Senior Researcher

Agricultural Research Council; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in South Africa is seeking a Senior Researcher to coordinate research projects across the Institute. Responsibilities include managing project planning, finances, and human resources, as well as facilitating strategic research collaborations. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management and a strong ability to build partnerships. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to impactful research and innovation efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordination and management of research projects.
• Strong skills in project planning, risk management, and evaluation.
• Ability to foster collaboration and partnerships in research.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage research projects across the Institute.
• Support human capacity development including project staff and students.
• Facilitate strategic research collaboration and partnerships.

Job description

Project Management & Coordination

The Senior Researcher is responsible for the coordination and supports the management of Research Projects across the Institute; these include supporting and coordination of the following aspects of the projects.

• Project 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 Senior Researcher is responsible for the coordination and supports the management of Research, development, and innovation, these include the supporting and coordination of the following Research aspects.

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

Research Collaboration

The Senior Researcher is responsible for the coordination and supports the management of strategic research collaboration and collaboration opportunities; these include the supporting and coordination of.

• Strategic Research partnerships / networks / collaborators.
• Intra-Inter Institutional Collaboration & Partnerships.

Human Capacity Building

The Senior Researcher is responsible for coordination and supports the management of Human Capacity Development that includes support of.

• Project staff and students.
• Self.