Job Description

• Conduct research on diagnostic assay development for molecular and serological tests.
• Provide research support in tick colony maintenance and tick research.
• Research on tick and disease epidemiology, taxonomy and systematics.
• Conduct research on Acaricide Resistance.
• Perform research, manage data, capture, analyse, interpret results, and make recommendations based on findings.
• Compile detailed reports and seek approval for final reports.
• Disseminate research results by presenting oral and poster contributions.
• Publish popular, semi-scientific and peer-reviewed papers.
• Seek networking opportunities.
• Attend scientific gathering and be aware of intellectual property.
• Management of projects: initiate, manage and contribute to national research projects.
• Management of human resources: identifies the need for human resources and manages them.
• To manage project budgets: is accountable for compiling and managing project budget.
• Develops business cases for all project expenditure requirements.
• Writes and submits research proposals: Sources new National research opportunities.
• Plans and co-ordinates research activities within single or multidisciplinary team.
• Identifies and manages resource needs.
• Identifies risks and mitigation plans within the research focus area.
• Maintain and manage assets from research activities.
• Human capacity development: Develops own capacity at an appropriate level. Identifies and participates in own learning opportunities. Supervise or co-supervise students.

• PhD degree OR MSc with at least 5 years experience post MSc in Biological Sciences or similar fields.
• Three (3) years relevant experience post-degree
• Evidence of peer-reviewed publications (minimum of 3-5).
• SAVC registration would be advantageous.
• A track record of supervising students and obtaining research funding would be beneficial.

Enquiries: Dr Ronel Pienaar: Tel: (012) 529 9163CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 11 APRIL 2025A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.Applications accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees. Certified copies of certificates, supporting documents and a copy of drivers license must be attached on the form.A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4)weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months probation period. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint.

Agricultural Research Council