of aquaponics, hydroponics and nitrogen-fixing plants.
Desirable: Knowledge of waste water systems.
Experience
Essential: experience of working in a zebrafish facility.
Essential: experience of collecting and analysing data.
Desirable: experience using aquaponics/hydroponics.
Skills
Essential: able to use their initiative and work independently.
Other Attributes
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Good communication skills
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