Company:
Agricultural Research Council
Industry: Government
Deadline: Oct 13, 2025
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: Ph.D
Experience: 3 years
Province: Gauteng
City:
Field: Agriculture / Agro-Allied , Research
Description
Project Management & Coordination
The Researcher is responsible for conducting research projects across the Institute; these include the following aspects of the projects:
- Research planning and initiation.
- Equipment and Research Materials.  
- Project Human Resources.  
- Project Finances.  
- Risk Management and Mitigation.  
- Monitoring, Evaluation, reporting and project close out.
Research, Development, and Innovation
The Researcher is responsible for conducting research, development and supporting innovation These include supporting the following research aspects:
- Invention.  
- Translation.  
- Commercialization.  
- Adoption and Use. 
Research Collaboration
The Researcher is responsible for supporting strategic research collaboration and collaboration opportunities these include:
- Strategic Research partnerships / networks / collaborators.  
- Intra-Inter Institutional Collaboration & Partnerships. 
Human Capacity Building
The Researcher is responsible for supporting Human Capacity Development that includes support of
- Project staff and students.  
- Self
Requirements
- PhD in Entomology, Nematology, Crop Protection, or a closely related discipline.
- Minimum of three (3) years post-MSc research experience in pest control of crops.
- Authored or co-authored 3 to 5 peer-reviewed publications relevant to the field.
- Demonstrated ability to secure external funding for research projects.
- Experience in pests of vegetable or industrial crops will be an added advantage.
- Registration with a recognized scientific or professional body is desirable.
- NRF rating will be considered a strong advantage.
- Valid driver’s license.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 13 OCTOBER 2025
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