Researcher Plant Pathology (Re-Advert) (Potchefstroom) 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. 
• 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 or Microbiology) with 3 to 5 peer reviewed scientific publications
• Preference will be given to published articles with a strong focus on plant pathology in Grain Crops.
• Registration with a scientific and professional body will be added advantage.
• Proven track record for generating external income for research projects.
• Experience in supervising/mentoring post graduate students.
• NRF rating will be an added advantage.
• Valid  EB driver’s licence 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 08 OCTOBER 2025