Researcher (3 Years Contract) (Roodeplaat) needed at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Strong knowledge of plant anatomy, morphology, and taxonomy.
• Familiarity with Southern African flora.
• Experience in herbarium practices and specimen curation.
• Ability to use dichotomous keys and identification tools.
• Proficiency in botanical nomenclature and the ICN (International Code of Nomenclature).
• Fieldwork experience in diverse South African ecosystems.
• Report writing and scientific publication skills (publishes semi-scientific and peer reviewed articles and publishes in journals with a high impact factor).
• Use of taxonomic databases (e.g., BRAHMS platforms).
• Mentor and supervise postgraduate students (MSc/PhD) in Plant Taxonomy, Botany, Systematics or related fields.
• Initiate and manage national and international research collaborations and partnerships.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Manages data, captures and shows advanced analysis, interpretation, and recommendations.
• Complies with all occupational health and safety regulations.

Requirements

• PhD or MSc with a minimum of 3 years’ post MSc relevant work experience in Plant Taxonomy, Botany, Systematics or related fields.
• A publication record with a minimum of 2 scientific publications already published with a record of additional work in progress.
• Record of presenting research at national and/or international conferences.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with proposal writing, field-based research, and stakeholder coordination.
• Proven record of generating research funding and collaborations.
• Proven experience in working with large teams and on multiple projects at the same time.
• Proven track record of PhD and/or MSc student supervision in relevant fields of study.
• Must have a Driver’s license Code 8 or 10.