ARC Vision
"Excellence in Agricultural Research and Development"
The ARC's vision reflects its core business and celebrates its unique role, acknowledging its position as the principal agricultural research institution in South Africa.
The vision highlights the need to harness ARC capabilities to ensure that it becomes an organization known for i...
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Initiates and manages research projects on genomics Conducts specific research with clear focus on root and tuber crops (potatoes, sweet potatoes, cassava, etc.), while developing
systems for other crops as well.
Actively sources and secures new research opportunities and funding related to genomics.
Captures, analyses and interprets data.
Provides leadership, supervision and mentoring of postgraduate students, researchers, research technicians and assistants.
Human resources management to ensure efficient deployment and utilization, setting objective assessment and training.
Disseminates technology through peer-reviewed scientific articles, popular publications, manual production, radio and TV talks, etc.
Initiates and collaborates with national and international organizations.
Trains postgraduate students and technical personnel in the use of specialized analytical instruments and associated software.
Compliance with human resource policies and procedures.
Compliance with occupational health and safety policies and procedures.
Requirements
PhD/DSc in Plant Breeding, Plant Genetics or related field.
Minimum 5 years relevant experience and 8 relevant peer reviewed publications.
Experience in potatoes breeding and seed pipeline development are differentiating advantages.
Demonstrable experience in designing and execution of breeding and genetics research.
Evidence of substantial publications in ISI-rated scientific journals.
Evidence of popular article publications will be an added advantage.
Demonstrable experience in project management
Postgraduate student mentoring or supervision experience applicable.
Registration with a relevant scientific registration body, where applicable.
Management skills including research project management.
Good communication (verbal & writing) skills.
Agricultural Research knowledge and skills.
Extensive knowledge of medicinal plant production systems.
Advanced computer literacy.
Ability to render diagnostic, technical and other services at national level.
Knowledge of intellectual property opportunities.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures.
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