Researcher Weed Science (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 (Weed Science) with 3 to 5 peer reviewed publications.
• 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 licence.