Company:
Agricultural Research Council
Industry: Government
Deadline: Nov 4, 2025
Job Type: Full Time
Experience:
Location: Gauteng
Province:
Field: Agriculture / Agro-Allied , Internships / Volunteering
Description
- Contribute to 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 publications & research reports.
- Compiles own, and contributes to other progress reports (internal and external).
- Captures, analyses and interprets data.
- Contributes towards the creation of IP and PBR.
- Provides supervision and mentors postgraduate students, research technicians and assistants. Understands management of co-workers and mentees.
- Disseminates technology through peer-reviewed scientific articles, popular publications, etc.
- Compliance with human resource policies and procedures.
- Ensures compliance with SHE/OHS policies and procedures.
Requirements
- MSc in Plant Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Genomics, Plant breeding or Genetics.
- Strong background and experience in molecular biology and plant molecular markers.
- Experience in the use of applicable genetic data analysis tools.
- Accurate data collection skills and attention to detail.
- Management skills including research project planning and time management.
- Good communication (verbal & writing) skills and liaison with clients, fellow scientists and support staff.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite especially Excel.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures.
CLOSING DATE FOR THE APPLICATIONS: 04 NOVEMBER 2025
