Researcher (Crop Protection-Plant Pathology)
Researcher (Crop Protection-Plant Pathology)
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Job Description
Project Management & Coordination
The Researcher is responsible for conducting Research Projects across Plant Pathology scope of studies.
These involve the following aspects of the projects:
- Research planning and Initiation.
- Equipment and Research Materials.
- Project Human Resources.
- Project Finances.
- Risk Management and Mitigation.
- Monitoring Evaluation reporting and project close out.
Research Development and Innovation
The Researcher is responsible for conducting Research development and supporting innovation These include supporting the following Research aspects:
- Invention.
- Translation.
- Commercialisation.
- Adoption and Use.
Research Collaboration
The Researcher is responsible for supporting strategic research collaboration and collaboration opportunities; these include:
- Strategic Research partnerships / networks / collaborators.
- IntraInter Institutional Collaboration & Partnerships.
Human Capacity Building
The Researcher is responsible for supporting Human Capacity Development that includes support of:
- Project staff and students
- Self.
- PhD or Masters Degree (Plant Pathology) with 3 to 5 peer reviewed publications.
- Biotechnology background will be an advantage
- Registration with a scientific and professional body will be added advantage.
- Proven track record for generating external income for research projects.
- Experience in mentoring students.
- Valid EB drivers license.
Enquiries: Dr B Janse van Rensburg Tel:
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 28 MAY 2025
A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes to Employment Equity Act.
Applications accompanied by covering letter detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees. Certified copies of certificates supporting documents copy of drivers license must be attached.
A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months probation period. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
