RESEARCHER - ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY X2

Agricultural Research Council; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A research organization in Pretoria seeks a Researcher responsible for managing and coordinating research projects, supporting innovation, and generating income through proposals. The ideal candidate has strong analytical chemistry skills and experience in project management. This role emphasizes collaboration and mentoring, offering a chance to make a significant impact in the agricultural research field.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and coordinating research projects.
• Strong background in analytical chemistry and method development.
• Ability to supervise and mentor students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate research projects effectively.
• Conduct and support innovative research and development.
• Establish and support research collaborations.
• Develop human capacity through training and mentoring.
• Generate income through proposals and analytical services.

Skills

Project management

Research methodology

Analytical chemistry

Collaboration skills

Proposal writing

Job description

Project Management & Coordination

The Researcher is responsible for management, coordination and delivery of research projects; these include aspects of:

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

Research, Development, and Innovation

The Researcher is responsible for conducting research, development and supporting innovation, these include:

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

Research Collaboration

The Researcher is responsible for supporting and establishing strategic research collaboration and identifying collaboration opportunities; these include:

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

Human Capacity Development

The Researcher is responsible for supporting Human Capacity Development that includes:

• 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.