Researcher Farmer Support, Commercialization And Enterprise Development (Roodeplaat) at Agricultural Research Council

Description

Project Management & Coordination

The Researcher is responsible for conducting research projects across the Institute; these include 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.  
• Commercialization.  
• 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 in Biotechnology, Agronomy, Plant Production, or a closely related field, with demonstrated knowledge of -omics technologies.
• Minimum 3 years’ post-MSc research experience.
• 3–5 peer-reviewed scientific publications relevant to phytochemical analysis.
• Proven expertise in chemical analysis of plant samples, including qualitative and quantitative identification of compounds using LC-MS, GC-MS, and related techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to write successful research proposals and generate external research funding.
• Experience as a speaker at national or international conferences.
• Proven ability to initiate, plan, and execute research projects, including personnel and financial management.
• Track record of mentoring and/or supervising postgraduate students.
• Established national and/or international research collaborations or networks.
• Experience working with biologicals is essential.
• Experience in cultivation R&D will be an added advantage.
• Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage.
• Valid driver’s license.

CLOSING DATE OF THE APPLICATIONS: 08 OCTOBER 2025