Research Technician: Genomics Analytical Services

1 week ago

Pretoria, South Africa The Agricultural Research Council Full time

Monitors animal performance data within the community-based breeding programs.
- Contribute to the development of scientific manuscripts and publish in high impact scientific journals.
- Support the development of animal performance evaluation systems /work plans / guidelines; leads and coordinates research activities.
- Design and conduct on-farm experiments, supports capacity building on research, data collection, and implementation of community-based breeding programs.
- Communicate on-farm research protocols and findings to target audience at community level meetings.
- Compile, summarize documents, and publishes research data into reports, briefs, journal articles, popular publications and newsletters.
- Conducts regular field visits to supervise data collection of the on-farm and breeding activities and follows-up with collaborators.
- Organize and facilitate project and stakeholder engagement workshops and interacts with internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide support in breeding and genetics data analysis.
- Perform other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.
- BSc / Diploma / National Diploma in Animal Science, Animal Production.
- Two years of practical experience in Animal production, Breeding and Genetics will be added advantage.
- Experience in implementing livestock research Analysis of animal performance, genetic, and environmental data.
- Knowledge and demonstrated experience in livestock genetics and breeding including multivariate analysis and mixed linear models.
- Demonstrated ability to publish peer-reviewed papers.
- Experience in implementing experimental designs for various livestock systems.
- Experience and knowledge in qualitative and quantitative research methods and analyses used in animal genetic improvement programs.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to travel in and outside South Africa, and Collaborative skills and experience in working with multi-cultural teams.

Enquiries: Dr Khanyi Hadebe: Tel: (012) 529 9227

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 17 MARCH 2025

Preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.

Applications accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees, certified copies of certificates, supporting documents and a copy of driver’s license must be attached on the form.

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