Researcher – Agronomy Hemp (Three (3) Years Fixed Term Contract) (Roodeplaat) at Agricultural Research Council

Company: Agricultural Research Council

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Agricultural Research Council

Industry: Government

Posted: Sep 8, 2025

Deadline: Sep 22, 2025

Job Type: Contract

Qualification: Masters, Ph.D

Experience: 3 – 5 years

Location: Gauteng

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Field: Agriculture / Agro-Allied , Research , Science

Description

  • Initiating research, including conducting taxonomic and systematics research.
  • Identifying, describing, and classifying medicinal plants using established taxonomic criteria.
  • Developing and maintaining databases of medicinal plant specimens and associated taxonomic information.
  • Developing and maintaining taxonomic keys for species identification.
  • Writing and publishing scientific papers, reports, and other scholarly outputs.
  • Managing resources including equipment and research materials, human resources and finances.
  • Supporting strategic research collaboration and collaboration opportunities; these include.
  • Presenting at national and international conferences, workshops.

Requirements

  • PhD in Botany, Plant Taxonomy, or related discipline with at least 3 years relevant experience on Masters level.
  • At least 3 years’ experience in a relevant scientific research environment, post MSc with a national record of accomplishment on the level of a researcher.
  • Minimum 3-5 peer reviewed publications or number of publications should be equivalent to what was required from Masters and PhD level for their field respectively. 
  • Familiarity with taxonomic tools, databases (e.g., BRAHMS, GBIF), and botanical nomenclature rules (ICN).
  • Proven record of accomplishment for generating external income for projects in line with requirements on Masters and PhD level.
  • Good communication skills verbal and written,
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite,
  • Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage,
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 10 SEPTEMBER 2025

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