Junior Researcher Biometry
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8 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Render a professional statistical consulting service to researchers.
- Design scientifically viable cost-effective experiments.
- Conduct timely accurate and efficient statistical data analysis and clear interpretation of results.
- Collaborate in evaluation of and assistance with project reports and scientific publications and theses.
- Present training designed to enhance efficiency and improve outputs.
- Mentor students and advise colleagues on specific statistical aspects.
- Author or co-author articles in accredited peer reviewed journals.
- MSc with majors in Biometry Statistics Genetics Mathematics or Mathematical Statistics.
- At least 2 years post-graduate experience that includes biometric/statistical consulting.
- Experience in biometric support to research projects including design of experiments statistical data analysis interpretation and representation of research results.
- Understanding priorities and challenges facing the agricultural sector.
- Skilled to communicate complex statistical concepts to non-statistical stakeholders.
- Capability to build and manage relationships with researchers and stakeholders.
- Good communication interpersonal and training skills.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Proven proficiency with Microsoft packages and statistical software packages such as SAS Genstat XLSTAT and/or R.
- Experience with machine learning techniques will be an advantage.
- Ability to publish in statistical or agricultural related fields of research (co-authored peer reviewed publications in accredited journals).
- Registered member of SACNASP (SA Council for Natural Scientific Professions).
Enquiries: Dr Aart-Jan Verschoor E-Mail:
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 19 FEBRUARY 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 detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees. Certified copies of certificates supporting documents and a copy of drivers license must be attached on the form.
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. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Intelligence Community Experience
- Python
- Spss
- Microsoft Word
- R
- Regression Analysis
- Windows
- Stata
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Data Modeling
- Writing Skills
