Researcher Mycology at Agricultural Research Council

• The ARC seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position(s) at Vegetable, Industrial and Medicinal Plants (ARC-VIMP), Roodeplaat, Pretoria.

Job Description

Project Management & Coordination

The Researcher is responsible for conducting Research Projects across the Institute; these include conducting 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  

Job Requirements

• PhD or Master's in plant pathology, microbiology, crop protection, biotechnology, or related field.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in a relevant scientific research environment, post MSc with a national record of accomplishment on the level of a researcher.
• Experience in scouting for pest and diseases, isolation and identification of fungal pathogens.
• Collaboration: Record of building national and international partnerships and networks, (the researchers work under guidance and with support of seniors).
• Initiation, planning and execution of research projects.
• Minimum 3 to 5 peer reviewed publications or number of publications should be equivalent to what was required from master’s and PhD level for their field respectively.
• Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage.
• Proven record of accomplishment for generating external income for projects in line with requirements on Master’s and PhD level. In this respect proven record of writing of proposals as part of masters and PhD studies.
• Proven record of participating as speaker nationally as part of Masters and PhD level. Must be able to show competence in presenting research results.
• Proven record for financial management of projects.
• Proven track record of mentoring and supervising/co-supervising other researchers and students.
• A valid driver’s license will be an advantage.

CLOSING DATE FOR THE APPLICATIONS: 13 MARCH 2026