Associate Researcher Plant Virology (Roodeplaat) needed at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Supports the management of research, development and innovation.
• Plan and undertake research on Plant Pathology, with a focus on viral diseases of vegetables, industrial crops and medicinal plants.
• Plan and undertake research and development of conventual and rapid detection techniques and characterisation of viral pathogens.
• Analyse data generated through Sanger and High throughput sequencing (molecular data analysis).
• Manage research projects and allocated resources.
• Actively sources new national research opportunities and funding.
• Contribute to diagnostic and advisory services.

Requirements

• MSc in Microbiology, Plant Virology, Plant Pathology, or related disciplines.
• Three years’ relevant research experience in plant virology related activities (traditional and advanced techniques).
• Experience in general plant virology, molecular biology and bioinformatic analysis will be an added advantage.
• Experience in disease diagnosis and pathogen characterization will be an added advantage.
• Authored or co-authored of peer-reviewed publications relevant to the position will be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills, with an ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
• A valid driver’s license.