Researcher: Plant Improvement (biotechnology)

Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Agricultural Research Council
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  • Initiate/manage research projects related to plant tissue culture.
  • Write proposals and manage project budgets.
  • Write publications/present research outcomes of relevance to subtropical fruit growers, industries and the scientific community.
  • Provide leadership and mentoring to research technicians, assistants and students.
  • Develop and optimise protocols for micropropagation of tropical and subtropical crops (from in vitro stage to acclimatisation).
  • Manage operations in biotechnology laboratory as well as nursery (shade house and tunnel).
  • Maintain gene banks for conservation purposes (in the nursery and in vitro).
  • Liaise with growers, industry technical officers, national and provincial government.
  • PhD in Plant Biotechnology or Biological/Life/Natural Sciences with specialization in Plant Biotechnology (plant tissue culture).
  • Minimum of 3 years applicable experience in research support in plant tissue culture applications.
  • In depth knowledge of Plant Biotechnology with a particular emphasis on plant tissue culture technologies (micropropagation). Experience with cryopreservation will be an advantage.
  • Technical knowledge of glasshouse/nursery management.
  • Proven record of at least 3 scientific publications and presentations at scientific conferences.
  • Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage.
  • Proven history of collaboration at national level.
  • Proven history of mentoring and supervising/co-supervising researchers and students.
  • Advanced Computer Literacy.
  • Valid driverxe2x80x99s license.
Enquiries: Dr Elliosha Hajari, Tel: (013) 753 7000CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 25 MARCH 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 (as well as competency and leadership assessments).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 driverxe2x80x99s 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) monthsxe2x80x99 probation period. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint.

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  • Job Id
    JD1399752
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa
  • Education
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