Junior Researcher- Rangeland And Forage Sciences (Roodeplaat (Rfi - Api)) at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Contributes towards project(s) and performs activities under supervision.
• Participates in the project in a learning capacity and supervises as delegated.
• Assists with compiling & managing the project budget.
• Participates in proposal writing in a learning capacity - under supervision.
• Participates in planning and coordinating research under supervision.
• Assists with managing project resources (equipment and research material) - under supervision.
• Participates in conducting research under supervision.
• Assists in capturing, analyzing, and interpreting data under supervision.
• Participates in the compilation of reports under supervision.
• Participates in presenting oral and poster contributions under mentorship.
• Participates in writing publications under supervision.
• Participates in diagnostic and advisory services under supervision.
• Starts building working relationships with stakeholders and research organizations.
• Assists in training of support staff.

Requirements

• B.Sc. (Agric, Biology, Botany, or Rangeland Sciences) or B.Sc. (Hons) or equivalent 4-year science degree.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a relevant scientific research environment.
• Minimum 1 peer reviewed publication with evidence of additional scientific outputs in the process of completion.
• Proven record of contributing to successful funding applications.
• Proven record of presenting research at national and/or international conferences.
• Proven track record of mentoring and supervising/co-supervising students and support staff.
• Experience in specimen curation will be an added advantage

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 09 OCTOBER 2025