Researcher in Vitro Propagation

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

Job summary

A leading agricultural research organization based in Pretoria is seeking an experienced individual to manage projects related to research and innovation. Responsibilities include strategic planning, budget management, collaboration with institutional partners, and income generation through research proposals. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in project management, capacity development, and analytical chemistry services. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and coordination.
• Strong skills in research and development.
• Ability to secure funding through proposal writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage project planning, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting.
• Develop and validate new methods for services.
• Supervise and mentor students and staff.

Job description

Project Management & Coordination

• Planning, budgeting, monitoring, evaluation, reporting.
• Equipment and Consumables.
• Human Resources.
• Finances.
• Risk Management and Mitigation.

Research, Development, and Innovation

• Invention.
• Translation.
• Commercialization.
• Adoption and Use.

Research Collaboration

• Strategic Research partnerships / networks.
• Intra-Inter Institutional Collaboration.
• National Collaboration.

Human Capacity Development

• Supervision/ co-supervision of students.
• Mentoring staff and students.
• Training staff and students to develop skills in analytical chemistry.
• Self-development.

Income generation

The Researcher Is Responsible For Generating Income By

• Writing research proposals and securing funding.
• Developing and validating new methods for providing additional services.
• Offering analytical services to clients (internal and external) through analysis of samples using advanced analytical equipment.