MSc STUDENT - PLANT GENOMICS

Agricultural Research Council; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job description

Responsibilities

• Contribute knowledge towards the research project objectives.


• Disseminate technology through peer-reviewed scientific articles.


• Provide research support, diagnostics, and other project services.


• Provide verbal/written reports on work activities and results to supervisor(s).


• Optimize laboratory equipment and processing systems.


• Maintain genetic material for conservation purposes (seed collection and maintenance).


• Assist in sample/data collection (soil, plants and seeds), preparation and data analysis.


• Liaise with growers, industry technical officers, national and provincial government.


• Conducts regular crop cultivation and management in the field and in the controlled environments.