Researcher: Biotechnology (Nelspruit) needed at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Initiate/manage research on molecular markers in tropical and subtropical fruit trees.
• Write publications/present research outcomes of relevance to subtropical fruit growers, industries and the scientific community.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to research technicians, assistants and students.
• Develop tools for molecular breeding and marker assisted selection in fruit trees.
• Liaise with growers, industry technical officers and national and provincial government.

Requirements

• PhD in Plant Biotechnology/Molecular Biology.
• Relevant experience of 3 years in a scientific research environment studying molecular markers in plants.
• In depth knowledge of Plant Biotechnology/Plant Molecular Biology with a particular emphasis on molecular marker technologies.
• Proven record of at least 3 scientific publications and presentations at scientific conferences and symposia.
• Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage.
• Proven history of collaboration at national level.
• Proven history of mentoring and supervising/co-supervising researchers and students.
• Proven history of strategic and operational planning skills and expertise. 
• Proficiency in MS office suite.
• Code EB driver’s license.