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...
Conduct independent and advanced research on Avian Influenza or veterinary viral diseases of importance: manage data capture, do advanced analysis, interpret, and submit recommendations to the Research Manager.
Compile detailed reports and approve final reports.
Disseminate research results by presenting oral and poster contributions.
Publish popular, semi-scientific, and peer-reviewed papers (in journals with a high impact factor).
Establish and maintain networking opportunities.
Identify and generate intellectual property.
Manage projects: initiate, manage, and contribute to national/international research projects.
Manage human resources: identify the need for human resources and manage them.
Manage project budgets: accountable for compiling and managing project budgets.
Write and submit research proposals.
Plan and co-ordinate research activities within a multidisciplinary team.
Identify and manage resource needs.
Human capacity development: develop own capacity at an appropriate level. Identify and participate in own learning opportunities.
Supervise or co-supervise students.
Job Requirements
PhD in Virology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of academic or biotechnology experience in vaccine or diagnostic development research.
A track record of publications: a minimum of 12 peer-reviewed publications.
A track record of project management with at least five (5) years’ experience in a relevant scientific research environment, post PhD.
A proven national record and moving to international record of accomplishment.
Registration with a scientific and professional body (SAVC/ SACNASP) will be an added advantage.
Proven record of generating external income for research.
Proven record of mentoring and supervising/co-supervising researchers and students: at least five (5) students graduated under the supervision of/co-supervision at the time of appointment.
Proven track record of building national and international partnerships and networks.
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