Senior Researcher Agronomy

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

Job summary

A leading agricultural research organization in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Researcher to coordinate and manage research projects, including project planning, finances, and human resources. You will engage in research development and collaboration, working with various stakeholders and institutions to enhance capacity in agricultural research. This position is integral to supporting innovative research and strategic partnerships in the field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage research projects, including planning and initiation.
• Support equipment and research materials procurement.
• Oversee project finances and human resources.

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.