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Researcher: Plant Improvement (Gene Banks) (Three (3) Years Fixed Term Contract)
The ARC-Tropical & Subtropical Crops (ARC-TSC) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic person to the following position at Nelspruit, Mpumalanga.
Job Description
Along with gene bank manager, manage field and nursery gene bank blocks at TSC research farms.
Maintain existing gene bank database and upgrade to meet international norms in the field.
Expand scope of existing field gene banks to include laboratory-based storage solutions using in vitro technologies.
Ability to work in the field and laboratory.
Compile monthly and quarterly progress reports in the form of written reports and presentations.
Identify research opportunities and implement improved gene bank management technologies.
Collects, captures and processes data.
Provide leadership to Research Technicians, Assistants and Students.
Good communication skills to liaise with Researchers, Research Support Assistants and Farm Managers for daily activities.
Write popular/scientific publications and present research outcomes.
Job Requirements
PhD in Horticulture/Plant Production/Agriculture/Biological/Natural Sciences.
Knowledge on Occupational Health and Safety compliance.
Advanced computer literacy.
Code EB driver’s licence and ability to drive.
Experience with database management will be an added advantage.
Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage.
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