Researcher (Crop Protection-Plant Pathology) (Potchefstroom) at Agricultural Research Council

Description

Project Management & Coordination

• The Researcher is responsible for conducting Research Projects across Plant Pathology scope of studies.

These involve the following aspects of the projects:

• 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.
• Commercialisation.
• Adoption and Use.
•  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.
•  Human Capacity Building

The Researcher is responsible for supporting Human Capacity Development that includes support of:

• Project staff and students
• Self.

Requirements

• PhD or Masters Degree (Plant Pathology) with 3 to 5 peer reviewed publications.
• Biotechnology background will be an advantage
• 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.
• Valid EB driver's license.