Junior Researcher: Biometry at Agricultural Research Council

Job Description

• 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.

Job Requirements

• 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).

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 19 MARCH 2026