Senior Researcher - Animal Breeding & Genetics (permanent) Re-Advert at Agricultural Research Council

Job Description

Research, Development, and Innovation

• Identifies adaptive or new research needs
• Conduct independent and specialise research
• Disseminates research results by presenting oral and poster contributions.
• Conducts or participate in impact assessment studies

Project Management & Coordination

• Research conceptualization, initiation and planning
• Identifies the need resources (Equipment and Research Materials of international standards), manages and ensures optimal utilization to enhance impact

• Identifies the need for Human Resources in project(s), Strategically and operationally plan and manages the allocated resources
• Identifies long-term budget requirements and is accountable for compiling, monitoring and managing Project Finances
• Identifies Risks and Mitigation plans
• Reporting on progress of project milestones of the research team and compiling of project management reports

Research Collaboration

• Identifies and pursue strategic research collaboration Intra-, Inter-Institutional Collaboration & Partnerships 

 Human Capacity Building

• Managing the development of capacity and skills within the research team at an appropriate level within or outside the realm of projects

• Identifies and participates in own learning opportunities

Job Requirements

• A PhD or DSc in Animal Science, specializing in Animal Breeding and Genetics
• At least 5 years post PhD experience or 5 years proven relevant experience on the level
• Minimum 12 peer reviewed publications or number of publications, with a minimum (on Average) of two peer-reviewed publications per year
• Proven record of accomplishment that expertise and scientific standing is acknowledged at national and moving towards international level
• Proven record of accomplishment for generating external income for programme  and projects in programme, a minimum of national projects and initiated participation in international projects.
• Proven record of accomplishment of research leadership as a researcher in the specialized field of expertise with extensive publication record.
• Proven track record of mentoring and supervising/co-supervising other researcher and students' development. Supervise or supervise at least 2* PhD and 2*MSc every 5 years with an emphasis on critical and scarce skills. Minimum 5 students graduated
• Proven track record of building national and international partnerships and networks
• Proven track record of strategic and operational planning skills and expertise.
• Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage
• Proven track record of PhD and/or MSc student supervision in relevant fields of study.
• Must have a Driver’s license Code 8 or 10.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 20 FEBRUARY 2026