Research Team Manager- Biosystematics(Roodeplaat) needed at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Responsible for strategic planning, drafting of business plan and reporting on progress to Institute, ARC corporate and funders.
• Ensure effective technology transfer of Division outputs through scientific and popular publications, lectures, seminars and congresses.
• Leadership on project management and coordination of resources.
• Ensure focus of projects are in line with ARC goals and strategic imperatives as well as needs and requirements of the funders.
• Driving the writing of research proposals and income generation.
• Resource management – guidance and financial control of project budget planning and utilization.
• Team management including planning, recruitment, appointment, utilization, training, motivation, and performance evaluation of personnel in the Division
• Planning and coordinating the infrastructure requirements, maintenance, and capital needs of the team to enable effective execution of the research plan.
• Identification of shortcomings in existing equipment and infrastructure, and development of solutions.
• Technology transfer – planning, training and guidance of team members in effective technology transfer
• Reporting to the external funders annually and screening of all manuscripts and related information and publications
• Scientific and innovation status – meet requirements of scientific publication (contribution of at least 2 articles per year).

Requirements

• A PhD in Biosystematics/ Botany, and related fields including Systematic Biology/ Taxonomy/ Evolutionary Biology/ Ecology/ Genetics
• Eight to ten years post qualification experience in the field of crop or plant protection, biotechnology, genetics, entomology, nematology, acarology, mycology, biosystematics, collections management, plant pathology and related fields.
• Management of multi-disciplinary, crosscutting, and multidimensional research projects (initiation, planning and execution)
• Proven experience in project, financial and personnel management
• Proven experience in networking with national and international clients and stakeholders to maintain scientific collaborations
• Valid driver’s license
• SACNASP registration and/or NRF rating is recommended.
• Record of relevant scientific publications in specialized field
• Track record of obtaining research funding
• Valid Code B & EB driver’s license.