Researcher Agronomy (Potchefstroom) at Agricultural Research Council

Description

Project Management & Coordination

•  The Researcher is responsible for conducting Research Projects across agronomy scope of studies.
• These involve the following aspects of the research;
• 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.  
• Commercialization.  
• Adoption and Use.
• Plans and executes research activities and procedure
• Ensure effective technology transfer through scientific and popular publications, lectures, seminars and congresses.

Research Collaboration

• The Researcher is responsible for supporting strategic 
• research collaboration and collaboration opportunities. 

these include 

• Strategic Research partnerships / networks / collaborators.  
• Intra-Inter Institutional Collaboration & Partnerships. 
• Build and maintain relationships with national stakeholders and strategic partners to secure funds.
• Actively sources new national research opportunities and writes proposals.
• Plans and co-ordinates research with single or multi-disciplinary team.
• Manage facilities and infrastructure pertaining to research activities.

Human Capacity Building

• The Researcher is responsible for supporting Human Capacity Development that includes support of;
• Mentoring & development of internal staff at an appropriate level within or outside the realm of projects.
• Optimally utilise and supervise human resources allocated to relevant project.

Requirements

• PhD (Agronomy, Crop science or Horticulture) or Masters Degree (Agronomy, Crop Science or Horticulture.
• Minimum of 3-5 peer reviewed publications
• 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.
• NRF rating will be an added advantage. 
• Experience in crop modelling will be an added advantage.
• Proven record of writing proposals. 
• Valid EB driver’s licence.