Senior Researcher-Range And Forage Science -AP (3 Years Fixed Contract)Re Advertisment (Roodeplaat (Rfi - Api)) at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Initiates, manages and contributes towards national/ international projects
• Actively sources new national/ international research opportunities and write research proposals.
• Plans and coordinates research with single or multi-disciplinary team
• Conducts independent and advanced research.
• Compiles detailed reports and approves final reports.
• Manages data capture and shows advanced analysis, interpretation and recommendations
• Publishes semi-scientific and peer reviewed articles, and publishes in journals with a high impact factor.
• Builds and maintains international and national relationships and networking opportunities.
• Supervise or co-supervise PhD and MSc students with an emphasis on critical and scarce skills.
• Comply to all occupational health and safety regulations

Requirement

• PhD Degree in Agronomy or Pasture Science.
• Practical experience and technical knowledge of appropriate research projects, financial and human resource management.
• Practical experience in working with and doing research on cover crops and planted pastures.
• A proven track record of supervising postgraduate students (MSc and PhD students).
• 5 years relevant experience or post PhD.
• Minimum of 12 peer-reviewed papers at the date of appointment.
• Experience in management of large data sets.
• Experience in technology transfer through popular and peer-reviewed articles, conference presentations and demonstrations.                      
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Verbal and written communication skills.