Researcher: Plant Pathology

6 days ago

Potchefstroom, South Africa The Agricultural Research Council Full time

Initiates, manages and contributes towards national projects.
- Identifies the need for human resources in projects and manages the allocated resources.
- Is accountable for compiling and managing the project budget.
- Actively sources new national research opportunities and writes proposals.
- Plans and co-ordinates research with single or multi-disciplinary team.
- Identifies the need for resources (equipment and material) in project(s) and manages them accordingly.
- Conducts research.
- Manages data capture, analysis, interpretations and recommendations.
- Compiles detailed reports and seeks approval for final reports.
- Renders diagnostic and advisory services at a national level.
- Is aware of Intellectual Property opportunities.
- Participates in the marketing and disseminating of information (seminars, workshops, courses, radio, TV etc).
- Builds and maintains relationships with national stakeholders and strategic partners to secure funds.
- Develops capacity at an appropriate level within or outside the realm of projects.
- Identifies and participates in own learning opportunities.
- Ensures compliance with SHE/OHS policies and procedures.
- Meets peer norm requirements for specific field of expertise, with a minimum (on average) of 1 peer reviewed publication per year (for PhD).
- Presentations (e.g., conference proceedings, keynote speakers, presenters).
- Standing as a Researcher on national level
- Peer Recognition (e.g., scientific awards, prizes, editorial bodies, honorary professorship).
- Supervise or co-supervise PhD and M.Sc. students with an emphasis on critical and scarce skills.
- PhD or MSc in Plant Pathology.
- 5 years minimum research experience.
- 5 publications in plant pathology - preferably including epidemiology/ disease control/ fungal molecular biology and fungal genetics.
- Knowledge of epidemiology, molecular biology and plant biochemistry in grain crops will be an added advantage.
- National scientific recognition will be an added advantage.
- Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage.
- Valid driver’s license.

**Enquiries**: Dr AEJ Du Toit, Tel: (018) 299 - 6297

**CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 14 OCTOBER 2024**

Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees) must be attached.

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