Researcher- Animal Breeding and Genetics (Irene (Ap)) at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Research, Development, and Innovation

Responsible for conducting Research, development and supporting Innovation, these include:

• Invention
• Translation
•  Commercialisation
• Adoption and Use

Project Management & Coordination

Responsible for conducting Research Projects, these include:

• 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 Collaboration

Responsible for supporting strategic research collaboration and collaboration opportunities; these include

• Strategic Research partnerships/networks/ Collaborators
• Intra-Inter Institutional Collaboration & Partnerships

Human Capacity Building

• Responsible for supporting Human Capacity Development that includes support of Project staff and students Self

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree or an MSc with 3 years’ applicable experience in Animal Science, specializing in Reproductive Physiology and Cryobiology.
• Minimum 3-5 peer reviewed publications or number of publications.
• Proven record of accomplishment for generating external income for projects.
• Proven record of participating as speaker nationally and internationally.
• Proven track record of mentoring and supervising/co-supervising other researchers and students.
• Record of building/supporting national and international partnerships and networks.
• Proven record of accomplishment that expertise and scientific standing is acknowledged
• Proven record for financial management of projects.
• Strategic and operational planning skills and expertise.
• Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage.
• NRF rating will be an added advantage. 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 20 OCTOBER 2025