Plant Breeding Research Leader

SPECIALIST RESEARCHER PLANT BREEDING role at Agricultural Research Council Strategic planning and positioning of research programme in Plant Breeding, nationally and internationally. Providing scientific leadership in research, development and innovation in the field of Plant Breeding of seed, fruit and leafy vegetable crops in multi‑disciplinary teams....

A leading agricultural research institution in Pretoria seeks a Specialist Researcher in Plant Breeding. This role involves strategic planning and providing scientific leadership within multidisciplinary teams focused on seed, fruit, and vegetable crops. Responsibilities include managing technology transfer initiatives and developing human capacity through...

Manages existing research projects on DNA marker technologies including molecular breeding to support breeding programmes. Together with breeders, designs and implements molecular breeding research experiments in support of the various breeding programmes. Keeps the division abreast with new developments on DNA marker technologies by reviewing new...

JUNIOR RESEARCHER: DNA MARKER TECHNOLOGIES Join to apply for the JUNIOR RESEARCHER: DNA MARKER TECHNOLOGIES role at Agricultural Research Council Responsibilities Manages existing research projects on DNA marker technologies including molecular breeding to support breeding programmes. Together with breeders, designs and implements molecular breeding research...

PhD STUDENT – BIOTECHNOLOGY / APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY / PLANT PATHOLOGY Join the Agricultural Research Council as a PhD student focusing on biotechnology, applied microbiology, and plant pathology. Identify and characterize Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) for insecticidal proteins such as Cry/Vip genes. Conduct a bioassay of Bt toxins on common maize insect pests...

Responsibilities Contributes to research projects by Develop and validate analytical methods using HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, ICP-OES/MS, and related technologies. Perform routine analytical testing of plant-based and other samples. Implement ISO 17025 quality requirements within the quality control (QC) facility. Plans and coordinates own work activities aligned...

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. The CSIR has a vacancy for a...

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Preparation of soil and plant samples (sorting, milling, grinding and sieving), movement of samples between various laboratories, packing of samples for storage, discarding of soil samples (20 L buckets) and washing soil containers. - Operating heavy machinery for milling and grinding of samples. - Correct usage of laboratory equipment and maintaining it in...

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