Senior Researcher Entomology (Roodeplaat) at Agricultural Research Council

Description

Project Management & Coordination

The Senior Researcher is responsible for the coordination and supports the management of Research Projects across the Institute; these include supporting and coordination of the following aspects of the projects

• Project 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 Senior Researcher is responsible for the coordination and supports the management of Research, development, and innovation, these include the supporting and coordination of the following Research aspects

• Invention.
• Translation. 
• Commercialization.
• Adoption and Use.

Research Collaboration

The Senior Researcher is responsible for the coordination and supports the management of strategic research collaboration and collaboration opportunities; these include the supporting and coordination of

• Strategic Research partnerships / networks / collaborators.
• Intra-Inter Institutional Collaboration & Partnerships.

Human Capacity Building

The Senior Researcher is responsible for coordination and supports the management of Human Capacity Development that includes support of

• Project staff and students.
• Self.

Requirements

• PhD in Entomology or related disciplines (Crop Protection, Biotechnology, etc.).
• Five (5) years of relevant post PhD experience in pest control of crops. 
• Authored or co-authored a minimum of twelve (12) peer review publications relevant to the position.
• Proven record of project management and participation in national and international projects.
• Proven record of building national and international partnerships and networks.
• Proven record for generating external income.
• Proven record of mentoring and supervising/co-supervising MSc and PhD students.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Experience in vegetable pests will be an added advantage.
• Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage.
• NRF rating of at least C1 or higher will be an added advantage

CLOSING DATE FOR THE APPLICATIONS: 27 APRIL 2026