PhD STUDENT PLANT BREEDING X 3 [THREE (3) YEARS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT]
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Job Location:
Potchefstroom - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Key Performance Areas:
- Provide research support to Plant Breeding research projects as an affiliated post-graduate student.
- Engage with fellow students technical staff researchers and outside collaborators involved in the projects.
- Engage with relevant stakeholders within affiliated research projects.
- Disseminate project results through scientific or popular publications conferences and peer-reviewed publications.
- Ensure compliance with SHE/OHS policies and procedures.
Requirements:
- MSc in Plant Breeding/Molecular Breeding/Plant Biotechnology.
- Demonstrate capacity to conduct research.
- Must be a South African Citizen.
- Valid drivers licencewill be an added advantage.
NB: Please attach qualification certificate academic transcript and proof of registration for PhD.
Enquiries: Dr Kingstone Mashingaidze Tel:
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 03 MARCH 2026
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 (as well as competency and leadership assessments).
Preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.
Applications accompanied by a covering letter a detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees certified copies of certificates supporting documents and a copy of the drivers license must be attached to the form.
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.
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