Description

• Coordination and supports the management of research, development and innovation.
• Plan and undertake research on Plant Pathology, with a focus on bacterial, fungal and/or pseudofungal diseases of vegetables, industrial crops and medicinal plants.
• Plan and undertake research and development of integrated management strategies.
• Coordination and management of research projects and allocated resources.
• Actively sources new national and international research opportunities and funding.
• Contribute to diagnostic and advisory services.

Requirements

• PhD in Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Genetics or related field, plus at least six years’ experience related to Crop Protection or Plant Health research.
• Proven track record of experience in disease diagnosis and pathogen characterisation.
• Experience in developing diagnostic protocols for pathogen detection will be an added advantage.
• Experience with omics techniques to study plant-pathogen interactions will be an added advantage.
• Experience in vegetable pathology will be an added benefit.
• Authored or co-authored a minimum of eight peer reviewed publications relevant to the position.
• Strong leadership and business acumen.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills, with an ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
• A valid driver’s license.