Specialist Researcher Plant Breeding (Roodeplaat) needed at Agricultural Research Council

Full Time Agriculture / Agro-Allied

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Job title : Specialist Researcher Plant Breeding (Roodeplaat)

Job Location : Gauteng,

Deadline : December 09, 2025

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Description

  • Strategic planning and positioning of research programme in Plant Breeding, nationally and internationally.
  • Providing scientific leadership in research, development and innovation in the field of Plant Breeding of seed, fruit and leafy vegetable crops in multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Managing all technology transfer initiatives of the multidisciplinary team across the commodities, leading the generation and commercialization of Intellectual Property.
  • Human Capacity Development that includes outputs of mentoring and developing others (internal staff) and developing self. 
  • Safety, health, and environment.
  • Scientific Status of the Research environment. 

Requirements

  • PhD or DSc in Plant Breeding, Biotechnology or related discipline.
  • More than 8 years post PhD experience and/or 8 years of relevant experience on a similar level.
  • Proven track record of research management in at least one of the Crop Protection related areas, with working knowledge of the other areas in Crop Protection. 
  • Minimum 25 peer reviewed publications. Meets peer norm requirements for specific field of expertise, with a minimum (on average) of three peer-reviewed publications per year. Minimum 25 peer reviewed publications at date of appointment.
  • Proven track record for generating external income for research programme and projects in programme.
  • Proven record of accomplishment of being an invited international speaker or being involved/invited as participant in international events of high importance.
  • Proven track record of building national and international partnerships and networks.
  • Proven track record of strategic and operational planning skills and expertise.
  • Proven track record of mentoring and supervising/supervising MSc and PhD students.
  • NRF rating of at least C1 will be an added advantage.
  • Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage.
  • Proven recognition as a research leader on a national and international level.
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

CLOSING DATE FOR THE APPLICATION: 09 DECEMBER 2025

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