Senior Plant Breeding Researcher & Innovation Lead

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

Job summary

A leading agricultural research institution is seeking a Specialist Researcher in Plant Breeding in Pretoria. This role involves strategic planning and scientific leadership within multidisciplinary teams focused on seed, fruit, and vegetable crops. Responsibilities include managing technology transfer initiatives and developing human capacity through mentoring. Candidates should possess mid-senior level expertise in research and development. This position offers a full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• Mid-senior level expertise in research and development
• Strong leadership skills for multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in technology transfer initiatives

Responsibilities

• Manage technology transfer initiatives
• Develop human capacity through mentoring
• Provide strategic planning in plant breeding

Job description

A leading agricultural research institution in Pretoria seeks a Specialist Researcher in Plant Breeding.

This role involves strategic planning and providing scientific leadership within multidisciplinary teams focused on seed, fruit, and vegetable crops.

Responsibilities include managing technology transfer initiatives and developing human capacity through mentoring.

The position offers a full-time commitment and requires mid-senior level expertise in research and development.