Description

• Project Management & Coordination: The Researcher is responsible for conducting research projects on plant tissue culture method development and optimization, and in vitro propagation techniques (such as somatic embryogenesis, meristem culture, etc.) for mass propagation, in vitro breeding, and virus elimination across the Institute. These include the following aspects of the projects; Research planning and initiation, Equipment and Research Materials , Project Human Resources , Project Finances, Risk Management and Mitigation, Monitoring, Evaluation, reporting and project close out.
• Research development and Innovation: The Researcher is responsible for conducting research, development and supporting innovation. These include supporting the following research aspects: Invention, Translation, Commercialization, Adoption and Use
• Research Collaboration: The Researcher is responsible for supporting strategic research collaboration and collaboration opportunities. These include strategic research partnerships, networks and collaborators, intra-inter institutional collaboration and partnerships.

Requirements

• PhD in Plant Physiology, Plant Biotechnology, Plant Production, Botany, Horticulture, or closely related fields.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in plant tissue culture –related research and 3 relevant peer reviewed publications.
• Demonstrable experience in plant tissue culture method development and validation.
• Demonstrable experience in project management, postgraduate student supervision or mentoring.
• Agricultural research knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrable experience in external income generation related to economic plants (including essential oil and industrial plants) propagation and cultivation R&D is an added advantage.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Computer literacy.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage.