Research Technician: Entomology

**Project Management & Coordination -**conduct entomological projects across the Small Grain production regions of South Africa, including planning, coordination and technical risk management. - **Research Support, Diagnostics and Other Services -**conduct technical project aspects including Monitoring pests, Field trial management, Data collection,...

Develop, monitor and evaluate the national monitoring network for American Foulbrood (AFB) disease of honey bees.Monitor and evaluate the impact of honey bee pests and diseases in South Africa.Oversee the experimental layout, data collection and analysis of pollination trials with honey bees in a range of horticultural and orchard crops in South...

Compile and execute technical activity plans. - Plan, conduct and supervise the execution of trials and collection of data of glasshouse and field trials of various agricultural crops. - Plan, conduct and supervise the isolation and purification of soilborne pathogens from various agricultural crops. - Conduct field surveys to collect plant and soil...

Deliver technical assistance for research projects in the field of Nematology, as well as diagnostic and other services. - Responsible for field and laboratory tasks generated by these projects, including trial site preparation, sampling, data collection, plant evaluations, nematode extractions from soil and plant material. - The incumbent is, after the...

Duties/Pligte - Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and learning within the Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology; - Conducting an active and productive research programme to give opportunity at being a new research focus area within the Department and publication of such research in relevant, peer-reviewed journals; - Developing and...

-Life Cycle Acceleration (LCA) Technician: StellenboschAre you a recent graduate or have less than 3 years experience in plant science and agriculture? We're looking for a Technician (LCA) to join our innovative breeding team and support rapid generation breeding programs. If you enjoy hands-on work in a high-tech greenhouse environment, have an eye for...

Duties/Pligte- Manufacturing and debugging of systems and subsystems for research projects (e.g., electrical, electronic and PCB circuits);- Providing advice and guidance regarding electronic and/or mechanical design to colleagues and students;- Maintaining and repairing machinery and equipment;- Providing technical and logístical support to students with...

Duties/Pligte- General maintenance and management of props and décor storerooms, including inventory control.- Managing bookings of props and décor by staff and students.- Assigned assistance during pre - and post-production processes (rentals and departmental).Support for staff and students regarding teaching, assessment and research activities.-...

Duties/Pligte The purpose of this position is to provide support to the De Oliviera laboratory with conducting research and diagnostic tests to meet project deadlines and within allocated turnaround times.Undertaking sample processing of various pathogens;- - Freezing and cataloguing cells;- - Preparing reagents;- - Participating in departmental academic...

Duties/Pligte - Providing detailed advice, recommendations and guidance to users in the effective use of ICT systems, products and services; - Providing advice and guidance to less experienced colleagues where required by means of presentations and technical training; - Assisting with the compilation of self-help guides to help colleagues and users to...